Nell Goddard

musings of a clergy child

11 Apr
2020

Holy Saturday Moments

Holy Saturday feels like one of the most human days in the Christian calendar. We understand so deeply, feel so acutely, the fear, the waiting, the distress, the questions, the utter despair.

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20 Dec
2016

The Weight of Waiting

We think of waiting as uncomfortable

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06 Oct
2016

Lay it down

Lay it down, my child it was never yours to carry Set it down, my love it isn't yours to bear

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23 Jun
2016

You are not a number

I remember it as clearly as if it were yesterday; lying on my best friend’s sitting room floor at 6:00am, taking deep breaths and trying really, really hard not to throw up.

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12 Mar
2016

Musings of a Clergy Child: THE BOOK

I have exciting news.

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10 Feb
2016

Background Noise

There is a certain noisiness to life.

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27 Dec
2015

To an Absent Friend

As many of you know, every Christmas we open up our home to those who would otherwise spend the day on their own.

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24 Oct
2015

At the feet of Jesus

I've always been scared of my pain.

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18 Oct
2015

Coming Home

I can't remember the last time I was here.

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15 Jul
2015

An Open Letter to the new clergy child

Dear Friend,

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Nell Goddard
ME

Hi, I’m Alianore. I used to be known as 'Nell Goddard', but then I got married and changed my name. I’m an author, blogger, and speaker. A theologian, on a good day. A Christian, a storyteller, and a friend. I tweet as @alianoree and you can find more of my writings in my first book, 'Musings of a Clergy Child'.