Who Do You Want to Be?
Instead of asking, "what do you want to do this summer?" - I was challenged to go deeper. Here's my story.
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Cara McLauchlan
- May 25, 2022
- 1 min
3 Summer Goodies for You
Three fun treats to kick off your 2022 summer season.
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Cara McLauchlan
- May 18, 2022
- 3 min
My 3 Favorite Decisions (So Far)
What are some of the best decisions you've made? Here are my favorite three so far.
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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
- May 4, 2022
- 3 min
My Mother's Best Quality That I Long For
My mom was a vixen. But beyond her beauty and ability to cook like Julia Child, was an even better quality. Here's her story.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 27, 2022
- 1 min
My Three Favorite Posts
This end of the school year always invites me to ask "what did I learn this year?" Three favorite posts share some highlights.
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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
- Apr 6, 2022
- 2 min
3 Ways Golf Makes You a Better Human
Golf gives me more than just a chance to play. Here's what I'm learning about how golf makes me a better human.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 30, 2022
- 2 min
My Favorite 25 Renewing Things
Spring invites us to come out and play. With all things blooming, here are a few simple ideas to renew your heart this season.
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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 16, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 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
- Feb 2, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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