23 responses to “Sunday Twitter Challenge”

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   Christine Smith August 22nd, 2009 at 23:42

   I’m officially taking Sunday off from Twitter, email and all distractions that pull me away from God. I’m going to have my Large Print Life Application Bible to sustain me and nourish me. I’ll read Max Lucado’s book Fearless and I’ll spend time with my husband and kids.

   I’ll be back Monday to see my friends in Twitterville!!

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   Ann Dunagan August 22nd, 2009 at 23:46

   ok, I accept the challenge, especially since I was already feeling the Lord tugging me in that direction. I’m new on Twitter (just a few weeks – I thought I’d try it for a month and see if it was beneficial – so it’s been a bit of a time-element in this learning-curve season). I’ll look forward to my Sabbath rest tomorrow. Thanks for the encouragement. I’ll come back Monday to report.

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   Lily August 22nd, 2009 at 23:59

   What a great idea. I will try super super super hard tomorrow. I’m already going to push myself to get to church tomorrow morning- I haven’t been for several weeks due to chronic insomnia and severe anxiety. We can do this, though!

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   Helen Price August 23rd, 2009 at 00:03

   Hey Richard, I think the idea is great, however, what about those of us who tweet encouragments 2 others, not all day, but whenever prompted by the Lord? On the hours that those who accept your challenge back away there are ones who still need the light of God’s word in their lives. I notice that most of the people who follow me are ones that I do not follow, because some seem to be porn sites, but they still look forward to recieving that word. I might take you up at a later time when you challenge again, but for now when prompted I will tweet the word. btw I am kinda new to all of this, so you all may know much better than I.

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   Christine Smith August 23rd, 2009 at 00:08

   Pastors will need to take a different day of rest. Work 6, take one day of rest- it’s in the Bible.
   This will be a sign between me & U for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the LORD, who makes you holy. Exodus 31:13
   Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Exodus 20:8 (Is Twitter Holy?)
   Six days you are to gather it, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, there will not be any. (Twitter?) Exodus 16:26

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   Gina August 23rd, 2009 at 00:09

   Yes! and Facebook too.
   Actually…anything computer & tv =)

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   Richard August 23rd, 2009 at 00:17

   Excellent point, Gina, no Facebook. Great point Christine, pastors will need to do Mondays.

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   Richard August 23rd, 2009 at 00:18

   Lily, you will appreciate Twitter more if you take a break.

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   Angie August 23rd, 2009 at 00:24

   I am on twitter daily so I will take Sunday off and spend time in prayer and God’s word instead on twitter.

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    gideon August 23rd, 2009 at 00:58

    I will take the Sunday challenge, I will not go on twitter at all. I will spend the time praying and reading the word with my family!

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    Theresa August 23rd, 2009 at 01:11

    I am joining the Twitter Sunday Challenge! It will be great! I have been fasting from electronics most evenings lately. This all day Sunday thing will be fun. It will remind me that I won’t die if I don’t know what is going on in everybodies lives for 1 day!

    I will pray and relax. I do have to get on the computer though…I have to do LivePrayer in the evening!!

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    Beth August 23rd, 2009 at 01:33

    I am officially joining the Twitter Sunday Challenge. In the spirit of the challenge, my husband and I have agreed to keep the computer entirely off to avoid any temptations to tweet or waste time on other sites (like Facebook, email, blogging, anything Google, anything that could be rationalized as useful…) while avoiding Twitter. We intend to enjoy the time with our little ones and spend some extra time reading our Bibles and discussing biblical concepts once they’re asleep.

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    Richard August 23rd, 2009 at 12:46

    Thanks to all and may God uses this time. Helen, however God leads is okay with this group.

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    Christine Smith August 24th, 2009 at 14:50

    For the second weekend in a row, I locked up my computer Sat. night and did not unlock it until Monday morning. Admittedly, it was refreshing and I was re-energized after an enjoyable day with my family. For me it felt like a “food fast” expect my nourishment was coming from Twitter. On this day of fasting, each time I had a Twitter thought,, I changed it to a God thought and spent time in conversation with him. I realize that I’ve been working 7 days a week since I was 16 years old and got my first job in retail. After 10 years working every Sunday at Macys, I then sold real estate for 15 years and worked every Sunday. Today I still continue this habit when I’m on the computer 7 days a week and never enjoy a day off. God revealed this to me and helped me understand that rest is not laziness. I am thankful for my day of rest.

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    Richard August 24th, 2009 at 15:00

    My time off Twitter was spent in not one but two church services, a normal service and a Sunday evening “missions” service. I spent a lot of time with my eyes closed listening for God. I spent more time with Laurie (MrsMC) and my daughter Samantha.

    The most memorable event of the day happened after Sam got angry with me and then later apologized and explained that she felt her own irresponsibility was causing her to fail at a number of things and that’s what she was expressing in her anger. I assured her that I loved her and understood and that she was special for having the ability to analyze herself so deeply. It was a great Twitter Fast moment.

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    Ann Dunagan August 24th, 2009 at 15:14

    Didn’t turn on the computer – all Sunday – no twitter, facebook, email check, web work, or ministry updates. Spent the day in worship & prayer, two church services, reading a book outloud to the kids, reading a devotional, & resting. Thanks for the encouragement.

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    Laurie August 28th, 2009 at 20:31

    I’m in. After church mcProdigal will help me paint the kitchen!!!

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    Libby Baker Sweiger August 28th, 2009 at 22:05

    I am definitely signed up for this Sunday! My husband is delighted with the idea. I will report back how it goes. It won’t be easy, I am supposed to be hearing from a potential client in Australia any minute…but will stay off! And report back.

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    Richard August 30th, 2009 at 16:57

    I’ve been helping paint the kitchen. Woohoo!

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    Solly M October 27th, 2010 at 11:54

    One of my friends recently said “IF Facebook and Twitter were there during Christ’s time, He definitely could/would have used them”.

    I totally agree with that statement.

    However, if one use twitter for God, e.g. @ViralBible, @SollyM (myself – tweet biblical verses), etc. why not spread the Word? Otherwise I take your challenge.

    Another thing is the Adventists. I am an Adventist and adhere to Saturday as a holy day. Just a thought.

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    NajiramLee June 6th, 2011 at 06:27

    hmmn… this seems to be a tough challenge… but I think I’m up for it. {{giggles}} I’m a bit excited for this one… It seemed like this one was an old challenge but I want to try anyways.