by ParticularlyCALLED | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. – John 12:25 Hate. It’s a strong word. I’m sure you’ve heard the watered down interpretation of this passage, they all say, “It...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
When God wills suffering? How can a good God possibly allow suffering? We pronounce the question with a flourish, smiling smugly on the inside thinking that we’ve finally found ourselves an excuse to doubt Him, or at the very least, justify our bitterness or our...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Feb 26, 2020 | Spiritual Growth, Uncategorized
Does it ever seem impossible to rejoice in difficulty? Let’s see if we can lessen some of the fear that’s involved. Lord, I’m here with You. I’m aching. Life hurts. I wish everything didn’t always have to feel so hard. But, Lord,...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Feb 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Possibly the most painful thing I’ve ever dealt with is the difference in opinion my husband and I have over conflict resolution. It might sound like a minor detail but since conflicts arise every day – parenting, changes of plans, miscommunications…. Some...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Are you in a difficult relationship? If you are, or ever have been, you know how painful they can be. They suck the joy from our step and the purpose from our souls. And most often we begin to think it is because the love has left that relationship and been replaced...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Jul 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Are you looking for “marital bliss”? Have you done all the research and read all the books and can’t figure out why you are still struggling? Yep, me too. The Secret to Marital Bliss? Let me tell you a secret, we are all struggling. No one has that...
