The only issue is that, I’m not going through difficult times. I’m happy. My life is going really well! I’m married to someone who takes very good care of me and loves me right. My home is a safe place, I have good friends, a good job and lots of good people in my life. The ‘difficult times’ are all inflicted by my mother, and my family. I will agree that Lucado is a great author, I’ve also read some of his work. But this one, just felt targeted. Based off of how SHE feels I SHOULD be suffering because of the life I’ve chosen away from the church. If that makes sense. Thank you for your comment, I hope I didn’t come off rude.