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message 1: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
Get ready for a delightful surprise for our Clearly Christian Readathon!

We're thrilled to introduce Graceful Twists - a monthly, voluntary challenge designed to add a fun layer of discovery to our reading adventures!

The Surprise: Each month, we'll unveil a unique theme, starting with January's: New Beginnings.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it (no pressure), is to select a book with a cover or content showcasing a new beginning, fresh start, repentance, growth, or redemption.

Participation is entirely optional. We're embracing the spirit of discovery and the joy of shared Clearly Christian reading.

The Graceful Twists can be layered with the monthly prompt, so one book can count for the Clearly Christian Readathon prompt and the Graceful Twist or you can use the Graceful Twist to select another Clearly Christian book! You make the decision each month!

We encourage you to share your chosen books, progress, and reflections using our dedicated hashtag: #ClearlyChristianReadathon

Earn a special badge for each completed Graceful Twist (the January Graceful Twist badge is available in our group's Photos). The badge is perfect for sharing in your social media posts, book journals, or wherever your bookish heart desires!


message 2: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
Anyone planning to or attempting to earn the Graceful Twist for January?!


message 3: by Marquita (new)

Marquita  J | 1 comments While I have been quiet in the challenge and on social media, I am following along with the challenge. I just got finished listening to Don't Look Back by Christine Caine. It is based on Lot's wife, whom Jesus told us to remember in Luke 17:32. I enjoyed listening to it.


Christian Shelves (christianshelves) | 17 comments Mod
Marquita wrote: "While I have been quiet in the challenge and on social media, I am following along with the challenge. I just got finished listening to Don't Look Back by Christine Caine. It is based on Lot's wife..."

Thank you for sharing!


message 5: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
Marquita wrote: "While I have been quiet in the challenge and on social media, I am following along with the challenge. I just got finished listening to Don't Look Back by Christine Caine. It is based on Lot's wife..."

Thank you for sharing! Also, thank you for letting us know you are following along with the challenge!


message 6: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
February's theme for our Graceful Twist is Love Letters!
Select a book with a cover or content with any form of written communication.

Earn a special badge for each completed Graceful Twist, perfect for sharing in your social media posts, book journals, or wherever your bookish heart desires!

Participation is completely optional.

Graceful Twists can be layered with the monthly prompt, so one book can count for the Clearly Christian Readathon prompt and the Graceful Twist or you can use the Graceful Twist to select another Clearly Christian book! You make the decision each month!

Please share your chosen books, progress, and reflections.


message 7: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
Have you selected your February Graceful Twist book? I think I have: Seaside Letters by Denise Hunter!

@christianshelves posted a review here on Goodreads and on her blog that grabbed my attention. Here is a snippet of that review: “This book does not shy away from difficult content - showing how God can work in any situation …”

I’m really looking forward to hearing from you and what you have selected!


Christian Shelves (christianshelves) | 17 comments Mod
💫 March’s Graceful Twist! 💫

Participation is entirely optional! 💓

📖 We’re embracing the spirit of discovery and the joy of shared Clearly Christian Reading!

Graceful Twists can be layered with the monthly prompt, so one book can count for the Clearly Christian Readathon prompt and the Graceful Twist or you can use the Graceful Twist to select another Clearly Christian book! You make the decision each month!

Perhaps you haven’t joined the Clearly Christian Readathon, but you want to earn the Graceful Twist badge — not a problem! Do it! Earn the badge! It’s that easy and stress free!

📚 Each a special badge for each completed Graceful Twist, perfect for sharing in your social media posts, book journals, or wherever your bookish heart desires!

March's theme is Serene Sanctuary. Select a book with a cover or content that reflects a tranquil setting or retreat.

Please let us know what you end up reading for this prompt!


message 9: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
April's theme for our Graceful Twist is Blossoming Prose! Read a book with a cover or content with a floral theme.

Earn a special badge for each completed Graceful Twist, perfect for sharing in your social media posts, book journals, or wherever your bookish heart desires!

Participation is completely optional.

Graceful Twists can be layered with the monthly prompt, so one book can count for the Clearly Christian Readathon prompt and the Graceful Twist or you can use the Graceful Twist to select another Clearly Christian book! You make the decision each month!

Please share your chosen books, progress, and reflections here or on social media using the hashtags: #ClearlyChristianReadathon and #GracefulTwist.


message 10: by Katja (new)

Katja Labonté (oldfashionedbooklove) | 6 comments Hi! Question, is there a March Graceful Twists badge? I can’t see it in the photos...


message 11: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
Oh! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ll add it and the rest of our GT monthly badges today! Thank you!


message 12: by Katja (new)

Katja Labonté (oldfashionedbooklove) | 6 comments DevotedToHope wrote: "Oh! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ll add it and the rest of our GT monthly badges today! Thank you!"

