Lisa’s Comments (group member since Dec 31, 2015)

Lisa’s comments from the VT Christian Reading Challenge group.

GAH!!! I start too many books at once!!! My goal is to finish a few I've started AND NOT START any new ones till that's done.

Currently reading -
1. Just starting so won't get done this month - I read nonfiction very slowly. Church history in plain language updated 4th edition by Bruce Shelley (3-Dec-2013) Paperback

2. Half way through - The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

3. Car audio book with my hubby so it depends on our windshield time - Across Five Aprils

4. Just barely started but got distracted by others so NEED to come back to - 11/22/63

5. Just came up on my Libby Audio so will be my car book for the rest of the month - The Final Empire

Lisa wrote: "My January TBR -
The Violin Conspiracy - FINISHED 1/20
Everyone's a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology
11/22/63

Finished :
To Kill a Mockingbird
Greenlights

My January TBR -
The Violin Conspiracy
Everyone's a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology
11/22/63

Finished :
To Kill a Mockingbird
Green Lights

Goal: #26 books
Progress: #13 books

Light Reader
✔A book about a current issue - Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age
✔A biography - River of the Gods: Genius, Courage and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile
✔ A classic novel - To Kill a Mockingbird
✔ A book about history - All the Light We Cannot See
✔ A book targeted at your gender - Everything is Figureoutable
✔ A book about theology - Everyone's a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology
✔A book with at least 400 pages - The River We Remember
_ A book your pastor recommends
✔A book about Christian living - The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine
✔ A book more than 100 years old - Far From the Madding Crowd
_ A book published in 2024
✔A book for children or teens - Tress of the Emerald Sea
✔A book of your choice. Greenlights

Avid Reader
_ A book of 100 pages or less
_ A book about church history
_ A book written by a Puritan
_ A book by or about a missionary
_ A book about Christian living
_ A commentary on a book of the Bible
_ A book about the Reformation
_ A book about theology
✔A book recommended by a family member - The Measure
_ A book with a great cover
_ A book on the current New York Times bestsellers list
✔A book of your choice - The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
_ A book that won a prize

Goal: #52 books
Progress: 5 books
☆ - reading
✔ - finished

Light Reader
☆ A book about Christian living - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
☆ _ A biography - Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon, wife of Charles H. Spurgeon
_ A classic novel - Little Women
_ A book someone tells you “changed my life” - The Light in Hidden Places
_ A commentary on a book of the Bible - Jude: Preserve The Truth
☆A book about theology - Everyone's a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology
_ A book with the word “gospel” in the title - God Is the Gospel: Meditations on God's Love as the Gift of Himself: Study Guide Developed by Desiring God
_ A book your pastor recommends - Church History in Plain Language
_ A book more than 100 years old - Alice in Wonderland
_ A book for children - The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden
✔A mystery or detective novel - Rock Paper Scissors
_ A book published in 2016 - Being There: How to Love Those Who Are Hurting
_ A book about a current issue - Glass House: Shattering the Myth of Evolution

Avid Reader
_ A book written by a Puritan - Mortification of Sin
_ A book recommended by a family member - Out of My Mind
_ A book by or about a missionary - The Life and Diary of David Brainerd
_ A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize - To Kill a Mockingbird
✔18. A book written by an Anglican - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
19. A book with at least 400 pages - Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
✔ 20. A book by C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien - The Hobbit
21. A book that has a fruit of the Sprit in the title - Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy
_ A book with a great cover - God on the Streets of Gotham: What the Big Screen Batman Can Teach Us about God and Ourselves
_ A book on the current New York Times bestsellers list - Where the Crawdads Sing
_ A book about church history - A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada
✔ A graphic novel - It's Not Hansel and Gretel
26. A book of poetry - Where the Sidewalk Ends

