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She Didn’t Even Want the Book!
“If I had to leave all my stuff behind and take only two items,
I would grab my Bible and The John 7:17 Challenge.”
- Barb Schaetzle (02-16-2025)
Barb Schaetzle was given a copy of the original John 7:17 Challenge by a friend. She didn’t want to read it, but she also didn’t want to be rude, so she put it on her bookshelf, where it collected dust for a few years.
And then one day…now in her 70’s, she was led to pick up the book. It impacted her life so much that in 2024, she purchased 20 additional copies of the book to give away to those the Lord would lead, including her pastor!
After her third time through the Challenge, she sent us the lovely handwritten testimonial below. Then, in April of 2026, we reached out to Barb to send her a copy of the new updated 10th Anniversary printed edition.
Barb replied saying, “Thank you so much!!!! What a treasure!!!!! I’ve been thinking about going through the book again, for the FIFTH time. I will now wait for my precious gift to arrive. Can’t wait. Also my Amish friend is so glad I gave her one of your books a few months ago. She sent me a text thanking me. It is making a huge difference in her life!”
“If theJohn 7:17 Challenge were available fifty years ago, when I was wonderously saved and born again, I would not have made as many mistakes as I have, or believed the wrong teachings of well-meaning godly ministers. Because of these beliefs and my own misinterpretations of Scripture, I almost threw Michael’s book in the trash a few times. I could not argue with the many Scripture passages Michael uses to support his writing. On my third trip through his 90-day study, my daily walk with Jesus has been revolutionized and my wrong thinking has been corrected. If I had to leave all my stuff behind and take only two items, I would grab my Bible and The John 7:17Challenge.” - Barb Schaetzle (02-16-2025)
He Pulled the Trigger!
When people first saw this picture of Kim John Curtis holding a .357 Magnum in front of my book, some were confused and others were offended. They had no idea of the incredible story behind this picture!
Join the 90-Day Discipleship Journey that takes you from "Easy Believism" to the True, Life-Changing Power of Jesus Christ.
Written in the fire of homelessness and total loss, The John 7:17 Challenge isn’t just another devotional—it is a tested roadmap for the desperate soul. Author Michael Chriswell lost his business, his reputation, and his home after a full surrender to Christ, only to find a treasure he didn’t know existed: the manifest presence of God.
What You Will Discover: Most modern Christianity settles for a "counterfeit" faith that lacks power. This 10th Anniversary Edition guides you through the top 90 actionable teachings of Christ, helping you:
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Understand Suffering as a gateway to deeper fruitfulness and blessing.
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