An Invitation to Listen to the Soundtrack of Your Life
Sometimes inspiration comes out of nowhere. Here's an invitation to tune in to the soundtrack of your life to remember your best self.
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Cara McLauchlan
- May 24
- 1 min
Hello Almost Summer! Seasonal Inspirations for You
Memorial Day is always the start of summer in my heart. Here are a few favorite posts to inspire you for the summer season ahead.
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Cara McLauchlan
- May 18
- 2 min
What I Learned from Studying Romans for a Year
I didn't mean to spend a year in Romans. But after finishing an 8-week study, I couldn't tell you anything I learned. So I stayed for more.
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Cara McLauchlan
- May 10
- 4 min
7 Life-Giving Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day
How can you find joy this Mother's Day? Here's a story about expanding the view of the day to remember those who have mothered you well.
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Cara McLauchlan
- May 3
- 2 min
How to Be the Most Interesting Woman in the Room
What makes your heart shine? Here's a personal invitation to shine more and become the most interesting woman in the room today.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 26
- 2 min
An Invitation to Re-Discover Calm in the 23rd Psalm
When I can't sleep, I try to remember Psalm 23. As we head into spring, here's your invitation to discover it's renewing calm once again.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 19
- 4 min
12 Well-Loved Springtime Recipes
Spring makes me long for all things new, especially what I put on my plate. Here are 12 well-loved spring recipes for spring-spiration.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 12
- 1 min
3 Renewing Goodies to Put Some Spring In Your Step
Spring is cranking up the goodness around here. I thought I would follow suit by sharing my favorite renewing thoughts with you.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 6
- 2 min
5 Good Things for Easter Week
It's Easter Week! Here are five good things I'm grateful for and enjoying this week.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 29
- 3 min
How I Learned to Love Awkward Prayers
Pray constantly, pray whenever and wherever you are. Here's my story of learning to pray awkwardly.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 22
- 2 min
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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