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Elaine R Kelly, Author writes historical fiction empowering women and affirming LGBTQ+. She provides these books and articles about women in the Bible, church history, and egalitarian biblical interpretations at no cost to you. May you be blessed by breaking through harmful teachings and finding God's love, freedom, and hope.
Forgotten Followers from Broken to Bold, book 1
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AFTER YEARS OF SUBMISSION, Mara is afraid and unsure about everything--especially her nephew, Jesus. Then he is chased off a cliff, and Mara is forced into the unknown. As she struggles against the patriarchal oppression of ancient Rome and Judea, Mara must learn to love herself, and also come to terms with her son's sexuality.
At the same time, Joanna grapples with hiding her mixed-race heritage or losing her family and community. Despite trauma and danger, they join the rebel prophet. Will Jesus's opposition to the establishment endanger their lives?
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Because She Was Called, from Broken to Bold 2, A Novel of the Early Church
AFTER BEING FREED FROM PRISON, Susannah flees to Caesarea, but as she seeks refuge in a man's embrace, she must decide whether she let romance cloud limit her freedom to fulfil God's call for her to teach and baptize.
Amidst the turmoil of grief and anger, Joanna testifies before the powerful Roman Emperor. But will standing for her beliefs mean the loss of her son?
​As the Spirit leads Philip to baptize someone who is neither male nor female and tells Peter not to call anyone unclean, even a pair of Roman soldiers, the apostles must decide if the Spirit is leading them to baptize all believers as equals.
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Finding Her Voice, from Broken to Bold 3, Acts of Early Female Apostles: A Novel
TWO WOMEN CALLED TO SPEAK. THE WORLD TOLD THEM TO STAY SILENT.
After being forced to move to Syria, hide her Hebrew heritage, and live under her Latin name, Junia must convince the church to end segregation, or her biracial son will never belong.
Susannah has been evangelizing with her husband, Philip, but as unrest shakes the streets and new life grows within her, she wonders if it is possible to raise a family and still raise her voice.
The elders told Mariamne that to be an apostle, she must shed her femininity, wear pants, and cut her hair. What will she give up for an abused woman?
Framed by the biblical narrative and historical events, this empowering and inspiring novel explores the courage it takes to stand and speak when others demand your silence.
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The Sword: A Fun Way to Engage in Healthy Debate on What the Bible Says About a Woman's Role
Transform your understanding of religious beliefs, gender roles, and social issues. Imagine the Bible as a Sword that cuts the divisions between us, cuts through the confusion and conflicting views of gender roles at home, church, and society. This book of 104 flashcards shows opposing viewpoints of selected controversial passages. ​
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Walkwith Mara on Her Healing Journey: 21 Steps to Emotional Resilience
"A fusion of self-help and devotional reading..." - ReadersFavorite 5-star review.
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Mara is a fictional character healing after years of submission and abuse. This stand-alone guide, outlines 21 practical steps Mara takes on her emotional and spiritual healing journey. These steps include new ways of seeing scripture, tools from psychology, and illustrations from the author's personal experience and from her fictional character, Mara. Take these proven steps to transform your life with emotional resilience.
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Free Reference Note for
Forgotten Followers
Ten sessions with biblical references and questions for reflection on themes of trauma healing, abuse, racism, and equality. The references take you through the harmony of the Gospels used for the novel Forgotten Followers from Broken to Bold. Compare the fiction to the biblical narrative and consider the meaning of these stories and how they relate to today. Each session ends with a prayer prompt.
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To identify my novel as an affirming Christian fiction, I created this logo of a rainbow and a fish. It indicates an LGBTQ+ affirming Christian, Queer Christian, or ally. I have made it available free on Canva for use on your personal profile, your book, organization or affirming church.
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Free Inspirational Poster-Brochure eBook:
The Mystery Revealed
on the Road
What mysteries did the risen Jesus reveal to the two disciples on the road? Imagine yourself in their shoes. This inspirational brochure/poster is an attractive visual reminder of the great cloud of witnesses of God's love for Israelites and foreigners, male and female prophets and ancestors to the Messiah.
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Free Discussion Questions for Forgotten Followers (suitable for small groups)
Forgotten Followers from Broken to Bold is set in a harmony of the four gospels, making it an ideal place to start group discussion on Jesus, his life and teachings, his interactions with women, and themes of biblical equality.
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