A Personal Message to Readers

Dear everyone,

First, I apologize to those of you trying to comment on posts over the past few days. Hackers are getting vicious these days and as some of you know, my site was infiltrated a few months back. When I increased security this weekend, it unfortunately locked out comments from readers but that’s been corrected. So, if you’d like to comment on either post you will find them here: November is coming 

and here: How We Can Own This Election. Again, I apologize for the frustration this caused! I appreciate all of you and look forward to your comments – even the ones that disagree with me!

Second, this has been a rugged year on us all, I know. I’m praying for all of us as we face the challenges of these times. It’s hard not to read Scripture, look at the headlines, and consider what more we can do to further God’s kingdom on earth! Like many of you, I am still saddened by the loss of one young, creative man. Chadwick Boseman has been an inspiration to me in life through his work (especially Black Panther – being such a devoted Marvel fan) and through his words in interviews. Now, he continues to be an inspiration in his death. This quote in particular motivates me as we all listen to the past few years of his interviews knowing now what he was battling: “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything You gave me.” #wakandaforever

Finally, please indulge a personal request. Due to the cancellation of speaking engagements, the slump in book sales (something hitting many writers), and several weeks of job loss for my husband, it’s become a struggle to underwrite my website and the blog. (Thankfully, my job has remained intact and now my husband’s work has resumed so we’re managing our basic life expenses.) There is some cost to maintenance, security, and sending out the blog posts email. So, I’ve joined Patreon, a website that allows artists, writers, and other creators to safely, securely create a small community of patrons who support their work.

If you’ve been positively impacted by my writing and are able, I invite you to consider investing in my blog and my writing/speaking ministry here at my site on Patreon. For all who already have, I offer my deepest thanks.

During the initial COVID19 isolation, I did enroll in a training course through AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) and have graduated with certification as a Coach for Christian Communicators. I have started a coaching business and would be honored to invest in any of you seeking support for your own ministry – you can check it out here. Please know for those in full-time ministry, I won’t allow finances to be a barrier.

Please join me in praying for all those who communicate for Christ in these days. There are spiritual, financial, and cultural challenges for all working to remain strong on biblical truth. Pray for Christian camps, conference, and retreat centers trying to hang on. Please let me know how I can pray for and support you as you continue working in the fields of the Lord!

God will lead us through this. As Tolkien wrote in The Hobbit, “So comes snow after fire, and even dragons have their endings.”

We have every reason to hope, because of Christ. May you be blessed and may we all be blessings to

those God has called us to serve in these times. Thank you for indulging a private note. Please let us know the challenges you’ve faced through these times (in the comments) and the joys you’ve experienced in Christ!

Once again, my site on Patreon is Lori Roeleveld

Mercy and grace, Lori

A Personal Message and Appeal to Readers During a Hard Season https://t.co/Xe8SE5JgJR #amwriting #Jesus

— Lori Roeleveld (@lorisroeleveld) September 1, 2020