My husband and I planned our summer vacation months ago. All spring, we’ve looked forward to exploring the wilds of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with our friends, seeing Tahquamenon Falls, the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, and taking a boat tour through the Soo Locks. But then a family medical emergency cancelled our plans. We’re thankful that God … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned in Italy
Last week Eric and I were in Italy while I started teaching a study abroad program that I'm continuing this week. We had an amazing ten days in Florence before he left, walking a minimum of 72 miles in the days he was here. We call it our Italian weight loss program. For some reason it's just easier to have that lifestyle here. [Tweet "Lessons learned from a da Vinci restoration. @cara_putman … [Read more...]
For I know the plans I have for you …
I had a hard time trying to decide what to write today. I sat down and thought about why I was holding back. I think it's because the world is a very scary, sad place right now. Children die. I know this. It happens every day. But these last couple of weeks have been brutal, regarding this. Twenty-two killed in Manchester, England and then another attack on the London Bridge so soon after. And … [Read more...]
From Small Beginnings
I had the privilege last week of speaking to a wonderful group of women who volunteer for the International Bible League, an organization I love to support. I told them my story—how I sat down and started writing my first novel 31 years ago, even though I had no formal training, no clue how to get published, and three small children at home. I wanted my audience to know that they shouldn’t be … [Read more...]
Movies With A Surprise Spiritual Impact
I love a good movie. I'm too cheap to pay full price to see them in theaters most of the time (especially with 3 kids), but I pile new releases up in my Netflix queue as fast as the trailers release. And while it is easy to get discouraged by the increase in language, crudity, violence, and skin in movies today, that dark background makes the good ones shine all the brighter. Christian film … [Read more...]
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