Committed Reader
27. A book from a theological position you disagree with -
28. A book by an author with initials in their name - The Fellowship of the Ring
29. A book that won a ECPA Christian book award - Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem
_ A book about worldview - Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its Cultural Captivity
_ A play by William Shakespeare - The Winter's Tale
32. A humorous book - As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride
✔33. A book based on a true story - The Diary of a Young Girl
34.A book written by Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice
_ A book by or about Martin Luther - Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World
36. A book with 100 pages or less - Killjoys: The Seven Deadly Sins
_ A book with a one-word title - Divine
_ A book about money or finance - The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving
_ A novel set in a country that is not your own - The End of Summer
_ A book about music - Beach Music
_ A memoir - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
_ A book about joy or happiness - Happiness
☆ 43. A book by a female author - The Time Traveler's Wife
44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse - A Thousand Shall Fall: The Electrifying Story of a Soldier and His Family Who Dared to Practice Their Faith in Hitler's Germany
45.A book you have started but never finished - 5:41
46. A self-improvement book - Shopping for Time: How to Do It All and Not Be Overwhelmed
47. A book by David McCullough - Brave Companions: Portraits in History
48. A book you own but have never read - Family Driven Faith: Doing What It Takes to Raise Sons and Daughters Who Walk With God
_ A book about abortion - Shades of Blue
_ A book targeted at the other gender - It's Good to Be a Man: A Handbook for Godly Masculinity
_ A book by speaker at a conference you have attended - Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds
_ A book written by someone of a different ethnicity than you - The Reason You Walk

I know.... A number of people commented on the Facebook page post- we will see if he responds

I was able to get a pdf of the challenge at this link by subscribing to VT newslette- challis had the link on his Facebook page in a comment under his 2022 books of the year post. https://visualtheology.ck.page/2023-r...

☑️Done reading
❤️Reading Now

Goal: #26 books
Progress: 2 books

The Light reader
❤️A book published in 2021 or 2022 Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
❤️A memoir or autobiography Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story
☑️A novel The Spice King
A book by a woman
❤️A book by a man- Beneath a Scarlet Sky
A book published prior to 2000
❤️A book with the word “gospel” in the title or subtitle - God Is the Gospel: Meditations on God's Love as the Gift of Himself: Study Guide Developed by Desiring God
A book with an image of a person on the cover
A book about a current social issue
A book for children or teens
A book about suffering
❤️A book about Christian living - Happiness
☑️ A book of your choice - Windigo Island

The Avid Reader
A book written by a Puritan
A book recommended by a family member
A book about current issue
A novel that won a prize
A book with more than one author
A book with at least 400 pages
A book by an author who was alive in the 1800s
A book that has a name in the title
A book on a bestseller list
A book about a book of the Bible
A book about theology
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice

The Committed Reader
A book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with
A book by someone you think you could be friends with
A book that won an award
A book about relationships
A book by Jane Austen or one of her contemporaries
A book of poetry
A book based on a true story
A book with a photograph on the cover
A softcover book
A book with 100 pages or less
A book with a two-word title
A devotional book
A novel set in a country that is not your own
A book about art or music
A book of Christian fiction
A book about something fun
A book by a female Christian author
A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
A book by a living author 70 or older
A self-improvement book
A book set during a war
A book you own but have never read
A book about euthanasia or abortion
A book about theology
A book about something interesting
A book of your choice

The Obsessed Reader
A book about something that fascinates you
A book about a historic figure or event
A book about public speaking
A book about animals OR geography
A book about sports OR art
A book about marriage OR friendship
A book about parenting OR retirement
A book about adoption/foster care OR singleness
A dystopian novel OR a book of comics
A detective novel OR a war novel
A book about theology OR psychology
A book about a Christian perspective on Islam
A you don't want to read but think you should
A book about business OR generosity
A book about science OR worldview
A book about sin OR revival
A book about the natural world
A book about the local church
A book that challenges your thinking on a topic
A book by a male conference speaker
A book by a woman conference speaker
A book about history
A book by your favorite author
A book you have read before
A book about love
A Christian novel
A book about theology
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice
An author’s debut book
A book about a leader
A book about the Bible
A book about a region, country, or city
A book set in a country not your own
A book you think your mom or dad would enjoy
A book by or about a missionary
A book written by a European author
A book about a non-controversial subject
A book about words or language
A book more than 100 years old
A book your pastor recommends
A book written by an author you’ve never read before
A book about something virtuous
A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
A book about spiritual disciplines
A book you have always wanted to read
A book about sports or an athlete
A book with a great cover
A biography, memoir, or autobiography
A book about theology
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice

