Reading Challenge

This Christian reading challenge is the brain child of Tim Challies and Visual Theology.  It's a fun way to branch out and read different books that you wouldn't normally pick up and read.  I've found so many great books by completing this challenge in the past and I've been introduced to genres and authors I never would have met before.  I'm excited to try this challenge again for 2018!  Click here to see my completed reading challenge for 2017.  As a quick side note, I read a healthy mix of Christian based books and fiction novels.  I only track my Christian books for this challenge, so this is only half of the books I read each year!  You can also visit Tim's blog here and read his thoughts on the challenge.

Books Read for the Christian Reading Challenge in 2018: 6

The Light Reader
- A biography - Katharina and Martin Luther: The Radical Marriage of a Runaway Nun and a Renegade Monk by Michelle DeRusha
- A book about Christian living - From Good to Grace: Letting Go of the Goodness Gospel by Christine Hoover
- A book published in 2018 - Searching for Spring: How God Makes All Things Beautiful in Time by Christine Hoover
- A book by an author who is no longer alive - How Then Shall We Worship by R.C. Sproul
- A novel - Angels Walking by Karen Kingsbury
- A book for teens or young adults - How Sweet the Sound by Amy Sorrells
- A book more than 100 years old
- A book targeted at the opposite gender
- A book your best friend recommends
- A book with at least 400 pages
- A book of your choice - A Journey in Eschatology by Richard P. Belcher
- A book about theology - Visual Theology by Tim Challies
- A book about current events - Terrorism, Jihad, and the Bible by John MacArthur

The Avid Reader
- A book about Christian living
- A book of 100 pages or less
- A book about the early church
- A book with a picture of the author on the cover
- A book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers
- A book written by a Puritan
- A book by or about a pastor
- A book of your choice
- A commentary on a book of the Bible
- A book about theology
- A book that won a prize
- A book that you have borrowed
- A book about Christian history

The Committed Reader
- A novel by an author you have never read before
- A book based on a true story
- A book by a female author
- A play
- A humorous book
- A self-improvement book
- A book about prayer
- A graphic novel
- A book about Christian living
- A book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with
- A book by or about a politician
- A classic novel
- A book with a two-word title
- A book by a male author
- A book you're pretty sure you won't like
- A book of your choice
- A book about theology
- A memoir or autobiography
- A book about Christian living
- A book published by Christian Focus
- A book of poetry
- A book targeted at your gender
- A book of your choice
- A book about Christian living
- A book by R.C. Sproul
- A book of your choice

The Obsessed Reader
- A book you read in the past three years
- A book of your choice
- A book by your favorite author
- A book about science
- A book written in the nineteenth century
- A book about Christian living
- A book by or about a martyr
- A book about history
- A book by or about a world leader
- A book on the ECPA Bestseller list
- A book published by P&R Publications
- A book about a book of the Bible
- A book about war
- A book about Heaven
- A book from a library
- A book about relationships
- A novel for young adults
- A book of your choice
- A book about Christian living
- A book about history
- A book used as a seminary textbook
- A book of your choice
- A book about church history
- A book by a Southern Baptist
- A book by an author who is still alive
- A book for children or teens
- A book about the church
- A book about business
- A novel longer than 300 pages
- A book about leadership
- A book you have read before
- A book by Jerry Bridges
- A book with a great cover
- A book by a Puritan
- A book about animals
- A book about theology
- A book of comics
- A book by Albert Mohler
- A book about the Bible
- A book about theology
- A biography of a Christian
- A Christian novel
- A photo essay book
- A book about holiness or sanctification
- A book about the Bible
- A book of your choice
- A book about money or finance
- A book you have always wanted to read by haven't
- A book recommended by a friend
- A book about church history
- A book by a speaker from Together for the Gospel
- A book your pastor recommends