Christian Fiction Bloggers discussion

Welcome to a new team challenge!

For this challenge we will be spelling out scripture verses using the title/author of books we read.

How this works: you can use either the first letter of each word in the title and the first letter of the author's first/middle/last names to "fill" letters for the verse your team has OR you can use the entire word found in the book's title or name to complete an entire word in the verse.

Let's say you read Breach of Trust by Rachel Dylan. Your team is working on spelling out the verse Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) You could either use the letters O,T,R,D to fill those letters OR you could complete the entire word TRUST since that word is in the title.

-Subtitles count
-If using a full word, it doesn't have to be exactly the same (e.g. for "understanding" you could use a book with "understand" instead.

The list of verses we will be spelling out is posted below. Teams will randomly be assigned one and then, once they complete it, a new one will be given. Depending on how quickly teams go through them, I might add more.

Challenge will run for three months; begins February 6th and ends May 7th.

Points:
Teams receive 10 points for every verse completed.
For each book read for a verse, you will also earn one (1) point for every 100 pages. (e.g. if a book is 535 pages, you would get 5 points for that book).

RULES

*Page Count: Unless the category you are completing gives a specific page count, there is NOT a minimum page count for this challenge.
*Format: You can read any format you like (eBook, audiobook, print, etc).
*Genre: You can read any genre you like (picture books, poetry books, manga, travel books, fiction, nonfiction... anything goes!).
*Read Dates: You can use books you've started reading at any time, however you must finish the books on or after the challenge/holiday segment start date and you will only get credit for the amount of pages read during that time (e.g. if a book is 450 pages, but you read 80 pages prior to the segment starting, you would only get 3 points for the 370 pages you read).
*Rereads: Rereads are allowed for this challenge.

VERSES:

#1
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Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
-Psalm 119:105

#2

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
-Proverbs 3:5

#3

Surely he has borne our griefs
and carried our sorrows;
-Isaiah 53:4a

#4

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
-Matthew 11:28

#5

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
-Philippians 4:13

#6

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
-James 1:5

#7

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
-3 John 4

#8

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
-2 Corinthians 11:30

#9

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
-Philippians 1:21

#10

Do all things without grumbling or disputing
-Philippians 2:14

#11

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
-Colossians 3:15

#12

But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.
-2 Thessalonians 3:3

#13

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
-1 Timothy 6:11

#14

For I, the Lord your God,
hold your right hand;
it is I who say to you, “Fear not,
I am the one who helps you.”
-Isaiah 41:13

#15

I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
-Psalm 121:1

#16

My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
-Psalm 121:2

#17

Delight yourself in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
-Psalm 37:4

#18

It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in man.
-Psalm 118:8

#19

The heart of man plans his way,
but the Lord establishes his steps.
-Proverbs 16:9

#20

And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
-Luke 11:9

#21

for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
-2 Tim 1:7

#22

Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
-Proverbs 21:23

#23

The words of the Lord are pure words,
like silver refined in a furnace on the ground,
purified seven times.
-Psalm 12:6

#24

But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
-Matt 19:26

#25

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
-Lamentations 3:22

#26

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
-James 4:7

#27

For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.
-2 Thessalonians 3:11

#28

He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.
-1 Thessalonians 5:24

#29

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
-1 Thessalonians 5:11

#30

Have I then become your enemy by telling you the truth?
-Galatians 4:16

#31

Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love,
that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
-Psalms 90:14

#32

When I am afraid,
I put my trust in you.
-Psalms 56:3

#33

Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with a willing spirit.
-Psalms 51:12

#34

For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
-Galatians 5:14

#35

but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
-Romans 5:8 (hide spoiler)]

Participants:

Melanie (8-10 books a month)
Hannah (20-25 books a month)
+Andrea (6-15 books a month)
Maria (4-6 books a month)
Monica S. (10 books a month)
Tiffany (6-10 books a month)
Angie (25-30 books a month)
Sarita (2-6 books a month)
Bess (3-4 books a month)
Kimberly (6-7 books a month)
Lanelle (8-10 books a month)
Monique (16 books a month)
A. (10-20 books a month)
Davina (6-12 books a month)
Megan (8-10 books a month)

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***When signing up, please state how many books you read in an average month. :)

I’m in! 20-25 books a month.

Hannah wrote: "I’m in! 20-25 books a month."

Woohoo!!

