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 16
- 2 min
3 Spring Treats for You
After the spring-forward time change punishment, I think we all could use a treat. Here are a few goodies to cheer you up.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 9
- 3 min
What I’m (Still) Learning from Eating Mostly Plants
Its been two years since my husband and I challenged each other to eat mostly plants. Here's what we have learned so far on the journey.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 2
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Feb 2
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 26
- 3 min
Putting More Zest in Your Rest
Are you craving more rest? Me too. Recently rest snuck up on me and reminded me that it's not just for weekends.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 19
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 12
- 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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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 5
- 2 min
What’s Your Gratitude Style?
Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash I woke up to 2022 feeling blue-ish. Usually the start of a fresh new year feels hopeful to me. New...
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Cara McLauchlan
- Dec 29, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Dec 22, 2021
- 1 min
A Christmas Sonnet
My gift to you this Christmas - a beautiful sonnet from my friend Theresa.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
3 December Treats For You
Here are three treats to encourage you this holiday season.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Dec 8, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 30, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
The Year My 11-Year-Old Cooked Thanksgiving
Yes 11-year-olds can absolutely cook the Thanksgiving feast. Here's my Hell's Kitchen moment, saved by a spunky kid willing to step up.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 17, 2021
- 5 min
My Father's Rice and Beans
Rice and beans meant home to my dad. Here's my story of how home is where you decide to make it.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
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.
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