Sorry for the double question, I couldn't find my original one and thought it didn't go through!


message 13: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
No apologies needed! :)
I appreciate your comments and feedback!


message 14: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
💫 May's Graceful Twist! 💫

🟫 Historical Harmony!
📙 Select a book with a cover or content that incorporates any of the following historical elements: figures, events, settings, themes, perspectives, architecture, landscapes, dates,
or other related aspects!

Participation is entirely optional! 💓

📖 We're embracing the spirit of discovery and the joy of shared Clearly Christian Reading!

Graceful Twists can be layered with the monthly prompt, so one book can count for the Clearly Christian Readathon prompt and the Graceful Twist or you can use the Graceful Twist to select another Clearly Christian book! You make the decision each month! Perhaps you haven't joined the Clearly Christian Readathon, but you want to earn the Graceful Twist badge for May -- not a problem! Do it! Earn the badge! It's that easy and stress free!

📚 Earn a special badge for each completed Graceful Twist, perfect for sharing in your social media posts, book journals, or wherever your bookish heart desires!

Please share your chosen books, progress, and reflections using our dedicated hashtag: #ClearlyChristianReadathon. We don't want to miss anything you share!


message 15: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
👏🏻 Excellent! Thank you, Haley, for sharing and recommending!


message 16: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
💫 June's Graceful Twist! 💫

🟫 Chasing Fireflies!
📙 Select a book with a cover or content with a summer theme!

Participation is entirely optional! 💓

📖 We're embracing the spirit of discovery and the joy of shared Clearly Christian Reading!

Graceful Twists can be layered with the monthly prompt, so one book can count for the Clearly Christian Readathon prompt and the Graceful Twist or you can use the Graceful Twist to select another Clearly Christian book! 🩵 You make the decision each month! It's that easy and stress free! 🩵

📚 Earn a special badge for each completed Graceful Twist, perfect for sharing in your social media posts, book journals, or wherever your bookish heart desires!

🩷 Please share your chosen books, progress, and reflections using our dedicated hashtag: #ClearlyChristianReadathon or here in our Goodreads Group! We don't want to miss anything you share!


message 17: by Katja (new)

Katja Labonté (oldfashionedbooklove) | 6 comments Hi, is there an August Graceful Twist?? :)


message 18: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
Yes! :)

August's Theme: Heavenly Connection
> Select a book with a cover or content featuring Heaven or an aspect of it or set aside reading books to draw closer to Jesus' heart!

If you think matches the Graceful Twist criteria - it does! :)
If you need to take a break from reading -- do it! :)


message 19: by Katja (new)

Katja Labonté (oldfashionedbooklove) | 6 comments DevotedToHope wrote: "Yes! :)

August's Theme: Heavenly Connection
> Select a book with a cover or content featuring Heaven or an aspect of it or set aside reading books to draw closer to Jesus' heart!

If you think m..."


thank you so much :)


message 20: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
Thank you so very much! :)


message 21: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
November's Theme: Harvest of Thanks
Cover or content with a theme of thankfulness.


message 22: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
December's Theme: Winter Wonderland
Cover of content with a winter theme.


message 23: by DevotedToHope (new)

DevotedToHope | 60 comments Mod
Catching Up ... these were posted on Instagram ... apologies for failing to post them here (it's never too late to earn a Graceful Twist badge):

September's Theme: Back-to-School
Cover or content centers around academics or education.

October's Theme: Light of the World
Cover or content focuses on "light."


message 24: by writer... (last edited Nov 05, 2024 01:30PM) (new)

writer... (goodreadscomwriter) | 3 comments DevotedToHope wrote: "Catching Up ...


cover or content academics or education

September's Theme: Back-to-School

A Season on the Wind (Thorndike Press Large Print Christian Ficiton) by Suzanne Woods Fisher
A Season on the Wind
- Suzanne Woods Fisher


October’s Theme: Light of the World
Cover or Content ‘light’…

Practicing the Way Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. by John Mark Comer
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.
- John Mark Comer


message 25: by writer... (last edited Nov 05, 2024 03:22PM) (new)

writer... (goodreadscomwriter) | 3 comments November's Theme: Harvest of Thanks
Cover or content a theme of thankfulness.

Beneath a Harvest Sky (Desert Roses, #3) by Tracie Peterson
Beneath a Harvest Sky
Tracie Peterson


message 26: by writer... (last edited Nov 05, 2024 01:51PM) (new)

writer... (goodreadscomwriter) | 3 comments December's Theme: Winter Wonderland
Cover or content a “winter theme."


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