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Finding Her Voice: Contest Awards and Editorial Book Reviews
Finding Her Voice: Editorial Reviews, Contest Win, and Successful Book Launch.

Elaine R Kelly
Apr 184 min read


God and Women: Ezer Helpers (Genesis, Psalms, 1 Peter, Abraham and Sarah)
A woman is an Ezer-helper, an equal counterpart, a strong ally, warrior, and lifesaver.

Elaine R Kelly
Apr 1414 min read


Does the Gospel of Mary Confirm that Mary Magdalene went to Alexandria?
Mary Magdalene was an apostle to the apostles. Did she travel to Rome and Alexandria? What does the Gospel of Mary tell us?

Elaine R Kelly
Feb 1010 min read


2025 Goodreads Challenge and Book Reviews
Take a look at the books I've read in the 2025 Goodreads Challenge.

Elaine R Kelly
Dec 30, 20255 min read


Eve: Faithful, Waiting, Expecting, Hoping (Genesis 3)
What if the Bible shows Eve as faithful and blessed? (Genesis 3 vs Luke 1-2).

Elaine R Kelly
Dec 15, 20259 min read


Mother Mary, Brave and Bold
Mary: brave and bold. Where did she find the faith to overcome fear, the comfort in difficulty, and the hope for the future?

Elaine R Kelly
Dec 13, 202513 min read


O Come Emmanuel: Preparing for Wisdom-Spirit and the Word to come in the Flesh
O Come Emmanuel: is God with us in the Word (Jesus) and also in Wisdom-Sophia?

Elaine R Kelly
Dec 2, 202517 min read


God, Nemesis, and the Wheel of Fortune
Nemesis is the goddess of justice, rolling the wheel of fortune. How is she different from the Christian God?

Elaine R Kelly
Nov 22, 202510 min read


Who are Mary Salome and Mary of Clopas? (women in the Bible) Who is Clopas?
Are Mary of Clopas and Salome the same person? Who is the sister of Jesus's mother Mary? Who are Salome and Mary of Clopas in the Bible? Who is Clopas in John 19:25?

Elaine R Kelly
Nov 19, 20258 min read


The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have, by Regina V. Cates (Book Review)
The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have (Book Review)

Elaine R Kelly
Nov 18, 20259 min read


Neither Jew nor Gentile? Who does the Bible call a Dog? (Galatians)
Who does the Bible call a dog? What does it mean that there is neither Jew nor Greek?

Elaine R Kelly
Nov 4, 202511 min read


Cast of Characters: Apostle Paul and Female Apostles (Phoebe, Priscilla/Prisca, Persis, Junia) Romans 16
Yes, women were apostles and church planters in the early church. Find out about Phoebe, Priscilla, Persis, and Junia, and the many women listed in Romans 16.

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 29, 20257 min read


Apostle Junia in Philadelphia, Sardis, and Smyrna (Churches of Revelation)
If Apostle Junia went to Philadelphia, Sardis, and Smyrna, what would she encounter? Find out about these cities named in the book of Revelation.

Elaine R Kelly
Jul 24, 202512 min read


Apostle Junia in Colossae, Laodicea, Hierapolis (Churches of Revelation)
Find out about Colossae, Laodicea, and Hierapolis, and imagine what Apostle Junia did on her mission journey there.

Elaine R Kelly
Jul 23, 202513 min read


Apostle Junia: Mission Journey from Antioch (Acts of the Apostles)
Where might the female Apostle Junia have gone on her first mission journey? Could Antioch be the church that commissioned her?

Elaine R Kelly
Jul 22, 20256 min read


The Book of Longings and Other Books by Sue Monk Kidd (Book Reviews)
Sue Monk Kidd: book reviews show her spiritual journey from Guideposts editor to The Invention of Wings, The Book of Longings, and The Dance of the Dissident Daughter.

Elaine R Kelly
Jul 17, 20256 min read


Apostle Junia: To Make Disciples with a Carrot or a Stick?
Let's look at two historic ways to make disciples: by force or love. Is it better to evangelize with a carrot or a stick?

Elaine R Kelly
Jun 28, 20258 min read


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 26, 202521 min read


Feminism: Equality not Hierarchy (Christian Feminism is Godly)
Do you see feminism as advocacy for equality and freedom, following Jesus, or do you see it as an enemy to Jesus?

Elaine R Kelly
Jun 10, 202516 min read


Inspired: by Rachel Held Evans (Book Review)
Rachel Held Evans looks at how the Bible is inspired and, after seeing it as a weapon, how we can learn to love the Bible again.

Elaine R Kelly
Jun 6, 202514 min read


Apostle Susannah: Mother and Prophet
Apostle Susannah: juggling motherhood, career, prophesying, and preaching. Is motherhood an obstacle or blessing?

Elaine R Kelly
May 21, 202517 min read
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