Goal: #26 books
Progress: 2 books

The Light Reader

_ 1. A book published in 2020 or 2021
✔ 2. A memoir or autobiography Beggar's Daughter
_ 3. A classic novel
_ 4. A book by or about a pastor or a pastor's spouse
_ 5. A book about a book of the Bible
_ 6. A book published by Zondervan
✔ 7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle The Gospel Comes with a House Key
_ 8. A book with an image of a person on the cover
_ 9. A book about a current social issue
_ 10. A book for children or teens
_ 11. A book about theology
_ 12. A book about Christian living
_ 13. A book of your choice

The Avid Reader

_ 14. A book written by a Puritan
_ 15. A book recommended by a family member
_ 16. A book about social justice
_ 17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize
_ 18. A book with 2 or more authors
_ 19. A book with at least 400 pages
_ 20. A book by C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien
_ 21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title
_ 22. A book on the New York Times bestsellers list
_ 23. A book about prayer
_ 24. A book about theology
_ 25. A book about Christian living
_ 26. A book of your choice

The Committed Reader

_ 27. A book from the theological viewpoint you disagree with
_ 28. A book by someone whose ethnicity is different than yours
_ 29. A book that won an award
_ 30. A book about leadership
_ 31. A book by Charles Dickens or one of his contemporaries
_ 32. A book of poetry
_ 33. A book based on a true story
_ 34. A book with an illustration on the cover
_ 35. A hardcover book
_ 36. A book with 100 pages or less
_ 37. A book with a one-word title
_ 38. A devotional book (30 days or longer)
_ 39. A novel set in a country that is not your own
_ 40. A book about music
_ 41. A book of Christian fiction
_ 42. A book about joy or happiness
_ 43. A book by a female Christian author
_ 44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
_ 45. A book by an author 30 or younger
_ 46. A self-improvement book
_ 47. A book set during WWII
_ 48. A book you own but have never read
_ 49. A book about abortion
_ 50. A book about theology
_ 51. A book about Christian living
_ 52. A book of your choice

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. A book about philosophy or psychology
_ 54. A book of history or humor
_ 55. A book about public speaking or productivity
_ 56. A book about food or finances
_ 57. A book about sports or art
_ 58. A book about relationships or forgiveness
_ 59. A book about parenting or retirement
_ 60. A book about adoption/foster care or singleness
_ 61. A dystopian novel or a book of comics
_ 62. A mystery or detective novel or a book with magic
_ 63. A book about theology or sin
_ 64. A book about Christian living or atheism
_ 65. A book you don't want to read but think you should
_ 66. A book about business or poverty
_ 67. A book about science or astronomy or worldview
_ 68. A book about evangelism or revival
_ 69. A book about the natural world or climate change
_ 70. A book about church history
_ 71. A book that challenges your thinking on a divisive topic
_ 72. A book by a male conference speaker
_ 73. A book by a woman conference speaker
_ 74. A book about suffering
_ 75. A book by your favorite author
_ 76. A book you have read before
_ 77. A book about homosexuality or transgenderism
_ 78. A Christian novel
_ 79. A book about theology
_ 80. A book about Christian living
_ 81. A book of your choice
_ 82. An author's debut book
_ 83. A book about a world leader
_ 84. A book about the Bible
_ 85. A book about a country or city
_ 86. A book set in the Middle East
_ 87. A book from the MENSA reading list for grades 7-8
_ 88. A book by or about a martyr
_ 89. A book written by a European author
_ 90. A book about a controversial subject
_ 91. A book about language
_ 92. A book more than 100 years old
_ 93. A book your pastor recommends
_ 94. A book written by an African author
_ 95. A book about one of the seven heavenly virtues
_ 96. A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
_ 97. A book about spiritual disciplines
_ 98. A book you have always wanted to read
_ 99. A book about race and Christianity
_ 100. A book written in the 21st century
_ 101. A biography, memoir, or autobiography
_ 102. A book about theology
_ 103. A book about Christian living
_ 104. A book of your choice

