Carolyn Broughton

[Excerpt from article first published in Cultivating magazine by Cultivating Oaks Press, Ltd]

In the womb-like darkness where we are remade, 

the seeded awareness of light piercing through 

is the source of our hope.

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It's January, and the days…

A few months ago, I received an Instagram DM that made me catch my breath. Someone I greatly admire and respect, Lancia E. Smith, whose work with the Cultivating Project I've followed for several years, had reached to extend…

Just hopping on here this first week of Advent (while the theme is HOPE!) to give a plug for the latest Velvet Ashes resource for women (and men!) of all ages and stages working cross-culturally, or anyone who is working…

Hey everyone, I'M IN THIS BOOK! :)

I've contributed an essay in which I explore the aftermath of our daughter's cancer journey, life overseas during the pandemic, and a transformative conversation with my spiritual director about the nature of…

It’s Friday of our first week back to homeschool. After several tiring days creaking back into the routine, this morning a small anticipation stirs in my belly. While my three kids work quietly and studiously on their independent electives…

A big piece of my heart is to equip young families with small kids to celebrate important holidays in meaningful ways. As the mom of a family of sojourners, I've worked hard over the years to develop resources for us…

{In this garden where all things good and true and beautiful are welcomed, here is a special guest post for your enjoyment, written by my son William: a short story he wrote for a Rabbit Room contest. While he didn't…

You guys, there is so much pain in the world right now. I can’t even comprehend it all, no one can, we’re all overloaded, overwhelmed, exhausted. Compassion fatigue is real -- some days we just can’t absorb any more pain. 

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Things are blooming over here!

Each Friday since last August (so, a whole entire year of my life, in case you missed that), I’ve tried to protect a couple hours to dive into the Alice-through-the-looking-glass world of music production. Eek!…

When my three kids were all tiny humans with seemingly endless needs, we were beginning life in our small village in Central Asia. I felt really isolated, and it was a daily struggle to stay buoyant.

In 2011 Ann Voskamp's…

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Finally, a place to offer all my music, news, videos and thoughts under one roof. It's been a long time coming. I can't wait for you to take a look…