About Don Bell

Hi, I'm Don Bell, a follower of Jesus the Christ on a lifelong mission to discover and share God's amazing plan for His people in the Kingdom of God.

While Our Lord calls some Christians to a public ministry (Ephesians 4:11, 12), most of us fulfill our callings in seemingly ordinary lives. That's me — "ordinary" to the point of being unnoticeable in a crowd.

Despite being ordinary, I firmly believe and know that "extraordinary" things can happen when we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us.

I operate this website from my modest country home within the beautiful Kawartha Lakes region of central Ontario, Canada. The name Kawartha is derived from an indigenous word meaning "land of shining waters," and it's an ideal place to live while semiretired.

Our property was once part of my family's farm, and the fields, creeks, and forest that I once roamed as a young boy now provide solitude and a strong sense of belonging.

My wife Vicki and I have been married for over fifty years, and we're blessed with four grown children: two boys and two girls. Similar to most people in this world, we've experienced our share of good days and bad, but God has been faithful in blessing us with a wonderful life.

We regularly attend a small local gathering of believers where we get to encourage and be encouraged while fellowshiping together and worshiping the Lord.

About Kingdom Anointing

masada-overlooking-dead-seaAt Masada (מְצָדָה) Overlooking the Dead Sea
(Source: ©Don Bell)

In the 1980s, the late Sister Betty Igo, S.F.P., a Catholic nun well regarded in the U.S. for her involvement in Charismatic Renewal and the Christian Healing ministry, watched as I anointed a line of people with holy oil at a Charismatic Healing Mass. Afterward, she called me aside and shared a vision she had received.

As they were anointed, each person fell to the floor under the power of the Holy Spirit, and in the vision, Sr. Betty saw the Father's hand hiding me from their view. It confirmed what I had often sensed: that I serve unnoticed, allowing Him to receive the glory.

Creating the Kingdom Anointing website represents a challenging yet rewarding step in my journey of faith, inspired by God's words: "'Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it'" (Habakkuk 2:2).

God has placed His purpose for this site in my heart — to share His goodness and to encourage fellow believers in Jesus to walk confidently in the Spirit. My desire is to help others discover how ordinary people can live extraordinary lives as they reach out with His love."

The Beginnings

My Kingdom journey began in 1951, over seventy years ago on our family's farm. I vividly remember a profound experience where I sensed God's presence.

I was five years old and had finished eating a bowl of my then favorite breakfast cereal. I hurried outside and ran along the rail fence east of our house to my favorite tree in the old orchard.

The yellow dandelions dotted the hillside, the morning's air smelled fresh and clean, and the bright morning's sun hinted of a warm summer's day.

The century-old apple tree had a leaning trunk that was perfect for climbing, and I loved to sit among its gnarled branches and watch the cattle grazing nearby.

However, that morning I chose to lay on the soft grass beneath the tree and gaze upwards at the rays of sunlight filtering through the leaves. I closed my eyes. It was warm and peaceful lying there, with only the occasional twittering of a songbird to break the silence.

SUDDENLY, overhead, it was as though the sky had been torn apart. A cacophonous sound, reminiscent of a symphony orchestra tuning burst upon me. I can recall its intensity now as clearly as I heard it then.

Startled, I lay frozen in wonderment. How long the heavenly sound lasted I cannot say, but as soon as I dared to move, I jumped to my feet and ran as fast as I could to the house, my heart pounding in my chest.

Mom was busy at the stove, when I burst into the farm kitchen and breathlessly tried to describe what I had experienced. She patiently listened, then said with a smile, "Oh, it's just your imagination." But I knew differently.

Summoning my courage, I went back outside and cautiously returned to the old apple tree, all the while gazing upward to the sky and listening intently. There was only silence.

I never forgot the experience of that morning. Years later, I realized that God had revealed His glory from the heavens. If only I hadn't run to the house!

This encounter marked the beginning of my unwavering faith in God's existence, and my experiencing His miraculous presence in my life.

