Just a few days ago we were in Nebraska with my family for a quick Christmas trip that was extended a day thanks to the White Christmas we all wanted. That White Christmas shut down the interstate around us and got us an extra day of game playing and fun with cousins. One of the conversations we had several times is that we know we are blessed. Our family enjoys spending time together, and I know … [Read more...]
The Courage to Chase Dreams
I'm in the middle of a dream. Hard work, but a dream. For ten years, I worked toward the dream of writing for one editor at one house. I've had the great privilege of writing many books for many wonderful editors, but there was a special click when I met this particular editor at our first ACFW. Last week I turned in the macro edits for the book we are working on together. You can get a sneak … [Read more...]
4 Things They Didn’t Tell You about When Dreams Come True
This week I learned that Shadowed by Grace finaled in Christian Retailing's BEST Awards in the historical category. This is quite a thrill because there was a journey to Shadowed by Grace getting published. As any author can tell you, each story has it's own road filled with twists and turns. [Tweet "4 things "they" don't tell us about chasing #dreams from @cara_putman."] There are so many … [Read more...]
Purpose in Everything We Do
I have been immensely blessed in life. I grew up in a Christian home with a heart to serve God from about as young as I can remember. Maybe that's why this quote from Holley Gerth's book You're Made for a God-Sized Dream resonates with me. There is a purpose for everything we do. In a day and age where so much tells us there is no meaning to life, I feel the need to repeat those words. Let … [Read more...]