by ParticularlyCALLED | Dec 21, 2023 | Endurance, Seasonal Reflections
Have you ever questioned how True Joy in the Lord can be compatible with taking up your cross as a Christian? Have you ever despaired of being able to “Choose joy” just because everybody tells you that’s what you are supposed to do? Have you ever...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Nov 28, 2023 | Seasonal Reflections, Self Care
Spiritual Burnout can be especially bad around the Holidays, and you may not even know you have it! Entering the holidays almost always fills us with a mutual sense of excitement and dread. Excitement at the thought of having some time off and enjoying all the sparkly...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Nov 25, 2023 | Quiet and Listening to God, Seasonal Reflections, Spiritual Growth
Back in the day they didn’t have technology, screens, internet, music, and media providing a constant stream of input and noise to contend with at every moment… they also had much stronger faith. Lord, give me a quiet heart that does not ask to understand,...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Oct 5, 2023 | Trauma and Healing Wounds
“I think I need a break. I might move home for a while. I’ve realized Alex [husband of 2 years] is abusive…” My friend’s confidence cut me to the heart. I was devastated for her. I felt her pain keenly but also felt the pain of seeing yet...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Oct 3, 2023 | Calling, Endurance, Grace and Strength
No one ever told me this would be easy, but I never knew that it could be this hard” – “Brave” Moriah Peters . Truer words were never spoken of marriage. First, let me give a tiny disclaimer: I am married and I would do it all over again an...