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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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 19, 2022
- 3 min
When You Want to Quit, Remember This
Do you ever feel like quitting? Me too. This was my "quitting day" story and the best advice for what I did next.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Sep 28, 2022
- 2 min
A Little Jubilee Story for You
I first learned about the Jubilee phenomenon on a trip to Alabama. Now I'm searching for more Jubilee moments in my everyday life.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
Could Ordinary Be Your Superpower?
Could average be your superpower? When it comes to changing the world for God, ordinary may be just the thing.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
Are You a Yellow-Door Person?
My friend Judy dreams of a yellow-doored cottage for her son. Her inspiration encouraged me to carry a yellow-doored attitude in my heart.
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Cara McLauchlan
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
What's Your Big Fat Prayer?
My friend Shelly prays big fat prayers. After spending time with her, I'm reminded that God likes it when we pray big.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 20, 2022
- 2 min
Would You Call Your Feet Beautiful?
Where are your feet taking you today? Here's my story of being up to good wherever my feet fall.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 14, 2022
- 1 min
A Musical Easter Treat for You
Here's my favorite "Get Pumped for Easter" playlist -- sure to get you inspired for Sunday.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 23, 2022
- 3 min
Why Rest Might Be Just the Thing
Most of my days feel like I'm pressing and striving. Here's my story of how resting first allows me to be up to good for God.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 2, 2022
- 3 min
It's Not Me, It's You
A recent sermon challenged my thinking with the idea, "it's not about me." Even though I didn't like it, it changed me.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 23, 2022
- 2 min
Unlikely Wisdom from Your Houseplants
Wisdom sometimes comes from unlikely places - like your houseplants. Here's what I'm learning from the fern in the corner.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
Finding True Grace Under a Tent In Haiti
When I asked God to pierce my heart, He answered with an adventure to Haiti. Here's how my prayer was answered in an unexpected way.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 9, 2022
- 2 min
What's Saving Your Life Right Now?
What's saving your life right now? Now that we are deep into the winter season, it's the perfect time to remember the life-giving things.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 12, 2022
- 3 min
Where Are You Finding Joy in Ordinary Places?
A funny story about how joy shows up in unexpected places -- like a bait and tackle restaurant in the Everglades.
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