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How To Listen As If Your Life Depends On It
I long for God’s words but can’t quiet my mind long enough to hear from Him. Here’s three ways I’m learning to listen well.

Cara McLauchlan
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3 Ways to Slow Down with Scripture
When I read the Psalms, they slow me down. Here are three ways that invite the best me, through the calming work of scripture.

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Your Invitation to Make Friends with Winter
Even though it's not easy - there is a lot to love about winter. Here are some thoughts to encourage you to make friends with winter.

Cara McLauchlan
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What Are These Days For You?
What's new? Does this question unnerve you like it sometimes does me? Here's my story about how I am working on seeing it differently.

Cara McLauchlan
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50 Cheery Winter Things for You
What's cheering you on? I decided to make a list of all the life-giving winter things to remind myself of what's good no matter the season.

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A Few Kind Reminders for Your Heart at Christmas
Ever feel like the holidays are too much? Me too. Here are some kind reminders that I created for my heart in hopes they encourage you too.

Cara McLauchlan
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All Things Advent for You
How do you Advent? Here is a collection of all my favorite Advent goodies, along with a few new resources I'm enjoying this season.

Cara McLauchlan
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Your Invitation to Be a Beginner
Being a beginner is so much fun - you don't have to know it all while pursuing something you love. Where are you a beginner in your life?

Cara McLauchlan
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How to Be the Light Wherever You Are
My heart is longing for light right now. As I share this, I'm reminding myself that we can always share the light right where we are.

Cara McLauchlan
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3 Good Questions About What's Your Calling
What's your calling? I wish I knew with certainty. Here are three questions I'm considering to answer that question.

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5 Calming Fall Practices for You
Fall is a great time to turn over a new leaf of something good. Here are five ideas I'm sharing in hopes they encourage you to do the same.

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My Favorite Psalm for a Wilderness Season - Psalm 27
Psalm 27 sounded like a scripture you might frame or embroider on a pillow. Now, I see it as a battle-tested anthem for wilderness seasons.

Cara McLauchlan
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How to Love A Good Failure
Failure stinks. Or does it? Recently I was reminded that failure might be the fastest route to the best version of me. Here's my story.

Cara McLauchlan
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An Invitation to See Ordinary as Your Superpower
Could average be your superpower? When it comes to changing the world for God, ordinary may be just the thing.

Cara McLauchlan
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What I Learned This Summer & My Summer's End Picnic Menu
What did you learn this summer? Here are my three takeaways, along with a summer's end picnic menu in case you need some inspiration.

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My Sweetest Back to School Encouragement for You
No one in my home is heading back to school this season. But here are a few sweet words for parents as they prepare for the year ahead.

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How To Love Praying Out Loud (Even When It's Awkward)
Pray constantly, pray whenever and wherever you are. Here's my story of learning to pray awkwardly.

Cara McLauchlan
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An Invitation to Enjoy More Jubilee in Your Life
Where do you see Jubilee in your life? Here's a story about the rare Alabama Jubilee and an invitation to enjoy more of God's Jubilee daily.

Cara McLauchlan
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5 Books That Defined My Heart
What books have defined you so far? Here are five books that have shaped the person I am today.

Cara McLauchlan
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3 Thoughts on Combatting an Ordinary Life
I love adventure. But I'm not always good at it. Here are three ideas I'm working on to invite more adventure into my daily life.

Cara McLauchlan
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