I’m in and would like to be on Hannah’s team, if possible. I read 6-15 books per month, I think. It fluctuates, really.

Question: on the title word option, are we allowed to use more than one word per title (for example: TRUST and OF from the same title)? And do subtitle words also count for either option?

Also, are the book/numbers included in what is required for spelling out? (Example: Luke 2:12)

Andrea wrote: "I’m in and would like to be on Hannah’s team, if possible. I read 6-15 books per month, I think. It fluctuates, really.

Question: on the title word option, are we allowed to use more than one word..."

Subtitles count, but only one full word from a book. It doesn't need to be exactly the same, though. (e.g. for "understanding" you could use a book with "understand" instead.)

Andrea wrote: "Also, are the book/numbers included in what is required for spelling out? (Example: Luke 2:12)"

Nope. :D

Thanks!

I would like to have a go at this. I read 4 to 6 books a month.

I’m interested! I also believe I’ll have time. 😁
This contest sounds like a lot of fun!!! 🤗

Oh, and I average 10 books per month.

I’m interested! I average 6-10 books a month.

Wow, this looks really challenging! I'm in! I read about 25-30 books a month.

Also, just to make sure I'm reading the rules right, am I correct that we can read books of any length, but anything under 100 pages will only count toward spelling out the verse, not toward the page points?

Also, I have some large ebook collections that I bought as omnibus volumes (e.g. The Complete Works of Jules Verne) but that I've shelved as separate books on Goodreads. Am I allowed to count each of those books individually, or would they only count if I finished the full omnibus? o.o

I’m in - current monthly reading is 2-6 books.

Angie, yes - books of any length work. Also, individual books are fine, so long as they have their own page on goodreads or Amazon. I'll need somewhere to see page count. :)

Melanie wrote: "

Welcome to a new team challenge! "
I think I'm in!
3-4 books per month!

I am excited. Include me. I average 6-7 books a month.
HUGS
Kim

I'm in. My reading has slowed down recently. I'd say maybe 8 - 10 books a month?

Sounds fun! I'm in! I'm aiming to read at least 16 books per month this year to reach my 200 book goal for 2020. :)

Ooh, I'd love to do it! 10-20 books.

Definitely in! I read 6 - 12 books a month

I'm in. Usually read 8-10 books per month.

Lanelle wrote: "I'm in. My reading has slowed down recently. I'd say maybe 8 - 10 books a month?"

Hey! Long time no see Lanelle! How's my fellow Phoenician doing these days?

I’m happy to see some of my favorite GR friends are participating in this. 🙂

Bess wrote: "Hey! Long time no see Lanelle! How's my fellow Phoenician doing these days?"

Currently I'm freezing in Virginia :) I'm visiting my daughter and her family here in Arlington. My hubby told me that Phoenix is expecting snow flurries tonight! That's crazy!

what?! I want snow so badly. It was 80° yesterday!

Bess wrote: "what?! I want snow so badly. It was 80° yesterday!"

Um, that's why we drive up to Flagstaff :)

hahaha!!

When does this start?

Tiffany wrote: "When does this start?"

"Challenge will run for three months; begins February 6th and ends May 7th."

SIGN-UPS ARE CLOSED

Teams will be posted soon. :D

Team Deborah
Andrea
Hannah
Bess
Monica S.
Tiffany

Chat: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Team Ruth
Sarita
Angie
Megan
Melanie
Kimberly

Chat: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Team Esther
Monique
Maria
Davina
Lanelle
A.

Chat: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Puzzles will be posted soon.

Fabulous team names, as always, Melanie. Thanks!

Thanks!

Puzzles are up! The challenge officially starts at midnight ET. :D

So excited!

Andrea wrote: "So excited!"

That's the feeling, right there. Yep.

:D

Remind me: ALL words count in the title, right, for the letter option, even little ones like a, or, of, and the?

Example:
Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II by Robert Matzen
Letters: D, G, A, H, A, W, W, R, M

Andrea wrote: "Remind me: ALL words count in the title, right, for the letter option, even little ones like a, or, of, and the?

Example:
Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II by Robert Matzen
Letters: D, G..."

Yep! :D

Thanks!

Just in case it wasn't clear in the rules (and looking it over I don't think it is), when using a book for letters, it'll fill in all of those letters in the puzzle. So if your puzzle has 4 T's and you read a book with one of the letters it works for being T, it can work for all of the T's.

Oh, really? Wow. That speeds things up!