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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

Dressing for the 4th of July (Plus a Giveaway!)

July 2, 2020 By Karen Witemeyer

Nothing puts me in a patriotic frame of mind more than seeing bunting proudly displayed on homes and businesses. In fact, last year when I traveled to Honey Grove, TX for the book launch of More Than Words Can Say, I saw this house. Not only was this a gorgeous Victorian-era home restored to its former glory, but it was a patriotic home as well. It was only the middle of June, but they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: giveaway, More Than Words Can Say, Patriotic Bunting, Patriotic dressing

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

What entices you?

May 19, 2020 By Tamera Alexander

I love books, and I think that's true of everyone here in the Inspired by Life and Fiction community. It's a primary commonality that brings us together. But the reasons behind why we purchase the books we each purchase vary as much as, well, as much as the myriad genres and sub-genres there are available to read! To that end, I'm coming to you today with one simple question. But first, some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading, Social Media Tagged With: Carnton Novels, Colors of Truth, giveaway, new release, Tamera Alexander

Shelter in Place Book Recommendations

March 26, 2020 By Cara Putman

Physical distancing is hard for this extrovert. Still I’m hunkered down with my family for the foreseeable future to help protect others. There are a few things I’m doing to help keep us in a good place. Light a few candles so your space smells good. Choose music to play in the background that puts you in a good headspace. Limit social media and news content…all of us have a threshold where it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: #GoodreadsChallenge, cara putman, giveaway, suspense

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