A Personal Retreat For You
Love the idea of retreat but hate the work involved to get away? Me too. What if a time of refreshment was simple? A few ideas for you.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 15
- 3 min
What I'm Learning About Rest
Rest is something I know is good for me, but I'm not good at practicing. Here are a few gentle reminders to encourage more restful living.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 8
- 2 min
The Best Conversation Starter
What's your "go to" question for making small talk? Here's a fun story to consider taking your conversations to a more authentic place.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 1
- 2 min
The Story of Happy Oranges
What could a smiley face on an orange do? Turns out, it became a reminder to a sweet girl that she was seen and loved.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 22
- 1 min
My Favorite Winter Posts
How's your winter? Whether you're dreaming of spring or loving fierce weather, it's a perfect time for finding ways to be present to it all.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 15
- 3 min
My Amateur Marriage Advice
It's love week and to celebrate I'm sharing three amateur thoughts about marriage. Not as an expert, but simple truths that always sustain.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 8
- 3 min
What's Saving Your Life Right Now? 2023 Edition
As we are halfway through winter, a favorite blogger invites asking the question, "what's saving your life right now?" Here's my answer.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 31
- 2 min
Do You Scripture Doodle?
I used to think the Bible was dusty stuff. My friend Michele encouraged me to dig in. She was right and doodling made it personal to me.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 25
- 2 min
A Bunch of Cozy Stuff for You
What would make your winter cozier? Taking a page from my friend Joe, here are a bunch of cozy things for inspiration.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 18
- 1 min
What Do You Need to Flourish this Winter?
What do you need to flourish this winter? For me - books! Re-reading a winter favorite that invites caring for ourselves well.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 11
- 2 min
No Challenges Please, Just Laughter This Year
Are you a declaring a word for the year type person? I want to be, then promptly forget my word. Here's the best word for 2023 - laugh.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
Your Invitation to a Good Barnstorming
What do prayer, barns, and learning to speak Spanish have in common? Here's my story of the perfect month to practice barn-storming.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min
The Best of December Treats for You
What can be better than treats at Christmas? Here are a few favorite things gathered up for your encouragement this holiday season.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
What If the Holidays Were Easy?
Remember when the holidays were a joy? Here's a story about remembering the goodness of Christ's surprise for all of us.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
Your Invitation to Go Deeper This Season
The holidays are the time of year we connect with folks near and far. It's also the perfect opportunity to go deeper in kindness.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
All Things Gratitude For You
Sharing a collection of all things gratitude with you as we get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday!
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
16 Everyday Gratitude Ideas for You
What does gratitude look like in action? I asked myself this question and here's what I came up with.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
Two Words You Can Use To Offer Light
When someone shares the two words, "come over" - it is a sweet opportunity to go deeper in life. Here's a little encouragement story.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
One Idea for Doing Something Brave
What do you tell yourself when you have to do the brave thing? For me, it helps to tell myself something funny. Here's my story.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
3 Slowing Down Fall Treats for You
Are you in need of taking things down a notch? Can I get a yes and amen? Here are three fall treats on slowing things down a bit.
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