Around the Word in 80 Days

A Volunteer-Led Community Bible Reading

JOIN TOGETHER WITH PEOPLE FROM ALL ACROSS THE WORLD

Our God paved a way for us, left His Word for us, and deposits His Spirit in us through Salvation in Jesus, to show us HIS way (in sickness and in health). He didn’t leave us to go at this alone. His design comes together very clearly in His Word, the totality of His Word…not just verses of the day.

2 Timothy 3:16-17: All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man [or woman] of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work.

Have you ever wanted to read the Bible with others in community? Around the Word in 80 Days is simply a non-denominational, volunteer, community-led Bible Reading for one hour every night from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21. It began as a HealingStrong initiative during a time when churches had shut down and the world seemed chaotic. Instead of fretting over what was happening, Around the Word in 80 Days began with a small HealingStrong group reading every night for 1 hour through the Bible in 80 days.

These readings have continued consecutively since August 1, 2020 as part of the HealingStrong community. The readings have joined people together from all across the world, reading, listening, encouraging, praying, and supporting each other. The community continues today. ALL are welcome.

Below is a wonderful video testimony from our Around the Word in 80 Days group leader, Monica Hoppe, who shares her testimony of how faith led her to lead this group, and now it is an important part of her personal healing protocol.

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Community representing countries in the United States, Canada, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Equador, Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom, Italy, Philippines, and India

"Until I come, give your time and effort to the public reading of the Scriptures and to preaching and teaching."
- Timothy 4:13

We hope and pray Around the Word in 80 Days will lead others to read the entire Bible together, outloud, in a period of time that encourages a better understanding of how it all fits together for His glory and His purposes. The scriptures are His Word and it is Truth.

For more information or to contact the organizers, please go to: healingstrong.org or email help@healingstrong.org

HealingStrong has done so much good for so many people throughout the U.S. and the world. Now influencing so many to read the Bible together with people from all walks of life is another act of love!

Bill

This is truly amazing! Thank you so much for your obedience to the Lord's calling. So many blessings have come from these last 80 days. He has been glorified and His Word has been spoken!

Lynne

Thank you for making this event possible. It was an answer to a prayer! I wanted to know God more and by reading and listening to His word, I do! What an AWESOME God we love and serve!

Leesa

I have experienced forgiveness in my heart for people in my past who have hurt me deeply. Reading God's Word outloud is something I will continue to do on my own now because of the power of healing I have seen in my own heart.

Diane

Reading through the Bible this way, outloud, with newfound friends everyday has changed my life.

Lisa

This reading opportunity has brought me so much peace during a time of great uncertainty. I came to love my adoptive father in a way I have never experienced before. The insecurities and unforgiveness I had carried for decades fell away.

Suzy

I have read the Bible before, but this was so awesome to hear it outloud. It was wonderful to hear the different languages, versions, and I feel like I made a strong connection with so many. Reading outloud with my daughter was so powerful.

Gayle

I told a spiritual mentor of mine, I wish someone would have put a Bible in my hand a long time ago. This has changed my life.

Carol

Thanks for inviting me to be a Bible reader. Your invitation brought me back to high school where I had been hurt deeply by a teacher who made fun of my reading. I had not thought of this in years but God was speaking through your invitation to read His Word out loud, that it was time to give this memory to Him, not to accept the rejection anymore but to forgive and let go. I believe that He who began a good work in me will carry it out to completion. This has helped me so much.

Sandy

What this did for me because 2020 has been a real interesting year is give me a sense of peace. I don't get upset over alot of things. There is a calmness that I have now. The Word just calms us down.

Mary Ann

The days I got to read, God had a Word for me every time I did it. It's almost like when I would sign on, I would wonder what He is going to say to me today? Such an awesome feeling knowing that the God of the universe has a special Word for each of us.

Cheryl

This is God's Work. I had just been encouraged to read the Bible outloud. My friend, Sue, and I started the first night and I can't even explain the transformation for me personally. I have wanted to do this my entire life. I feel like a completely changed person because of this. There are no coincidences in this life and I now feel like I am a part of the most amazing group of people.

B.J.

I would have not in a million years. The prompting by another to take advantage of reading the Bible outloud just before this invitation by HealingStrong made clear it was the time. It has been an incredible experience. The final night of reading included an incredible song in scriptures "And I Saw a New Heaven" and as a singer, it was so beautiful to read the Words out of scripture the song I have sung before. AND..during this time, I was able to make 6 prayer shawls for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in Myrtle Beach.

Sue

This has been such a blessing for me. It has been an interesting couple of years and have felt a lack of community in my life. This reading has helped me find a connection during a time I needed it with people I have never met before in person. It has just been a real big blessing in my life. Thank you.

Krista

I'm going to miss my time with the Lord together. It's been a long 80 days, but very short. I am on a cancer journey and having the scripture read everyday has been a blessing.

