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The Placebo Effect

Mike Kelly | June 2, 2024

…there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. Psalm 73.25 I’m reasonably sanctified for a minister anyway, but I’m not sure I could say what Asaph said. God is our chief end and ultimate joy, and nothing here matters if we lose him while we get it, but my prayer list is longer than Asaph’s. Maybe, that’s why I’m just a pastor […]

The Death of The Minister

Mike Kelly | March 20, 2024

Part I: Accidental Hypocrites I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live,but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Housemates I once stayed in […]

Thank God Jesus was Codependent

Mike Kelly | February 7, 2024

The Last Supper is a study in dysfunctional relationships and Jesus’ commitment to maintain them at any cost. In fact, that’s the story of his entire ministry. True, he set firm boundaries with some pharisees, and his accommodating spirit reached its limits in the Court of the Gentiles. For the most part, however, Jesus put […]

Eight Days to Easter

Mike Kelly | January 1, 2024

I Gave Up Wit for Lent and No One Noticed.

Mike Kelly | April 15, 2023

My daughter, my two sons, and my wife don’t think I’m hilarious, but I do. It’s not just me either, a lot of people agree, maybe even my daughter-in-law. Wit is one of my things, specifically the Irish variety with its endearing sarcasm and piercing insights. As Lent approached and I considered where the fruit […]

Eight Days To Easter: What Have You Done With This Man?

Mike Kelly | April 9, 2023

This is post 8 of 8 in the series “Eight Days to Easter” The Gospels tell us about Jesus’ birth and ministry in order to tell us about his death and resurrection. Two-thirds of their pages focus on the last week of his life. Eight Days to Easter follows Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter […]

Eight Days To Easter: What Now?

Mike Kelly | April 8, 2023

This is post 7 of 8 in the series “Eight Days to Easter” The Gospels tell us about Jesus’ birth and ministry in order to tell us about his death and resurrection. Two-thirds of their pages focus on the last week of his life. Eight Days to Easter follows Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter […]

Eight Days To Easter: Whose King?

Mike Kelly | April 7, 2023

This is post 6 of 8 in the series “Eight Days to Easter” The Gospels tell us about Jesus’ birth and ministry in order to tell us about his death and resurrection. Two-thirds of their pages focus on the last week of his life. Eight Days to Easter follows Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter […]

Eight Days To Easter: Who Loves like This?

Mike Kelly | April 6, 2023

This is post 5 of 8 in the series “Eight Days to Easter” The Gospels tell us about Jesus’ birth and ministry in order to tell us about his death and resurrection. Two-thirds of their pages focus on the last week of his life. Eight Days to Easter follows Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter […]

Eight Days To Easter: Who Is On This Man’s Side?

Mike Kelly | April 5, 2023

This is post 4 of 8 in the series “Eight Days to Easter” The Gospels tell us about Jesus’ birth and ministry in order to tell us about his death and resurrection. Two-thirds of their pages focus on the last week of his life. Eight Days to Easter follows Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter […]

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