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November 25, 2015

5 Christmas Gifts to Make with Your Family

It’s that time of year. Thanksgiving is tomorrow, which means Christmas shopping is about to begin for most of us. Gift-giving season is upon us. Whether you have lots of money or a little to spend, people love receiving home-made gifts. It can be daunting to get started, but here are a few ideas to […]
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Published on November 25, 2015 00:48

November 23, 2015

Three Children’s Christmas Books I Love

I know Thanksgiving is coming quickly, but I’m thinking about the Christmas books I want to read to my kids this year. It’s always fun trying to decide which ones we’ll enjoy together as a family. Here are a few of our favorites, and I want to know which ones you love, too. Christmas books…@cara_putman […]
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Published on November 23, 2015 01:00

November 20, 2015

Fiction Friday: Ebook Deals!

It’s Fiction Friday and today I want to share some ebook steals with you. Since Thanksgiving and the long weekend are upon us, this is the perfect time to go ahead and stock up on e-books. It’s also a great time to buy ahead if you plan to snag a tablet or ereader during the […]
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Published on November 20, 2015 00:59

November 19, 2015

Helping Refugees

Many of us want to know what we can do to help. It’s a time of conflict. But these are still refugees. Those who need sanctuary. If your heart isn’t broken by this… Watching the headlines? Want to help #refugees? @cara_putman recommends @samaritanspurse #james127Click To Tweet So what do we do? I can’t go to […]
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Published on November 19, 2015 00:29

November 18, 2015

Reasons to be Thankful

Thanksgiving is next week, and that means our thoughts turn to all of the reasons we have to be thankful. Thankfulness is a choice. No matter what life throws our way, we can be #thankful says @cara_putmanClick To Tweet There is so much I have to be thankful for. A wonderful husband. Four amazing kids. […]
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Published on November 18, 2015 01:06

November 16, 2015

Choosing fear or peace?

I know that I get to choose which road I will walk in this life. That I will walk with wisdom, but that I will walk with an eye to do everything God has placed in front of me while I am here.
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Published on November 16, 2015 01:34

November 13, 2015

Fiction Friday: A Respectable Actress

A Respectable Actress was a first for me…the first time I’ve read a historical novel by Dorothy Love. I thoroughly enjoyed this foray into Reconstruction Georgia in the years immediately after the war. I also loved how much research went into this novel, and how so many of the plot’s elements could be traced to actual […]
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Published on November 13, 2015 05:32

November 11, 2015

3 Ways to Thank a Veteran

Today is Veteran’s Day. Maybe you’ve noticed more ads (at least during football) that are actively thanking those who serve. There will be community events and more all in an effort to honor the many men and women who have lived and served throughout the wars this country has experienced. While many graves will be […]
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Published on November 11, 2015 01:03

November 6, 2015

Fiction Friday: Hiding Places

It’s Friday again, and that means the end of the week and the perfect opportunity to pick up a new novel. It also means that even though I’m not blogging quite as much, I couldn’t wait to bring you Hiding Places, the latest novel from Erin Healy, as well as two giveaways — be sure to read […]
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Published on November 06, 2015 01:30

November 2, 2015

Change: an Opportunity for a Fresh Promised Land

We're all in stages of change. Some aren't as dramatic as the one our church is experiencing. But change is a constant part of life. Therefore, our choice is to embrace or resist. May this promise from God's Word encourage you in the midst of your change.
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Published on November 02, 2015 02:40