Cara C. Putman's Blog, page 39
March 21, 2020
What made Joshua and Caleb different?
I've been thinking about this as I read/listened to the book of Joshua again this week. There was a significant difference in the way that Joshua and Caleb approached life and uncertainty than the other Israelite spies and the population as a whole. We have the opportunity to exercise a different mentality right now as we experience the uncertainty of COVID-19 and quarantines.
March 19, 2020
Leadership Books I Recommend
Here is my gift to business students the world over who aren’t quite sure how their classes are going to go. It’s also a gift to business pros who want to read a book that will build their skills while working from home. It’s my hit list of favorite business books, the ones I recommend to everyone. Literally. @cara_putman shares ... Read More
March 11, 2020
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #5 (& Bonus Giveaway!)
Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 5 grand prizes! • The hunt BEGINS on 3/12 at noon MST with Stop #1 at LisaTawnBergren.com. • Hunt through our loop using ... Read More
February 28, 2020
What If & Giveaway
These are the questions that drive writers through their days and nights. What if? Any time I’m reading a magazine or newspaper, in the back of my mind I’m wondering what could happen or how I could mix it up. Then when I’m ready to hunt for new ideas, I’ll review links and ideas I’ve collected over time. Maybe the ... Read More
February 21, 2020
Mom, Show up…even when
Don’t miss the moments. @Cara_putman shares one she’s glad she didn’t miss. #parenting #swimlifeClick To Tweet Parenting can be tough. Our oldest son is 16 and a junior. He’s in the middle of SAT prep, AP and college courses, swim season. All the things that add stress and take sleep. Add in he had to make a big decision about ... Read More
February 17, 2020
The Story Behind Flight Risk
What’s the first part of the book you read? Is it the back cover? The first chapter? Maybe it’s the back of the book so you can learn why the author chose to write a book that involved whatever issue they did? If I’m really intrigued by the history or a plot twist, I’ve been known to flip to the ... Read More
February 11, 2020
Giveaway: The Grumble Free Year by Tricia Goyer
When I was at ALA at the end of January, one of the delights was spending time with my friend and co-author Tricia Goyer. We have written together, and I count her as one of the gifts of my writing life. It was a wonderful surprise and treat when I realized that she was going to be at ALA. And then ... Read More
January 31, 2020
Friend Favorite Guacamole Recipe
Last night while we were sitting at the table, Eric showed me an article from the Wall Street Journal about something call Avocado Hand. The article focused on how the Super Bowl can actually be dangerous for those who make it because people don’t properly remove the pits and end up slicing or stabbing their hands as they are making ... Read More
January 27, 2020
Confessions of a Wonder Woman
I was reminded this week of one of the nicknames I’ve acquired over time. It’s one that wears me out just typing it: Wonder Woman. I’ve been able to do a lot of wonderful things during my relatively short life. I’ve been blessed, but sometimes it’s exhausting trying to live up to people’s expectation that I am Wonder Woman. I ... Read More
January 10, 2020
Detour to Germany & Giveaway
Last March, my husband and I lead a team of young adults from our church to Turkey over Spring Break. It was one of those unexpected delights as we spent a week in Instanbul exploring the city and culture. While we were there, I really connected with the team lead (it’s amazing what happens when you make coffee for 30 ... Read More
