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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.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan


What Was Your Year in a Word?
Looking back over your year, what is one word to describe what you learned? Here's my story about my word, diligence.

Cara McLauchlan


A Christmas Sonnet
My gift to you this Christmas - a beautiful sonnet from my friend Theresa.

Cara McLauchlan


3 December Treats For You
Here are three treats to encourage you this holiday season.

Cara McLauchlan


How Can You Treasure the Season?
What is your favorite part of the Christmas story? Mine is just one line from Luke 2. Here's my story about Mary's example of pondering.

Cara McLauchlan


Your True Christmas
What does a true Christmas look like for you? Here's my story of when I decided to stop doing Christmas and start being Christmas.

Cara McLauchlan


What's Your Idea of a Beautiful Feast?
Recently I was overwhelmed by a lavish feast in the mountains. It. reminded me how God wants to bless us, but we have to be ready.

Cara McLauchlan


Ending the Homecoming Queen Habit
I always wanted to be the Homecoming Queen. Even though it never happened, here's my story of quitting the approval contest for good.

Cara McLauchlan


What to Do When Hurricanes of the Heart Strike
When storms come, I know how to prepare. But what do I do for personal storms? Here are 3 ideas on handling storms of the heart.

Cara McLauchlan


Beginning
Encouragement for homeschooling parents as you begin the new year. In a nutshell, be all in.

Cara McLauchlan


The Simple But Lovely Act of Checking In
Our healthcare workers desperately need your encouragement. Here are a few simple ways to share the love.

Cara McLauchlan


Designing Future You
What will your life look in 10 years? A quick encouragement to practice future you after homeschooling is over.

Cara McLauchlan


Who's In Your Circle?
How a fierce tribe of women allowed me to see more beauty in my days.

Cara McLauchlan
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