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Boundless Summer Challenge

Twenty-odd daily tasks from the Boundless Summer Challenge, which I took on in 2010 and again in 2011: prayer, friendship, forgiveness and family, written up as I went.

23 parts

Start at part 1

  1. 01 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 1 Last summer I took part in the first Boundless Summer Challenge. This July it's back, with a new task roughly every day focused on relationships. I'll be tracking my progress here and on Facebook. Jul 2, 2011
  2. 02 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 2 My relationship with God is everything to me. But sometimes I try to relate to his infinite character in far too small a package. Jul 5, 2011
  3. 03 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 3 All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. That sets the tone for much of our relationship with God, but there's still good news… Jul 6, 2011
  4. 04 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 4 Today I'm turning off the TV and instead spending what time I would have spent "zoning out" in prayer. Jul 7, 2011
  5. 05 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 5 In my quiet time with God, I'm reminded over and again how much He loves me despite all the wrong I've done. Jul 10, 2011
  6. 06 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 6 Friendships are important; it's vital to be intentional about cultivating godly relationships. Jul 11, 2011
  7. 07 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 7 I love my parents, but I don't often let them know just how much I appreciate all they have done and continue to do. Jul 12, 2011
  8. 08 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 8 How intentional are you when it comes to investing in your friends? I know I could be better at it … Jul 13, 2011
  9. 09 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 9 Task 9 of the Boundless Summer Challenge: a random act of kindness. I surprised my family with dinner out for no reason at all. They kept asking what the occasion was. Jul 21, 2010
  10. 10 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 9 Forgiveness is difficult, both to give and ask for. But it's vital for us to grow as individuals and build relationships with one another. Jul 14, 2011
  11. 11 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 10 Spending time with a friend can be as beneficial as it can be challenging. Jul 17, 2011
  12. 12 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 11 It's time to grow in healthy involvement with your local church. How plugged-in are you? Jul 18, 2011
  13. 13 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 12 It's time to get involved in your local community! Jul 19, 2011
  14. 14 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 13 Take some time today to pray for those in your community. Jul 20, 2011
  15. 15 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 14 Take some time today to write a note of encouragement to someone sacrificing for your sake. Jul 21, 2011
  16. 16 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 15 Take some time to look around and observe those around you. Then go to church and meet with your pastor. Jul 24, 2011
  17. 17 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 15 – Part 2 Today I revisit part 2 of last week's challenge – going to church and connecting with the body of Christ. Jul 31, 2011
  18. 18 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 16 Take some time to reflect on past relationships before we move on to thinking about future relationships. Jul 25, 2011
  19. 19 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 17 I took a walk with a friend today. We had time to reflect on his marriage and relationship experiences. Then he gave me some advice, too. Jul 26, 2011
  20. 20 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 18 Today I embrace the power of prayer to pray boldly for my future wife. Jul 27, 2011
  21. 21 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 19 Take some time to encourage a few members of the opposite gender today. Sadly, it took me out of my comfort zone to do so… how about you? Jul 28, 2011
  22. 22 Boundless Summer Challenge – Task 20 The Boundless Summer Challenge comes to a close with a tricky memorization task and an essay. I learned a lot this year! Aug 8, 2011
  23. 23 Reflecting on the Boundless Summer Challenge Over the past month, I've participated in daily challenges sponsored by Boundless, a fantastic ministry for young adults. The challenges have helped me re-evaluate certain aspects of my life and reapply myself to certain standards and commitments to which I hold myself accountable. This essay is my reflection on the month-long challenge and a personal promise to continue challenging myself in the same way on a daily basis. Aug 9, 2011
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