365 Days, 280 Sunsets: Reflections on the Bible in a Year
They call it a "Bible in a Year" journey, but as I’ve learned over the last several months, faith doesn't always follow a standard calendar. I recently hit play on the final session of the podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins. Looking back at my progress, I realized I finished all 365 sessions in about 280 days.
The Math of Faith
I did a lot of my reading at night, and on weekends I often found the space to complete more than one day's worth at a time. It made me think of something Fr. Mike says often: It might take you 365 days, it might take you less, or it might take you much more. The timeframe isn't the point. The point is that every single time you hit that "play" button, you are adding another number towards the goal of completing the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Whether you do one session or four, you are moving forward.
The Lesson of Perseverance
This journey taught me that perseverance isn't always a steady, identical crawl every day. Sometimes it’s a burst of energy on a rainy Saturday; other times, it’s a tired late-night session when you just want to go to sleep but decide to give ten minutes to God instead.
By immersing myself so deeply—often doubling up—the "Big Picture" of salvation history became so much clearer. You start to see the threads of faith connecting the ancient stories to our lives today. It taught me that when you are hungry for something meaningful, you find the time.
Keep Hitting Play
If you’ve felt a nudge to start a big project or deepen your faith, don’t get hung up on the "Year" part of the title. Just focus on hitting play. Each time you do, you’re one step closer to the finish line.
If you want to start your own journey (at your own pace!), You can find the podcast here:
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