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Mary of Clopas: The Other Disciple on the Road
Was Mary of Clopas the other disciple with Clopas on the road to Emmaus, one of the first witnesses to the risen Jesus? Does art inform us?

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 21, 20215 min read
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History: Racist Church Histories as Different as Black and White
Christian history shows Racism; Historic records are as different as black and white.

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 16, 20214 min read
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Gatekeepers vs. Freedom (3)
Let's look at Gatekeepers vs freedom; how gatekeepers assume authority that limits the freedom and authority of others.

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 15, 20216 min read
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Gatekeepers in Churches (2)
Some gatekeepers in churches stop women in ministry; other men facilitate and actively open the way for woman leaders.

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 14, 20217 min read
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Do we need a Gatekeeper? (1)
What is a gatekeeper? Who is the gate? Who opens the gate and who closes it?

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 13, 20214 min read
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Racism in Christian Churches?
White Evangelical Racism by Anthea Butler

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 11, 20213 min read
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Book Review: Deafening
Even if you cannot hear with your ears, you can hear the message of hope in the face of trials! The sounds of war can be deafening, but...

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 10, 20212 min read
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Can Lay Women Preach?
A personal example of an unordained laywoman preaching

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 6, 20213 min read
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Waves of Feminism Ebb and Flow
Feminism is the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes. It is not new.

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 1, 20215 min read
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God has given great gifts: regardless of gender!
According to Paul, in his letter to the Romans, God has given us various gifts. The gifts are based on God's grace to us, not according...

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 29, 20211 min read
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Event Review: When Women Speak #WhenSheSpeaks
I am reflecting on the September 27th online event "When Women Speak: A conversation with Anthea Butler, Kristin Kobes Du Mez and Beth...

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 28, 20215 min read
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When did Churches begin to Ordain Women as Preachers?
When did churches begin to ordain women as preachers and pastors? Find out about what early women ministers did!

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 27, 20219 min read
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Movie Review: Mary Magdalene (2018 Movie)
Media Review: I am reflecting on some of the books and media I have reviewed as part of my research into the various views of the life...

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 26, 20212 min read
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Should Women Preach? Katharina Schutz Zell
Yes! In Bible times, Medieval times, and today! Katharina Schutz Zell (1497-1562) wrote, taught, preached and lived her faith. She was...

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 24, 20212 min read
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Mary, mother of Jesus: Landowner?
Mary the mother of Jesus and Mary of Clopas: were they sisters in law? How did they survive financially?

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 23, 20214 min read
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Follow the Money! Where did women get funds to support Jesus?
The Bible tells us that women supported Jesus from their personal financial means. Let's look at ancient inheritance and property...

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 20, 20214 min read
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Book Review: The Magdalene Gospel: Meeting the Women who Followed Jesus
Book Review: The Magdalene Gospel presents short fictional reflections from women who knew Jesus.

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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Book Review: Daughter of Cana, sister to a disciple of Jesus
Book Review: Daughter of Cana is about the fictional twin sister of Apostle Thomas

Elaine R Kelly
Aug 29, 20215 min read
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How Many Women are in the Gospels?
How many women are in the Gospels? 35. Meet all of them in the biblical fiction Forgotten Followers from Broken to Bold Book 1

Elaine R Kelly
Aug 18, 20216 min read
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Cast of Characters: Twelve women who were eyewitnesses, patrons, disciples and apostles
Can you describe 12 women who were disciples of Jesus? Get to know them here and in my fiction: Forgotten Followers: From Broken to Bold

Elaine R Kelly
Aug 4, 202121 min read
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Writing that inspires, empowers and lifts up women
What is our purpose and mission in life? Some people find employment that matters, that contributes to achieving the larger goals of...

Elaine R Kelly
Mar 12, 20214 min read
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