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The Secret to Adventure
One good question revealed more adventure for me. Here's my story about how a secret wilderness path led me to new discoveries.

Cara McLauchlan


5 Surprising Things I Learned on a Mission Trip
Despite having almost nothing to contribute on a mission trip, I learned all that mattered is I had a willing heart. Here’s my story.

Cara McLauchlan


How To Listen As If Your Life Depends On It
I long for God’s words but can’t quiet my mind long enough to hear from Him. Here’s three ways I’m learning to listen well.

Cara McLauchlan


A Musical Easter Treat for You
Here's my favorite "Get Pumped for Easter" playlist -- sure to get you inspired for Sunday.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan


Who's In Your Circle?
How a fierce tribe of women allowed me to see more beauty in my days.

Cara McLauchlan


How to Be a Next Level Neighbor
I thought I was a good neighbor before the pandemic. It turns out, I had a lot to learn.

Cara McLauchlan


What Do You Want, Really?
Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash When’s the last time you shared, out loud, what you truly want? For me, it’s been a long time. Dreaming...

Cara McLauchlan


Ready to Grow?
Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash “The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen...

Cara McLauchlan


The Lovely Place of Hard-Fought Joy
Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,...

Cara McLauchlan


What's Good?
Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash “… always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in...

Cara McLauchlan


What's Saving Your Life Right Now?
Every year at this time, one of my favorite bloggers, Anne Bogel from Modern Mrs. Darcy asks, “what is saving your life right now?"

Cara McLauchlan


What's Your Holy Longing?
Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power...

Cara McLauchlan
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