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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


Unlikely Wisdom from Your Houseplants
Wisdom sometimes comes from unlikely places - like your houseplants. Here's what I'm learning from the fern in the corner.

Cara McLauchlan


Finding True Grace Under a Tent In Haiti
When I asked God to pierce my heart, He answered with an adventure to Haiti. Here's how my prayer was answered in an unexpected way.

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


Your True Christmas
What does a true Christmas look like for you? Here's my story of when I decided to stop doing Christmas and start being Christmas.

Cara McLauchlan


The Year My 11-Year-Old Cooked Thanksgiving
Yes 11-year-olds can absolutely cook the Thanksgiving feast. Here's my Hell's Kitchen moment, saved by a spunky kid willing to step up.

Cara McLauchlan


My Father's Rice and Beans
Rice and beans meant home to my dad. Here's my story of how home is where you decide to make it.

Cara McLauchlan


What's Your Idea of a Beautiful Feast?
Recently I was overwhelmed by a lavish feast in the mountains. It. reminded me how God wants to bless us, but we have to be ready.

Cara McLauchlan


One Great Question to Transform Your Day
Could one question really change your day? Maybe. It's a fun experiment to try out. Here's my story of the day-changer question.

Cara McLauchlan


The Power of Homeschooling with Cara McLauchlan
What a privilege to be featured on The Walkshow with Walker Neer as we discuss, "The Power of Homeschooling."

Cara McLauchlan


What I’m Learning About Living Well
How a chance encounter at a tailgate reminded me to live. A story about Jenny who changed my mind about how we view our days.

Cara McLauchlan


Ending the Homecoming Queen Habit
I always wanted to be the Homecoming Queen. Even though it never happened, here's my story of quitting the approval contest for good.

Cara McLauchlan


What to Do When Hurricanes of the Heart Strike
When storms come, I know how to prepare. But what do I do for personal storms? Here are 3 ideas on handling storms of the heart.

Cara McLauchlan


3 Ideas on Making Your Home a True Refuge
Creating a true refuge is more than a home's decor. Here are three ideas for considering the soul of your sanctuary.

Cara McLauchlan


The Very Best Back-to-School Advice
The back-to-school season inspired me to share my best advice as my son headed out. It turns out, the best advice is no advice: just love.

Cara McLauchlan


Doing Brave Things – Even When They Feel Small
Sometimes brave looks like climbing a mountain and sometimes not. Here's my story about being brave with a tiny thing - being on a podcast.

Cara McLauchlan


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

Cara McLauchlan


The Beauty of Grace Days
If I could learn how to give myself the same grace I give my dog, I would be making progress. I decided to choose grace for my attitude.

Cara McLauchlan


Behold
What we behold, we become. How spending time with God and the Word first makes me a better person.

Cara McLauchlan
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