And for fun…

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Supposedly, I’m cut out for New York City. Hilarious since I’ve only been there twice for one day business trips on Wall Street. That would be during my corporate fundraising days. I would love to visit someday and see more than that area in town. You Belong in New York City You’re the energetic, ambitious type.And only NYC is fast …

Generation NeXt Marriage is here!

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Yesterday I received my copy of Generation NeXt Marriage in the mail. Last Christmas I worked on the questionnaires and chapters as Tricia drafted them. It was great to hold this puppy in my hands. This is a practical and honest guide for married couples about how to build our marriage relationships for the long haul. The lay-out of the …

Ane Mulligan’s Review of Canteen Dreams

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Putman’s attention to historical detail breathes vitality into this story and sweeps the reader back to the days of WWII when people displayed patriotism with pride. Her vibrant characters set in a world at war will quickly find their way into your heart. -Ane MulliganPublished on Novel Journey at the end of the December 12th post. I keep waiting for …

The Miracle of Life

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In just a few days, we will celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. I love the miracle of that virgin birth, and the amazing love that it displays. That Jesus, the Son of God, would agree to come down and start life as a newborn. Why? So that when His time came, He could say that He had …

What’s your color?

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So now that the tile is in (and looks great!), the next step is painting. That will happen in January hopefully. My friend, Crystal Miller, had this on her blog, so I tried it. Here’s what it suggested: You Should Paint Your Room Green Natural and balance, green can bring both calm and growth to your life. Your green room …

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

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Last night we got eleven inches of snow! The snow started in the morning, then cleared in the afternoon. But by 5 p.m. it had started again and didn’t stop until this morning. I was glued to the internet, watching the progress of the storm, and the estimates of total snow slowly ease up over the course of the day. …

Novel Reviews looks at Canteen Dreams

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Kelly Klepfer has reviewed Canteen Dreams over at Novel Reviews. Here’s what she had to say: My Review: I don’t consider myself a history nut, but maybe I am. I loved reading about 1942 Nebraska and the North Platte welcome given to the soldiers just passing through. Putnam painted some scenes so powerfully that I could almost smell and hear …

Need a Stocking Stuffer?

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If you’re looking for a stocking stuffer, Canteen Dreams would make a great gift. To see some of the reviews, click here. I’m pleased to report that you can purchase the book from Carpenter’s Son in Lafayette, Indiana or Bible Supplies in North Platte, Nebraska. I know that Carpenter’s Son will ship the book, and you can order it by …

Review: What Lies Within

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I got my first exposure to Karen Ball at the 2005 ACFW conference. It was my first writing conference, and she was the keynoter. She did an amazing job of blending humor, heart-wrenching honesty, and spiritual depth in her talks. What Lies Within is the first of her books that I have read all the way through. I picked up …

Will Smith on Marriage

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I’ve spent a couple days sequestered in a Chicago hotel working on multiple deadlines while Eric attends a conference. I’ve joked he has a conference and I have a computer. I actually have to get back to work, because I want to spend a couple more hours writing 2-3K more words before I leave. Oh and there’s the final review …