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  • The Light Shines in the Darkness
    Friday, December 25th, 2009     Lori Roeleveld     Start the Conversation

    Father? Yes, my child? This is a very dark place that you have sent me. Yes, I know. You are the Light. The people here are lost. Yes, I know. You are the Way. They believe lies about you. I know. You are the Truth. There is the stench of death all around. You are …[ read more ]

  • Alone at Christmas – Silent Night
    Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009     Lori Roeleveld     4 Comments

    “I’ll be fine. I promise.”Arlene smiled into the phone as she switched off the porch light and locked the door. “You won’t be lonely?” Her oldest daughter could not resist calling from the car as they pulled away, headed to the airport. “Enjoy your trip, already! You and Mark deserve this vacation. Go!” As she …[ read more ]

  • Having A Charlie Brown Christmas? – You’re Close to Getting It Right
    Monday, December 21st, 2009     Lori Roeleveld     9 Comments

    I’ve spent this blizzard week-end watching holiday movies. Each flick had a crazy cast of characters aiming for a perfect Christmas but facing mounting conflict in that pursuit. Through a series of zany escapades and a healthy dose of miracles provided by the nebulous “spirit of Christmas” they all wound up with the perfect Christmas …[ read more ]

  • Like a House Afire – Further Adventures in the Advent of a New Tradition
    Saturday, December 19th, 2009     Lori Roeleveld     7 Comments

    Every year around this time in New England, there are reports of homes destroyed by chimney fire. It’s natural that as fires burn in the fireplace through the year, that layer after layer of soot collects inside the chimney stack and if it is not cleaned out, it reaches a dangerous level. This accumulation of …[ read more ]

  • Have You Ever Felt Alone in a Crowd?
    Thursday, December 17th, 2009     Lori Roeleveld     10 Comments

    Have you ever felt alone in a crowd? Have you ever sat in a room full of people and felt saturated with loneliness? When my children were young and encountered the occasional week-end when no friends were available for plans, they would despair and complain that they hated time alone. My exhortation was always the …[ read more ]