Toni

This has been so filling for me because I became a born again Christian last December. Soon after, we got locked down and I haven't been able to connect with people. When this started in summer, it was so nice for me and just what I needed. I've cried alot after because I'm not sure what I am going to do next. It's taught me to read the word aloud. I am inspired to contact my own friends and see if they would like to read outloud together.

Maileen

I was sick and going through radiation during this Around the Word in 80 Days. I have stage 4 cancer and all I found that every night when I came on, I was able to listen, pray, and focus on God. ....Every night I was lifted in prayer by this group during a trying time my Dad was passing... I was able to make it through my Dad's passing and I was on this call during his passing. I cannot tell you what this group has meant to me all along. Reading the Word together has spoken to me about purpose, prayer and support. Thank you.

Carol R.R., New York

This is the best part of my day every single day that we get to come together. I am so thankful and privileged to be able to do this everyday. I hate we had a pandemic, but this has been the silver lining to this for me.

Lisa S., Georgia

Anytime we get ready to do something with the Lord, the enemy likes to step in. During my week to host the Around the Word, I got C0VlD. I was very sick but this group prayed for me and within days, I was back up and in the fight. The body of Chris is the only ones to change what is going on. The Angels harken to the Word of God and from day 1 of my hosting to the last day, I was healed. The Word of God is healing.

Mary Ann J., Georgia

Thank you for this beautiful mission. When I was first asked to participate, I was just recovering from surgery. ... I wasn't sure i would be able to take part. During my recovery, I was asking God to please help me be closer to you. I had never read through the Bible and have always wanted to. When I learned that this effort would help me do so in a short period of time. It has opened my eyes, touched me in so many ways and helped me want to go deeper in my growth in the Word and prayer. We are all running a race that must be run, and I feel like we are on a team again.

Maria L., new York

This time, as we read through it, I could really feel the Holy Spirit so powerful each week. It was so incredible. It has helped me to recognize that I need to forgive and really love my brother who I have had such trouble with over the years. By reading the Word, it has helped me see I need to apply it to my life.

Sue T., United Kingdom

"I am so grateful....my friend and neighbor shared with me Around the Word in 80 Days because I needed refreshing because of my caregiving season that I am in. On Day 8, I joined for the firstt time and I was overcome with peace. I never imagined that reading the Bible from beginning to end would have such an impact on me. I had never read the Bible from beginning to end, but have studied the Bible for many years. In this condensed 80 day format, I have been able to connect the dots. It all fits together and finally makes sense. So much more has happened....there is a shared energy between all of us on the call and I can't explain it. Simply sharing God's Word provides peace and healing. The people on the calls are the most extraordinary people I have ever met. Their strength is unparalleled. I have witnessed so many people's soul be set free testimony after testimony. I realized how important it is to continue to pray without fail. I am encouraged most of all by everyone's continued praise of God during the storm in their lives...NO. MATTER. WHAT. ....My participation in Around the Word has been a blessing beyond measure. I tell everyone IT IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE IN MY LIFE. GOD IS MAKING HIS PRESENCE KNOWN."

Madeline B., New York

My Mom has cancer and when she joined a different group for support, she found that it wasn't helpful because when my Mom posted something about God, they took her post down and forbid her to talk about her faith. My Mom needed someone to connect with that could help her in her cancer journey. Around the Word in 80 Days has been such an encourager to me and my family. I love joining it day by day.

Jada,New York

When my Mom first joined HealingStrong, she was going through alot when she was diagnosed with cancer. I never imagined Mom would get cancer. Other groups were not a good fit because her faith offended them. When she found HealingStrong she was encouraged, then she asked the rest of us to join Around the Word in 80 Days. It was during my tv time and I wasn't real excited at first...but, now it has become such an important part of our night. The people behind the testimonies on the calls have become my role models. I'm so glad for Around the Word in 80 Days.

Alayna, New York

This group helps you to enjoy the Bible. Actually reading it together helps me to analyze the Bible now and helps me to understand it better. God is there. God is good. He's got us. I'm so glad for this group.

Kia, New York

HealingStrong helped me enjoy reading the Bible!

Isaiah

Reading the word in community every day is awesome. I look forward to it each day. I love to read the word, but reading it alone isn't the same as reading in community. Praise God for a community that bathes in God's word together.

Sara Lyn, Texas

Around the Word in 80 Days has been an anchor for my faith, and food for my spirit. Being a part of this community has given me faith on days when I felt I had no faith at all. I thank God for all, for each of your testimonies and current endurance and consistency through each of your own battles and hardships. Thank you for welcoming me and thank you for showing me the closest thing to heaven here on earth. It has changed my life.

Ryan G., North Carolina

So grateful for this community, for the welcome and the prayers, and the many opportunities to read! I'm so richly blessed and humbled to be with you all. I can't wait to be back together again for the next one starting soon!

Hema K., India

I am truly blessed to have fellowship with you all.

Vida D., Philippines