VT Christian Reading Challenge discussion

Is it really the end of the year? How did that happen?!

It’s been stormy here. Big gusts of wind and rain. I’m happy we have a warm place to live and huddle together as family, but feel for those that don’t.

I’m currently working through a few last categories to finish out my reading challenge.

31. A book by Charles Dickens or one of his contemporaries

A Christmas Carol

35. A hardcover book

Defined: Who God Says You Are

48. A book you own but have never read

The Lifegiving Home: Creating a Place of Belonging and Becoming

I’m also reading through some kids’ books we particularly enjoy…
Too Many Tamales
The Spider's Gift: A Ukrainian Christmas Story
The Legend of Old Befana
Grandma's Gift
La Noche Buena: A Christmas Story

Do you guys have any favorites this time of year? For yourself or for the kids…

Hey Christabelle, yeah December sure arrived quickly! We’ve got snow and freezing temps, but snuggled cozy inside is a great place to be…especially if there’s a book involved ☺️

I went through my reading challenge yesterday actually, to see where I came out. I wasn’t as intentional as I’d liked to have been. I think for next year I’d like to complete two of the sections, the light and avid reader. That would help me be more purposeful.

This season I usually read:
On the Incarnation
The Advent of the Lamb of God
And as a family we do:
Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas

I try and find some historical Christmas-y novels too.

Merry Christmas!

Hey Amber! I definitely understand that feeling. I always start out with such high hope for the year…and then get distracted. I HAVE found this challenge has helped me over all be more intentional in my reading and to be more clear about what I am reading. I’ve had to say “no” to some shiny new books because the timing wasn’t right.

Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas is a good one! There’s something nice about advent traditions.

Does anyone know when the VT reading challenge for 2022 will be out? I'm headed out for a 2 month vacation and I kind of want to see it before I leave. Thanks

Jane wrote: "Does anyone know when the VT reading challenge for 2022 will be out? I'm headed out for a 2 month vacation and I kind of want to see it before I leave. Thanks"
I checked yesterday and it is out.

Thanks!

Hi - I just found this challenge and hope you will be doing this again in 2022!