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A Sweet Little Christmas Story for You
What does it look like to live out Emmanuel, God with us? Here's a sweet story of a Mary that showed me how to live this out with her life.

Cara McLauchlan
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A Few Kind Reminders for Your Heart at Christmas
Ever feel like the holidays are too much? Me too. Here are some kind reminders that I created for my heart in hopes they encourage you too.

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All Things Advent for You
How do you Advent? Here is a collection of all my favorite Advent goodies, along with a few new resources I'm enjoying this season.

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One Simple Prayer for Thanksgiving
When I can't quiet my heart, I allow the words of others to be my calming prayer. Here is a favorite to turn to in the busy seasons.

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Your Invitation to Be a Beginner
Being a beginner is so much fun - you don't have to know it all while pursuing something you love. Where are you a beginner in your life?

Cara McLauchlan
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How to Be the Light Wherever You Are
My heart is longing for light right now. As I share this, I'm reminding myself that we can always share the light right where we are.

Cara McLauchlan
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3 Good Questions About What's Your Calling
What's your calling? I wish I knew with certainty. Here are three questions I'm considering to answer that question.

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5 Calming Fall Practices for You
Fall is a great time to turn over a new leaf of something good. Here are five ideas I'm sharing in hopes they encourage you to do the same.

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My Favorite Psalm for a Wilderness Season - Psalm 27
Psalm 27 sounded like a scripture you might frame or embroider on a pillow. Now, I see it as a battle-tested anthem for wilderness seasons.

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How to Love A Good Failure
Failure stinks. Or does it? Recently I was reminded that failure might be the fastest route to the best version of me. Here's my story.

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An Invitation to See Ordinary as 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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What I Learned This Summer & My Summer's End Picnic Menu
What did you learn this summer? Here are my three takeaways, along with a summer's end picnic menu in case you need some inspiration.

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My Sweetest Back to School Encouragement for You
No one in my home is heading back to school this season. But here are a few sweet words for parents as they prepare for the year ahead.

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How To Love Praying Out Loud (Even When It's Awkward)
Pray constantly, pray whenever and wherever you are. Here's my story of learning to pray awkwardly.

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An Invitation to Enjoy More Jubilee in Your Life
Where do you see Jubilee in your life? Here's a story about the rare Alabama Jubilee and an invitation to enjoy more of God's Jubilee daily.

Cara McLauchlan
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5 Books That Defined My Heart
What books have defined you so far? Here are five books that have shaped the person I am today.

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3 Thoughts on Combatting an Ordinary Life
I love adventure. But I'm not always good at it. Here are three ideas I'm working on to invite more adventure into my daily life.

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The Practice of Being Brave – What I Learned from Surfing
Summer is the perfect time to do something brave. Here's my story about surfing and the adventure of pursuing an outlandish dream.

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Maycember & Ordinary Lovely Things for You
How's your Maycember going? May is more than ever like December now, minus the cookies. Here's what's good around here.

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The Joy of Saying Yes & April Ordinary Lovely Things
Sharing what's ordinary and lovely for my April. Hoping it inspires you to take note of what is ordinary and lovely for you too.

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