Nell Goddard

musings of a clergy child

12 May
2015

Boiled Sweets

It was a normal Sunday, by all accounts. Sometime in 2011. The 6pm service at church.

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07 Apr
2021

The Battery Life of an Introvert

Being an introvert is like being a mobile phone.

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09 Mar
2015

Fingertip Faith

When the trials of this world buffet And despair is close at hand When betrayal, lies and fear Clothe my every move, my every waking thought, I will cry to you, O my God.

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02 Nov
2014

Dancing in the Grey

I am a Christian, and often, I do not understand.

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22 Oct
2014

Without Words

What do you say when words are all you have, but words are not enough? Words that put names to your feelings but offer no respite. That give coherence to your questions but offer no answers.

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18 Sep
2014

An Introvert's Guide to Freshers' Week

Freshers' Week: A week of strangers, small talk and strange places. An extrovert's dream. An introvert's nightmare. 

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31 Jul
2014

Out of the Ashes

You are running. Running fast, running free.

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10 May
2014

The Art of Letting Go

It hurts. Don't lie to yourself.

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20 Apr
2014

Easter Sunday: Risen, Redeemed, Restored.

Good Friday, darkness reigns. Easter Eve, and there is but silence. A seemingly never-ending silence. Mourning. Weeping. Frustration. Confusion. More Darkness. And ever more silence.

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18 Apr
2014

Good Friday: Forsaken, Finished, Forgiven

I struggle to speak honestly of Good Friday. I struggle because, so often, I long to see it only in the light of Easter Sunday.

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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'.