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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
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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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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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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Three Ideas to Make Mondays a Smidge Easier
My friend Barbara loves Mondays. So much she calls them "Mon-Yays." Wherever you land, here are three ideas to love Mondays a smidge more.

Cara McLauchlan
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My January Ordinary Lovely Things
What's to love about January? Turns out there are quite a few ordinary lovely things.

Cara McLauchlan
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Merry Christmas vs. Happy Christmas vs. Cheers to All
Wrapping up the year with a post on Merry vs. Happy Christmas and all the ways you celebrate. Plus my dad's Puerto Rican Egg Nog recipe.

Cara McLauchlan
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Remember This When You Want to Quit
Do you ever feel like quitting? Me too. This was my "quitting day" story and the best advice for what I did next.

Cara McLauchlan
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Three Things I'm Doing for the Last Back to School
This week marks the last fall back to school for me. Here are three things I'm doing to honor the milestone it is.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

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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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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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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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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