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Cara McLauchlan
- May 18
- 3 min
My 3 Favorite Decisions (So Far)
What are some of the best decisions you've made? Here are my favorite three so far.
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Cara McLauchlan
- May 11
- 3 min
What's Your Big Fat Prayer?
My friend Shelly prays big fat prayers. After spending time with her, I'm reminded that God likes it when we pray big.
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Cara McLauchlan
- May 4
- 3 min
My Mother's Best Quality That I Long For
My mom was a vixen. But beyond her beauty and ability to cook like Julia Child, was an even better quality. Here's her story.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Apr 27
- 1 min
My Three Favorite Posts
This end of the school year always invites me to ask "what did I learn this year?" Three favorite posts share some highlights.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 30
- 2 min
My Favorite 25 Renewing Things
Spring invites us to come out and play. With all things blooming, here are a few simple ideas to renew your heart this season.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 23
- 3 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 16
- 2 min
3 Spring Treats for You
After the spring-forward time change punishment, I think we all could use a treat. Here are a few goodies to cheer you up.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Mar 2
- 3 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 23
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 16
- 4 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 9
- 2 min
What's Saving Your Life Right Now?
What's saving your life right now? Now that we are deep into the winter season, it's the perfect time to remember the life-giving things.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Feb 2
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 26
- 3 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 19
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Jan 12
- 3 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Dec 29, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 17, 2021
- 5 min
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.
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Cara McLauchlan
- Nov 3, 2021
- 1 min
Feast - 10 Ideas on Ordinary Feasting
November is the perfect month to consider how we gather around the table. Here are 10 simple ideas for everyday feasting.
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