An Invitation to Listen to the Soundtrack of Your Life
Sometimes inspiration comes out of nowhere. Here's an invitation to tune in to the soundtrack of your life to remember your best self.
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Cara McLauchlan
- May 18
- 2 min
What I Learned from Studying Romans for a Year
I didn't mean to spend a year in Romans. But after finishing an 8-week study, I couldn't tell you anything I learned. So I stayed for more.
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Cara McLauchlan
- May 3
- 2 min
How to Be the Most Interesting Woman in the Room
What makes your heart shine? Here's a personal invitation to shine more and become the most interesting woman in the room today.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 26
- 2 min
An Invitation to Re-Discover Calm in the 23rd Psalm
When I can't sleep, I try to remember Psalm 23. As we head into spring, here's your invitation to discover it's renewing calm once again.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 19
- 4 min
12 Well-Loved Springtime Recipes
Spring makes me long for all things new, especially what I put on my plate. Here are 12 well-loved spring recipes for spring-spiration.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 12
- 1 min
3 Renewing Goodies to Put Some Spring In Your Step
Spring is cranking up the goodness around here. I thought I would follow suit by sharing my favorite renewing thoughts with you.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 6
- 2 min
5 Good Things for Easter Week
It's Easter Week! Here are five good things I'm grateful for and enjoying this week.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 29
- 3 min
How I Learned to Love Awkward Prayers
Pray constantly, pray whenever and wherever you are. Here's my story of learning to pray awkwardly.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 15
- 3 min
What I'm Learning About Rest
Rest is something I know is good for me, but I'm not good at practicing. Here are a few gentle reminders to encourage more restful living.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 8
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 1
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 15
- 3 min
My Amateur Marriage Advice
It's love week and to celebrate I'm sharing three amateur thoughts about marriage. Not as an expert, but simple truths that always sustain.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 8
- 3 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 31
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 18
- 1 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 11
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
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.
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