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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.

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3 Things That Are Surprising Me With Joy
This week marks the first week of fall. To celebrate the new season, I started thinking about what's giving me surprising joy.

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Where's Your Shut the Door Place?
Where do you go when you need to shut out the world for a little while? Here's my hammock story - hope it invites you to consider rest too.

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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.

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Calming End of Summer Treats for You
Are you in need of a little calm? Me too. Sharing 5 calming end-of-summer treats for both of us. Your welcome.

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Favorite Back to School Reminders for You
I love the back-to-school season. Here are a few of my favorite encouraging thoughts for the year ahead.

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Are You a Yellow-Door Person?
My friend Judy dreams of a yellow-doored cottage for her son. Her inspiration encouraged me to carry a yellow-doored attitude in my heart.

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My Little Summer Loves
Summer is perfect for falling in love. Here are my 3 little summer loves or what my heart is into this season.

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My Summer Reading Project
What are you reading? This summer is your invitation to explore a curiosity in great books.

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Who Do You Want to Be?
Instead of asking, "what do you want to do this summer?" - I was challenged to go deeper. Here's my story.

Cara McLauchlan
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3 Summer Goodies for You
Three fun treats to kick off your 2022 summer season.

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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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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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Would You Call Your Feet Beautiful?
Where are your feet taking you today? Here's my story of being up to good wherever my feet fall.

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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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What I’m (Still) Learning from Eating Mostly Plants
Its been two years since my husband and I challenged each other to eat mostly plants. Here's what we have learned so far on the journey.

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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.

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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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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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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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