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By: The "What If" Challenge

The "What If" Challenge — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:14:11 +0000

[...] Bonnie challenged readers last week to identify what has been holding them back from growing their relationship with God, follow through on one, and see what happens. It was providentially-timed for me. I’ve been teetering over the edge of a few big steps for months, maybe longer, not moving forward but unable to change direction either. At exactly the time that this internal battle came to a tipping point, she wrote about spiritual tipping points. [...]

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By: Practicing Second Fiddle

Practicing Second Fiddle — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:06:20 +0000

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So Long. Good-bye. Farewell. « Sandra Heska King — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:44:46 +0000

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By: What If? « Melody's Musings…

What If? « Melody's Musings… — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:54:36 +0000

[...] Leave a Comment A week or so ago, a fellow blogger in the A to Z challenge blogged about the “What If” challenge. The idea intrigued me… I bookmarked the page… today I came across this web page. And [...]

By: Grant Jenkins

Grant Jenkins — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:35:52 +0000

Well, I obviously missed the "challenge", but I've been living out the "what ifs" in my life over the past few months. Reading this tonight really encourages me to keep pursuing them. .-= Grant Jenkins´s last blog ..Rebuild In Progress… =-.

By: Chris Weigand

Chris Weigand — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:13:02 +0000

What if…
http://www.faithbarista.com/2010/04/take-the-what-if-challenge/

When I took this challenge last week I figured it would be easy. I should have known better. One of the reasons it has taken me so long to write my follow up post is because when it came to doing the follow up on my 5 what ifs it wasn’t so easy and I didn’t do so well.

So now I’ll report on my progress:

1. What if I make love to my husband? Didn’t happen, I had the best of intentions all week, but when crunch time came I didn’t do it.

2. What if I really rewrite Twelve Pillars? I did look at it and started on the second chapter, but I just did some editing and not any major rewriting. It seems I picked a chapter that didn’t need much rewriting. So I guess I have to go back to chapter one, since my beginning is weak and then move on from there.

3. What if i started that couples Bible study with Al? (He is my husband). We did do that. On Wednesday night we went to bed early and did the first chapter. We talked and communicated our feelings and actually did not get angry or fight. Now we’ll have to see what happens with chapter two.

4. What if I really stuck to and committed to a diet and exercise plan for a week? Another one of my didn’t happens. I did go to the gym twice this week and ride the exercycle for 30 minutes, but the dieting went out the window. However I have to keep moving forward and plan on going at it again next week. God grant me the strength I need to follow through with this one. I know I need to lose the weight for so many reasons and I have admittted that I am f…..a…….t (wow that’s even hard to type), so how do I move on to the next step where do I find the motivation and the stick-to-itness I need. I keep telling my daughter she needs to find it within herself with God as her help. How do I take my own advice?

5. What if I really let go and let God? You should be able to tell from my previous answers that this wasn’t very successful either, because if I had let go and let God I would have had more successes this past week. Sometimes I do and I have seen the results, but it is so hard to let go of all the stress and worries and let God handle it. I’m not sure I know completely how to do that.

So that is the result of my What if challenge. Maybe I will keep them where I can see them and continue to work towards them coming to fruition.

Bonnie thanks for the challenge.
.-= Chris Weigand´s last blog ..S is for Savor God’s goodnes =-.

By: Carol H.

Carol H. — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:54:30 +0000

Whoa. Some of these could be mine (big time). I’ve added a couple more:
1. What if I accepted my health limitations?
2. What if I didn’t try to do-it-all?
3. What if I lived in faith that God will take care of things (in his way)?
4. What if I didn’t get stopped so easily?
5. What if I didn’t procrastinate?
.-= Carol H.´s last blog ..Saul: The Before Snapshot =-.

By: Julie Benner

Julie Benner — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:21:04 +0000

Hey, Bonnie, mistimed the challenge. I have taken on one of my what ifs, but forgot to blog about it to connect with your blog. I am very impressed with your own challenge: the film about your life and the choice you have made to follow your own path according to your Heavenly Father's will. I have been voting for you, and I hope you win. Keep it up! .-= Julie Benner´s last blog .."Consumed With The Person Of God" part 2 =-.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:38:20 +0000

What if I started writing again (and I don’t just mean on my blog)?
What if I went to the church on my street every Sunday instead of waiting to go to my grandparents church on the rare weekends I visit them?

Only two questions, because they’re really big things to me.
.-= Kristine´s last blog ..Training =-.