Gerard KellyinThe Seven StoriesExile: Another Roll of the DiceMuch has been made in recent years of the Church’s recent history as a time of Exile. Drawing inspiration from Israel’s 70-year sojourn in…Feb 5, 2019Feb 5, 2019
Gerard KellyinThe Seven StoriesEast of EdenI’ve been back in Genesis this week, it being January. I’ve taken to listening to the Bible each day, rather than reading it as text. The…Jan 29, 2019Jan 29, 2019
Gerard KellyTruth and Story“Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house…”Jan 29, 2019Jan 29, 2019
Gerard KellyinThe Seven StoriesThe Little “o” That Changes Everything“Change a word, claim a third” is an approach to song-writing credits taken — so some say — by a number of high-profile producers. When a…Jan 15, 2018Jan 15, 2018
Gerard KellyinThe Seven StoriesMission: what are we Missing?It has become popular in recent years to explore Christian mission as the “Missio Dei” — the mission of God. And rightly so. Our problem…Jan 12, 2018Jan 12, 2018
Gerard KellyinThe Seven StoriesThe Meaning of WELCOMEThe ‘Welcome’ sign has stood at the entrance to our French property for as long as I can remember. “Bienvenue” means, literally, Well Come…Jun 2, 2017Jun 2, 2017
Gerard KellyinThe Seven StoriesBlue over Brexit? Here’s how to FixitFor many of us with a heart for European unity and peace this is a tough day. It is hard to see as a good thing an event so widely…Mar 29, 2017Mar 29, 2017
Gerard KellyinThe Seven StoriesMoses, Morality and MildewI’ve been reading through the book of Leviticus this month, and it has so much to teach me. Mostly, it teaches me that it’s not about what…Feb 23, 2017Feb 23, 2017
Gerard KellyinThe Seven StoriesThe Law That Never Was…I came across this intriguing quotation at the Coal Creek Coffee House in Laramie, Wyoming. Assuming it’s authentic, 17th Century Istanbul…Feb 20, 2017Feb 20, 2017
Gerard KellyTrump’s Speech: A View From The BeachSo, full disclosure from the start. I am not a US citizen. I have children and grandchildren living in the country, and I have friends here…Jan 22, 20172Jan 22, 20172