Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

Let Go

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Hi friends, I pray you are healthy and safe during this time of crisis. I still haven’t fully wrapped my head around it to be truthful. I can’t picture what future days might be like or if things will ever go back to ‘normal.’ I don’t know, but God does. He’s really worked on my soul during the past two months. I’m ashamed to admit it, especially as a Christian, but I struggle quite often … [Read more...]

The Gift

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Last week at our Ladies’ Christmas Tea, a woman who enjoys reading my books said to me, “God has given you a wonderful gift.” Maybe it’s the season of the year, but instead of hearing “gift” the way I usually do, as a talent or ability, I immediately pictured a beautifully wrapped present. A gift! I did nothing to earn it or deserve it. Unlike Santa Claus, God doesn’t give gifts to “nice” … [Read more...]

A Life Well Lived

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Yesterday the world lost a man who symbolized faith to so many. My mom was saved at a Billy Graham crusade in the 60s. The trajectory of my life was changed by that decision and the later commitment my father made to faith. [Tweet "Billy Graham lived life well. @Cara_Putman shares at Inspired by Life & Fiction. #giveaway"] Billy Graham was a man who could interact with Presidents … [Read more...]

Ready or Not: Here Comes 2018

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I don't know about you, but I'm struggling to believe that 2018 is mere days away. 2017 has been a year. It's had so much good and some hard. It's been a year where God has shown and taught me a lot and it started with a word that I wasn't sure I liked. Release.[Tweet "What's your word for 2018? @Cara_Putman shares hers and would love to know yours. #oneWord"] When 2017 started, I wasn't … [Read more...]

And the winner is ….. and more things to ponder

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First, I want to thank everyone for the lovely comments when I posted two weeks ago and offered to give away a copy of my current LIS release Tracker. I appreciate all of you. My winner is Suzanne Sellner. Suzanne, if you will please contact me through my website at www.lenoraworth.com, I will arrange how to get your book to you! This has been another tragic week. When I woke to the news alert … [Read more...]

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