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Books to Encourage in Chaotic Times

August 13, 2020 By Cara Putman

In our hourse we're preparing for the kids to return to school and for me to return to face-to-face classes at Purdue. We all came home in mid-March, and I'd say we're largely ready to see what the fall has in store. This year has been the year of Flexible Chaos, and I'm certain it's not over yet! Those who know me well would be quick to confirm that I don't do chaos well...at all. In fact I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: Beth Moore, cara putman, Chasing Vines, Get Out of Your Head, giveaway, Jen Wilkin, Jennie Allen, Jess Connolly, None Like HIm, Rebekah Lyons, Rhythms of Rest

Books, Puppies, and Fun oh my!

July 23, 2020 By Cara Putman

One of the things I've done bit by bit through our time at home these last months is organizing different corners of the house. I had to laugh when each bookshelf I was working through had a copy of the same Lisa Scottoline book. The top one Lisa autographed for me at International Thriller Writers conference a couple summers ago. Now to make the time to read the book all the way through. I've … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: books, cara putman, puppy, reader

Shelter-In-Place Activities & Giveaway

June 11, 2020 By Cara Putman

We are nearing the end of stringent sheltering in place in Indiana...it's been a slow move...very intentional and methodical. While I still have no idea what the new normal will be, I thought I'd share a few of the ways we've been spending the time since the middle of March. Because we've spent three summers in Europe as a family for various lengths of study abroad, the idea of it just being our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: cara putman, giveaway, hobbies

Read to Not be Alone + Giveaway

May 28, 2020 By Cara Putman

Anyone else feeling a bit isolated and alone? We are still largely sheltering in place in our corner of Indiana, and the weeks are getting long. A friend posted something on Friday about it being 70 days since she'd seen her husband -- they were separated when the country she'd traveled to locked down -- and the number made me sigh. It feels so large...and so small at the same time. I think that's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: cara putman, reading

Ask the Librarian…& Giveaway

May 14, 2020 By Cara Putman

The libraries have been closed where we are for a number of weeks...and that's hard for people who love books and the joy of exploring the stacks. I know I've discovered many authors through that process. I also know that many of you are passionate about your favorite authors and do a great job supporting them. A wonderful way to support authors right now is to ask your library to carry the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: cara putman, libraries, Supporting Authors, Supporting Libraries

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