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Sue Monk Kidd: The Dance of the Dissident Daughter (Book Review)
Reflections on feminist and liberation theology based on Sue Monk Kidd's spiritual memoir, The Dance of the Dissident Daughter.

Elaine R Kelly
Jun 2521 min read
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Mariamne Transforms Female to Male, Becomes "Equal to the Apostles"
"Equal to the Apostles" Mariamne transformed to a man to travel as an apostle with Philip and Bartholomew.

Elaine R Kelly
May 1715 min read
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Apostles: Are There Female Apostles?
Were there Female Apostles, Evangelists, Preachers and Teachers in the early church? Who are the Female Apostles?

Elaine R Kelly
May 58 min read
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The Centurion at the Tomb (LGBTQ+ affirming biblical fiction short story)
LGBTQ+ affirming short story about a Centurion loyal to Jesus. Did he commit treason?

Elaine R Kelly
Jan 302 min read
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The Mysteries Revealed on the Road (free inspirational download)
Inspirational poster empowering women. Free Download!

Elaine R Kelly
Jan 281 min read
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Mary Magdalene's Miracle (CBE)
Did Mary Magdalene testify before Emperor Tiberius that Christ rose? Did she perform the miracle of the red egg? Why has this been sidelined

Elaine R Kelly
Apr 4, 20247 min read
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Why LGBTQ characters in a Novel of the Early Church?
Fact and fiction basis to affirm LGBTQ characters in a novel of the early church

Elaine R Kelly
Apr 3, 20248 min read
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Making Biblical Fiction Framed by Truth (CIPA)
When the Bible is true, how can fiction be biblical? How do we blend fiction with truth? How is biblical fiction framed by biblical truth?

Elaine R Kelly
Nov 9, 20235 min read
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5 Ways to Make Christian Fiction Better (CIPA)
Do you like Christian Fiction? Let's look at why or why not and 5 ways to make it better.

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 26, 20237 min read
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5 Things Art Shows About What Society Values
Five Things Art Shows about What Society Values: Men and Masculinity

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 28, 20238 min read
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From Prostitutes to Priests: How We Imagine Women Matters (CBE)
For centuries, art and theology have shown women as prostitutes and neglected women's history as priests. How we imagine women matters.

Elaine R Kelly
Jul 20, 20234 min read
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Freed or Confined in Genesis: Two Fictional Tales
Two fictional tales from Genesis illustrate how underlying ideas can be incorporated into biblical stories.

Elaine R Kelly
Jul 4, 202312 min read
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Mary and Jesus: Mother and Son
Ancient records pair Mother and Son, Mary and Jesus in Eucharist based on the book Mary and Early Christian Women: Hidden Leadership

Elaine R Kelly
May 28, 20236 min read
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Mother Mary as High Priest and Bishop
Evidence that Mary, mother of Jesus was a priest and bishop based on book Mary and Early Christian Women: Hidden Leadership

Elaine R Kelly
May 26, 20237 min read
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Art Preserves Mother Mary as Liturgical Leader
What evidence is there that Mother Mary became a liturgical leader and priest? While texts were redacted, art preserves records of women preachers and leaders based on the book Mary and Early Christian Women: Hidden Leadership

Elaine R Kelly
May 23, 20235 min read
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How to Read Biblical Fiction (Free Download!)
Biblical Fiction fits within the frame of the Bible. Imagining yourself in the Bible narrative impacts your mind and emotions. reveals truth

Elaine R Kelly
May 14, 20235 min read
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Step into Scripture: Do You Imagine Yourself in Bible Stories?
When you yourself in Bible stories you experience God. It's a form of prayer. Biblical fiction puts you in the shoes of women of the Bible.

Elaine R Kelly
May 3, 20235 min read
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Q&A: Why Write a Historical Biblical Fiction?
Interview with Elaine Kelly Author about putting themes of equality into historical biblical fiction

Elaine R Kelly
Jan 18, 20239 min read
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Is it Christian Fiction?
Why the re-telling of the Gospel from the women's perspective may not fit the Christian Fiction genre. Which books/movies called Christian?

Elaine R Kelly
Jan 13, 202310 min read
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Forgotten Women and Girls in the Christmas Story
Women and girls who were shepherds were forgotten in the Christmas story, and as historic female shepherds and pastors.

Elaine R Kelly
Nov 27, 20226 min read
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6 Powerful Features of Parables: Principles for Interpretation
The features of parables meant that Jesus used them to demonstrate ideas; like a parable, fiction is a powerful, relatable story

Elaine R Kelly
May 14, 20225 min read
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