The Background

As a long-time student of God's Word, I value how the Holy Spirit guides my understanding through direct study of Scripture and life experiences. While I may not have formal theological training, this has allowed me to approach the Bible with fresh eyes and an open heart, seeking truth directly from its pages.

In 1970, I was present when George Morley, an Anglican priest, answered God's call by starting a Charismatic house church in our city. Soon after, pastors Gary and Adrienne Francis, graduates from a Bible college in Alberta, Canada, shared their knowledge about the gifts of the Holy Spirit with our group. For myself and others, this demonstration of faith and teaching forever deepened our walk of faith with Christ.

For over five decades, God has involved me in various mainline churches, independent house churches, and prayer groups. He has given me opportunities to share the Gospel, teach on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and lead healing retreats. God also opened a door for me, Don Bell, a non Catholic, to lead a Catholic Charismatic prayer group with the blessing of the diocesan bishop.

I have observed a wide range of ministries over the years, some good and some not so good, and through these experiences, I gained valuable insights. The Holy Spirit has provided me with unique training unlike what any Bible school could have offered.

Do you sense there could be more to your church experience — a fuller expression where both the Word and the Spirit flow together? You're not alone. Many believers are longing for a deeper encounter with the Holy Spirit's presence and power while remaining grounded in sound biblical teaching.

Believe me, I know exactly how you feel. Be encouraged in knowing that God has more to offer you. Much more! I pray that my articles will inspire you to explore a deeper journey within God's Kingdom.

The Qualifications

I once attended a large ministry conference in the U.S., and my then-pastor kindly provided me with a letter of introduction: "To whom it may concern, I have known Don Bell for over 20 years. He is an able minister of the gospel, having taught at many churches and other functions in and around this area."

It was encouraging for me to realize that it's God who qualifies and ordains. As the Apostle Peter reminds us, "As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God" (1 Peter 4:10).

Jesus Himself says, "'You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you'" (John 15:16).

Formal Bible study can and does have its advantage, as long as it aligns with God's plan for you. However, it's important to remember that fishermen, a tax collector, and ordinary followers of Christ were entrusted with sharing the greatest story ever told.

It's in this context that I invite you to journey with me to explore God's Kingdom.

The Revelation

There are special times when God imprints a specific Bible verse deep in our hearts. Back in 1971, I served briefly as a go-between for the late healing evangelist Kathryn Kuhlman and our local television station regarding the airing of her program "I Believe in Miracles." However, it turned out it wasn't feasible, as her foundation was heavily committed to other stations.

Miss Kuhlman closed one of her letters to me with the following Scripture verse: "'Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not'" (Jeremiah 33:3 KJV).

Jeremiah 3:22 ScriptureJeremiah 33:3
Source: © Don Bell

Shortly after, I received a letter from a dear friend, Adeline Lowrie, an elderly missionary who was strong in Spirit and had served over twenty years in mainland China, before the communist takeover in 1949. Unexpectedly, she shared the identical passage from Jeremiah.

From then on, that Scripture became a rhema word from God for me, a heart's desire, and His revelation has never stopped flowing.

The Writing

My writing reflects my thoughts and experiences as I explore the Kingdom of God in fellowship with the Holy Spirit. My desire is to know Jesus intimately, and my beliefs remain open to the Holy Spirit's adjustments.

Naturally, I cannot claim originality for truths shared, as over the years I've studied the Bible, read numerous Christian books and listened to many messages by Christian authors, teachers, and speakers, and the origin of much that I've learned has become blurred or forgotten.

My prayer is the articles published on this site might offer you a fresh perspective, a different angle, or serve to provoke thoughtful questions to deepen your faith.

The Invitation

Through my informal studies and experiences, I've gained practical insights into the things of God that I'm eager to share with you. I invite you to join me in getting to know God's goodness and greatness.

Walking with God is a lifelong journey, and through belief in Jesus He has given us an eternity to know Him. It's my prayer that the anointing of the Holy Spirit will flow powerfully in your life as we seek the Kingdom of God together.

As Jesus encourages, "'Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you'" (Matthew 6:33).

Blessings,

donbell

Don Bell


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