by ParticularlyCALLED | Mar 31, 2022 | Personal Growth, Seasonal Reflections, Spiritual Growth
How to fast without giving up food? Is that even possible? Isn’t fasting by definition, “the foregoing of food” (literally: “to abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink especially as a religious observance” (Oxford Languages)? But ever...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Mar 6, 2022 | Seasonal Reflections
Growing up the focus was always on making sure we were fed. We lived, laughed, and loved around the table. Meals were everything and treats were the solution to every problem as well as the perfect means of celebrating every joyful moment. We had a generous, loving,...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Mar 1, 2022 | Seasonal Reflections
When I say “Lent is my favorite season” or “I’m so excited for Lent to start!” people look at me like I’m crazy. Am I crazy? Maybe a little masochistic (in the eyes of the world)? Or is there just a secret that most of the world...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Sep 12, 2021 | Self Care
I recently had the privilege of reading a beautiful new book by my dear friend Sarah Robinson called I love Jesus but I want to Die – Finding Hope in the Darkness of Depression. It was a powerful, beautiful book about the reality and pain of depression and...
by ParticularlyCALLED | Dec 1, 2019 | Prioritizing your life, Seasonal Reflections
What God wants for Christmas… The Advent season culminates in a day filled with gifts… Gifts for everyone but the ONE we are celebrating. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we spent Advent preparing to give the Christ Child the ONE gift He truly desires from...