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James Ross Kelly lives in Northern California next to the Sacramento River. Mr. Kelly was a long-time resident of Southern Oregon where he grew up. And the Fires We Talked About published by Uncollected Press in 2020 is Mr. Kelly’s first book of fiction. In 2024 Mr. Kelly published his third book, "Above Neil Rock," a memoir.

from Gifts of the Spirit: Necessity in the Church–by A.W. Tozer


James Ross Kelly's avatarSt. John One: One

aw-tozerDo you dare to accept the fact that the sovereign God had designed to do all of His work through spiritually-gifted men and women? Therefore, He does all of His work on earth through humble and faithful believers who are given spiritual gifts and abilities beyond their own capacities.

Let me shock  you at this point: A naturally bright person can carry on religious activity without a special gift from God. Filling church pulpits every week are some who are using only natural abilities and special training. Some are known as Bible expositors, for it is possible to read and study commentaries and then repeat what has been learned about the Scriptures.

Yes, it may shock you, but it is true that anyone able to talk fluently can learn to use religious phrases and can become recognized as a preacher.

But if any man is determined to preach so that…

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A.W. Tozer– The Church:Any step forward must begin with the individual.


A.W. Tozer 1897-1963

“We must not think of the Church as an anonymous body, a mystical religious abstraction. We Christians are the Church and whatever we do is what the Church is doing. The matter, therefore, is a personal one. Any step forward in the Church must begin with the individual.”

from “A Better Covenant, Priesthood and Hope” A.W. Tozer

 

When They Claim I Hate The Church | Keith Giles


I say: “You’re made for more than writing notes in your Bible” They say: “Why do you hate the Church?” When I say: […]

Source: When They Claim I Hate The Church | Keith Giles

“Christians everywhere should be up in arms”: Willie Nelson speaks out on immigrant family separations at border – CBS News


Willie Nelson is speaking out against the “zero tolerance” policy implemented by the Trump administration that has resulted in the separating of families at the border

Source: “Christians everywhere should be up in arms”: Willie Nelson speaks out on immigrant family separations at border – CBS News

Dear Christian: You Were Made For Greater Things | Keith Giles


Dear Christian, You were made for better things than taking notes in your Bible. You have more to give than tithes and offerings. There is more of the Body […]

Source: Dear Christian: You Were Made For Greater Things | Keith Giles

IFD268 – The Church Jesus Built: How to Start a Home-Based Ekklesia – BeADisciple.com


Source: IFD268 – The Church Jesus Built: How to Start a Home-Based Ekklesia – BeADisciple.com

A First Century Pagan Talks To A First Century Christian | Keith Giles


This is an imaginary conversation between an unbelieving Pagan in the first century and a follower of The Way of Jesus: Pagan: “I would like to know more […]

Source: A First Century Pagan Talks To A First Century Christian | Keith Giles