Posts by James Ross Kelly

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.

April 23, 2019 by James Ross Kelly

Why Is It Difficult to Get Christians to Care About the Earth? | Sojourners

What if environmentalism was essential to evangelism?

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April 22, 2019 by James Ross Kelly

Carole Cadwalladr: Facebook’s role in Brexit — and the threat to democracy | TED Talk

April 22, 2019 by James Ross Kelly

Exactly what kind of “Christian nation” do these people want?

Many Americans are saying that America should be a Christian nation. Do they mean a Christian nation like the one I grew up in?

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April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 by James Ross Kelly

Eastern Church Gets it More than the Western Church — A Homily by Rohr

Listen to a short Homily by Fr. Richard Rohr on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 surrounding the Bible verse John 20:1-9 and the Anastasis Fresco Chora Church.

Source: Eastern Church Gets it More than the Western Church — A Homily by Rohr

April 21, 2019 by James Ross Kelly

The Resurrection of Christ the Lord from the dead–Thomas Merton

via The Resurrection of Christ the Lord from the dead–Thomas Merton

April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 by James Ross Kelly

Easter and Historical Nuance | James McGrath

The key question of Easter is not one that historians can answer. Did God vindicate Jesus beyond death? But that doesn’t mean historical research is […]

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April 21, 2019April 21, 2019 by James Ross Kelly

Befriending the Racist IS Loving the Enemy |by Danielle Kingstrom

If I were to admit to knowing anything, it would be this: connection is the only way to thrive. I also know that I wouldn’t be the only one to remark […]