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The Best Conversation Starter
What's your "go to" question for making small talk? Here's a fun story to consider taking your conversations to a more authentic place.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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My Favorite Winter Posts
How's your winter? Whether you're dreaming of spring or loving fierce weather, it's a perfect time for finding ways to be present to it all.

Cara McLauchlan
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What's Saving Your Life Right Now? 2023 Edition
As we are halfway through winter, a favorite blogger invites asking the question, "what's saving your life right now?" Here's my answer.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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A Bunch of Cozy Stuff for You
What would make your winter cozier? Taking a page from my friend Joe, here are a bunch of cozy things for inspiration.

Cara McLauchlan
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What Do You Need to Flourish this Winter?
What do you need to flourish this winter? For me - books! Re-reading a winter favorite that invites caring for ourselves well.

Cara McLauchlan
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No Challenges Please, Just Laughter This Year
Are you a declaring a word for the year type person? I want to be, then promptly forget my word. Here's the best word for 2023 - laugh.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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The Best of December Treats for You
What can be better than treats at Christmas? Here are a few favorite things gathered up for your encouragement this holiday season.

Cara McLauchlan
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What If the Holidays Were Easy?
Remember when the holidays were a joy? Here's a story about remembering the goodness of Christ's surprise for all of us.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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All Things Gratitude For You
Sharing a collection of all things gratitude with you as we get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday!

Cara McLauchlan
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16 Everyday Gratitude Ideas for You
What does gratitude look like in action? I asked myself this question and here's what I came up with.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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3 Slowing Down Fall Treats for You
Are you in need of taking things down a notch? Can I get a yes and amen? Here are three fall treats on slowing things down a bit.

Cara McLauchlan
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3 Favorite Fall Posts for You
Even though it's fall, Christmas feels like it's already closing in. Here are 3 favorite posts to invite you to take the fall season slow.

Cara McLauchlan
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3 Things That Are Surprising Me With Joy
This week marks the first week of fall. To celebrate the new season, I started thinking about what's giving me surprising joy.

Cara McLauchlan
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Where's Your Shut the Door Place?
Where do you go when you need to shut out the world for a little while? Here's my hammock story - hope it invites you to consider rest too.

Cara McLauchlan
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Why I Love Picnics and Why You Should Too
My dad loved a good "trunk picnic" - here's a sweet story and invitation to adopt a "picnic attitude" for life.

Cara McLauchlan
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