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Finding Truth…& Giveaway

February 13, 2020 By Cara Putman

What's the first part of the book you read? Is it the back cover? The first chapter? Maybe it's the back of the book so you can learn why the author chose to write a book that involved whatever issue they did? If I'm really intrigued by the history or a plot twist, I've been known to flip to the back...not to learn how a story ends (that steals all the fun for me!) but to see how much of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: cara putman, Flight Risk, giveaway, Story Behind the Story

Confessions of a Wonder Woman

January 23, 2020 By Cara Putman

I was reminded this week of one of the nicknames I've acquired over time. It's one that wears me out just typing it: Wonder Woman. I've been able to do a lot of wonderful things during my relatively short life. I've been blessed, but sometimes it's exhausting trying to live up to people's expectation that I am Wonder Woman. I know the truth. I'm not. I'm just a woman who wants to live a life … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Movies & TV Tagged With: cara putman, Wonder Woman

The Joy of Serving & Giveaway

January 9, 2020 By Cara Putman

Last March, my husband and I lead a team of young adults from our church to Turkey over Spring Break. It was one of those unexpected delights as we spent a week in Instanbul exploring the city and culture. While we were there, I really connected with the team lead (it's amazing what happens when you make coffee for 30 people and wash dishes together!). While there I asked how our church could come … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: cara putman, Flight Risk, Germany, giveaway

Christmas Thoughts Leading to 2020

December 26, 2019 By Cara Putman

Is anyone else having a hard time believing the New Year is only a few days away? 2019 has been a year of adventure and pain. Questions and joy. There's somthing about ending on Christmas that helps settle my heart and prepare for what's to come in the next year...and decade since we will soon turn the calendar to 2020. As we do, this is my desire and prayer: Does anyone else need the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: 2020, cara putman, Christmas

My Favorite Christmas Movies & Giveaway

December 12, 2019 By Cara Putman

Ever since I researched 1940s Hollywood for Stars in the Night, I've been a bigger fan than ever of classic movies. Growing up, my favorite movies were from the 30s and 40s...that hasn't changed. There's something I love about the simplicity of that time that shines through in movies that make me laugh and feel. So today I thought I'd share a few of my favorites. [Tweet "Love #Christmas? Have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Movies & TV Tagged With: cara putman, Christmas, Classic movies, Favorite Movies

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