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Celebrating All the Dads I've Known and Loved
Who has fathered you well? Whether or not you call them dad, here's an invitation to celebrate those who have nurtured you along the way.

Cara McLauchlan


My Summer Reading Project
What are you reading? This summer is your invitation to explore a curiosity in great books.

Cara McLauchlan


A Note to Your Summer Self
What words do you need to hear this summer season? For inspiration, here's my story about my summer note tradition.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan


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


25 Simple Ways to Renew This Spring
Spring invites us to come out and play. With all things blooming, here are a few simple ideas to renew your heart this season.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan


What Was Your Year in a Word?
Looking back over your year, what is one word to describe what you learned? Here's my story about my word, diligence.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan


5 Simple Ways to Make Your Meals Memorable
How can you turn the ordinary "what's for dinner?" into something a bit extra? Here are a few easy ideas to try around your table.

Cara McLauchlan


5 Ways to Flourish This Summer (Despite the Chaos)
What seasonal rhythms will you embrace this summer? Here are five ideas to flourish this summer (even if your summer feels like chaos.)

Cara McLauchlan


Do This When You Need to Be Reminded of Good Things
We all struggle. But how do you stay reminded of the good things in your life? Here's how I stay focused on the good stuff in life.

Cara McLauchlan


What I Wish I Knew at Graduation: 5 Good Thoughts
What would older you share with 18-year-old you? Here are five good thoughts on what I wish I knew at graduation.

Cara McLauchlan


7 Ways Keeping a Journal Can Make You a Better Human
I’ve always kept a journal. Only recently have I come to realize what a lifegiving practice it is. Here are 7 great reasons to make it part of your life.

Cara McLauchlan


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


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


3 Ways to Slow Down with Scripture
When I read the Psalms, they slow me down. Here are three ways that invite the best me, through the calming work of scripture.

Cara McLauchlan


50 Cheery Winter Things for You
What's cheering you on? I decided to make a list of all the life-giving winter things to remind myself of what's good no matter the season.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan


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.

Cara McLauchlan
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