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Goal: #52 books
Progress: 0 books

The Light Reader

_1. A book recommended by someone else - The Gospel Comes with a House Key
_2. A biography - Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness
_3. A Christian novel - The Great Alone
_4. A book about history - Letters to a Birmingham Jail: A Response to the Words and Dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
_5. A book targeted at your gender - The Personal History of Rachel DuPree
_6. A book about Christian living - Unclutter Your Life! How to Tame Your Mess, Calm Your Mind, Lighten your Load
_7. A book with at least 300 pages - Two Views on Women in Ministry
_8. A book about theology - Five Points: Towards a Deeper Experience of God's Grace
_9. A book from a "Best of 2019" list - Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
_10. A book more than 150 years old - Little Women
_11. A book on the ECPA bestsellers list - Overcomer
_12. A biography for children or teens - We'll Soon Be Home Again
_13. A book of your choice - Openness Unhindered: Further Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert on Sexual Identity and Union with Christ

The Avid Reader

_14. A book about church history - Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries
_15. A book written by a Puritan - The Mortification of Sin
_16. A book by or about a missionary - A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael
_17. A book about theology - Visual Theology: Seeing and Understanding the Truth About God
_18. A book you think will make you a better person - White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
_19. A book recommended by a family member - Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith
_20. A book that looks easy to read - Praying the Bible
_21. A book published in 2020 -
_22. A book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers - The Tattooist of Auschwitz
_23. A commentary on a book of the Bible - Galatians: Gospel-rooted Living
_24. A book of 100 pages or less - A Christian's Pocket Guide to Loving the Old Testament
_25. A book of your choice - None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us
_26. A book that won an award - The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden

The Committed Reader

_27. A book with a person on the cover
_28. A book about Christian living
_29. A book about food or cooking
_30. A book of your choice
_31. A book on joy or happiness
_32. A book that is of no particular interest to you
_33. A book by or about a celebrity
_34. A book of 240 pages or more
_35. A book by an author who is now deceased
_36. A novel by an author you have never read before
_37. A book about Christian living
_38. A memoir or autobiography
_39. A book about children or parenting
_40. A book of your choice
_41. A book endorsed by Al Mohler
_42. A book about theology
_43. A book about art or an artist
_44. A book about holiness
_45. A book about relationships or friendships
_46. A book you own but have never read
_47. A book targeted at the opposite gender
_48. A book about Christian living
_49. A book of your choice
_50. A book by a female author
_51. A book of poetry
_52. A graphic novel

I can’t find the 2019 Challenge?

Goal: #52 books
Progress: #6 books

The Light Reader

✔1. a biography - Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery
✔ 2. a novel - The House We Grew Up In
_ 3. a book about history - Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers Who Helped Win World War II
✔ 4. a book targeted at the opposite gender - Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
✔ 5. a book about Christian living - The Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? the Answer That Changed My Life and Might Just Change the World
✔6. a book with at least 400 pages - The Poisonwood Bible
_ 7. a book a friend recommends - The Children
_ 8. a book about Christian living - My Heart--Christ's Home
_ 9. a book more than 100 years old - A Study in Scarlet
_ 10. a book by or about a missionary - Through Gates of Splendor
✔ 11. a book for children or teens - The Book with No Pictures
_ 12. a book of your choice - Art of Neighboring
_ 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list - I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer

The Avid Reader

_ 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible- John
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan - The Mortification of Sin
_ 16. a book by or about a missionary -
_ 17. a book about theology - Five Points: Towards a Deeper Experience of God's Grace
_ 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend - Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem
_ 19. a book recommended by a family member - Praying the Bible
_ 20. a book about aging - My Mom My Hero -Alzheimer's, A Mother and Daughter's Bittersweet Journey
_ 21. a book published in 2019 - Sherwood
_ 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers - Almost Everything: Notes on Hope
_ 23. a book about church history - Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries
_ 24. a book of 100 pages or less - Risk is Right: Better to Lose Your Life Than to Waste It
_ 25. a book of your choice - Shopping for Time: How to Do It All and Not Be Overwhelmed
_ 26. a book about music or a musician

