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How to Spend a Perfect Summer Day
What's your idea of a perfect summer day? The summer season is in high gear and however you choose to spend it, why not take some time to rest in its beauty?

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


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


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 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


25 Renewing Spring 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.

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


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


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


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


14 Encouraging Practices For You
As we head into the holidays, here are 14 encouraging practices. We all need reminding of good things, starting within each of us.

Cara McLauchlan


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


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


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


5 Calming 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


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


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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