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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
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The Greatest Mom Quality of All Time
My mom was a vixen. But beyond her beauty and cooking skills like Julia Child, was a better quality. Here's her story of listening well.

Cara McLauchlan
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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5 Calming & Comforting 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.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

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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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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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.

Cara McLauchlan
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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
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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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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.

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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What My Dad Taught Me About Golf (and Life)
It's the Superbowl of Golf week - the Masters. I'm remembering my dad who taught me to play and the life lessons the game has given me.

Cara McLauchlan
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