The Committed Reader

_ 27. a book with a great cover
_ 28. a book about Christian living
_ 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
_ 30. a book of your choice
_ 31. a sad book
_ 32. a book that looks easy to read
_ 33. a book of poetry
_ 34. a book of 240 pages or more
_ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges
_ 36. a novel by an author you have never read before
_ 37. a book about Christian living
_ 38. a memoir or autobiography
_ 39. a play
_ 40. a book of your choice
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer
_ 42. a book by a female author
_ 43. a book about theology
_ 44. a book based on a true story
_ 45. a book you think you may disagree with
_ 46. a book about friendship
_ 47. a graphic novel
_ 48. a book you own but have never read
_ 49. a book targeted at your gender
_ 50. a book about Christian living
_ 51. a book of your choice
_ 52. a book about sports or an athlete

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. a book with a verb in the title
_ 54. a book about church history
_ 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian
_ 56. a book about animals
_ 57. a book about apologetics or worldview
_ 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list
_ 59. a biography of an American president
_ 60. a book of your choice
_ 61. a book about singleness
_ 62. a book about parenting
_ 63. a book about Christian living
_ 64. a book by John MacArthur
_ 65. a book about business or productivity
_ 66. a book about theology
_ 67. a book about marriage or relationships
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
_ 70. a book about Europe
_ 71. a book by someone from a different continent than you
_ 72. a book about books or reading
_ 73. a book of your choice
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
_ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read
_ 77. a book you have read before
_ 78. a Christian novel
_ 79. a biography of a Christian
_ 80. a book about science
_ 81. a book about gender or sexuality
_ 82. a novel longer than 400 pages
_ 83. a book about counseling
_ 84. a book about the Bible
_ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press
_ 87. a book with an ugly cover
_ 88. a book about suffering
_ 89. a book of your choice
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
_ 92. a book about money or finance
_ 93. a book about church membership
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
_ 96. a book for children or teens
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung
_ 98. a book about writing
_ 99. a book about a city, country, or region
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
_ 103. a book about an interest of yours
_ 104. a book written in the 19th century

I just started Bullet Journaling in January and that is also where I keep my notes. Kari your blog is one I've started following and have enjoyed! Thanks!!!!

I'm also doing the Avid plan! I'm on chapter 3 of book one do here's to reading success!

This is a new venture for me...I've been a lifelong reader but the past few years my job and other commitments have taken the place of my love of books, both fiction and nonfiction.

I'm excited to get back into books and include ones I'd normally not read.
Thanks

I'm excited to start this!!
The Light Reader

✔ 1. A book about Christian living: To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain
_ 2. A biography: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
_ 3. A classic novel: Alice in Wonderland
_ 4. A book someone tells you "changed my life": The Children
_ 5. A commentary on a book of the Bible: John
_ 6. A book about theology: Five Points
_ 7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle: Unfinished: Filling the Hole in Our Gospel
_ 8. A book your pastor recommends: TBD
_ 9. A book more than 100 years old: A Study in Scarlet
_ 10. A book for children: The Book with No Pictures
_ 11. A mystery or detective novel: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
_ 12. A book published in 2016: North of Here
_ 13. A book about a current issue: Openness Unhindered: Further Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert on Sexual Identity and Union with Christ

The Avid Reader

_ 14. A book written by a Puritan: The Mortification of Sin
_ 15. A book recommended by a family member: TBD (my daughter is thinking)
_ 16. A book by or about a missionary: Through Gates of Splendor
_ 17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize: To Kill a Mockingbird
_ 18. A book written by an Anglican: Basic Christianity
_ 19. A book with at least 400 pages: Trying to decide between The Advocate or The Poisonwood Bible
_ 20. A book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien: Mere Christianity
_ 21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title: Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God
_ 22. A book with a great cover: God on the Streets of Gotham: What the Big Screen Batman Can Teach Us about God and Ourselves
_ 23. A book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers: TBD
_ 24. A book about church history: From Christ to Pre-Reformation: The Rise and Growth of the Church in Its Cultural, Intellectual, and Political Context
_ 25. A graphic novel: Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
_ 26. A book of poetry: Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Poems and Drawings of Shel Silverstein