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Exile: Another Roll of the Dice
Exile: Another Roll of the Dice
Much 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…
Gerard Kelly
Feb 5, 2019
East of Eden
East of Eden
I’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…
Gerard Kelly
Jan 29, 2019
The Little “o” That Changes Everything
The 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…
Gerard Kelly
Jan 15, 2018
Mission: what are we Missing?
Mission: 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…
Gerard Kelly
Jan 12, 2018
The Meaning of WELCOME
The Meaning of WELCOME
The ‘Welcome’ sign has stood at the entrance to our French property for as long as I can remember. “Bienvenue” means, literally, Well Come…
Gerard Kelly
Jun 2, 2017
Blue over Brexit? Here’s how to Fixit
Blue over Brexit? Here’s how to Fixit
For 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…
Gerard Kelly
Mar 29, 2017
Moses, Morality and Mildew
Moses, Morality and Mildew
I’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…
Gerard Kelly
Feb 23, 2017
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