About Kingdom Anointing: The Story Behind It (and Who It’s For)

By Don Bell | ⏱️ 6 minute read

I'm Don Bell — a follower of Jesus Christ whose life has been shaped by extraordinary encounters with God's Spirit. This About page is here to help you understand what Kingdom Anointing is, why I write it, and who it's for.

While God calls some to public ministry (Ephesians 4:11–12), many of us live out our calling in quiet, ordinary lives. That's me — ordinary enough to be unnoticeable in a crowd. Yet I've learned that when we yield to the Holy Spirit, extraordinary things can happen when God works through everyday believers to accomplish His purposes.

What "Kingdom Anointing" Means Here

The Summit of Masada Overlooking the Dead SeaAt the Summit of Mount Masada (מְצָדָה) in Israel
Source: ©Don Bell

When I say "Kingdom Anointing," I'm talking about the Kingdom of God made practical in everyday life through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. It's about learning to recognize God's leading, staying anchored in Scripture, and reaching out to others in the works of love God places in front of us — sometimes ordinary, sometimes clearly supernatural, always meant to point to Christ.

My goal in writing is simple: to encourage Christians to pursue a close relationship with Jesus and to walk confidently in the Kingdom of God.

Who This Site Is For

Kingdom Anointing is written especially for:

  • Spirit-filled/charismatic believers who want to grow in maturity, humility, and discernment
  • Believers exploring the baptism with the Holy Spirit, the gifts of the Spirit, and healing prayer, looking for a biblically grounded path
  • Mainline churchgoers hungry for "more" of God without drifting from Scripture's authority

What You'll Find Here

The articles on this website focus on Spirit-filled Christian living in the context of seeking God's Kingdom, including topics such as:

  • The Kingdom of God and what it looks like in daily life
  • The Holy Spirit's presence, guidance, and comfort
  • The nine gifts of the Spirit, with an emphasis on wise, biblical discernment
  • Prayer, healing ministry, and compassionate care for people
  • Encouragement for believers who want both solid biblical teaching and genuine encounters with God

Everything I share is meant to be tested by Scripture while holding fast what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21) and remaining open to the Holy Spirit's adjustments over time.

Credibility Snapshot (Why You Can Trust My Voice)

A few anchors from my Kingdom journey:

  • More than 50 years seeking the Kingdom while following Jesus in a Spirit-led walk
  • Involvement across mainline churches, independent house churches, and charismatic prayer groups
  • Opportunities to share the Gospel, teach on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and lead weekend healing retreats
  • Invited (as a non-Catholic) to lead a Catholic charismatic prayer group with the blessing of the late Bishop James Doyle, former Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough.
  • A confirming word shared with me by the late Sister Betty Igo, S.F.P. (Franciscan Sisters of the Poor), during a charismatic healing Mass — reinforcing a calling to serve "hidden," so God receives the glory
  • A long-standing personal "rhema" Scripture (Jeremiah 33:3) that was independently emphasized to me through correspondence

I don't write as an expert with perfect answers. I write as a fellow traveler who has walked with God for decades, learned through both joy and regret, and found the Lord consistently faithful to forgive, restore, and guide.

Naturally, I cannot claim originality for all the truths shared. Over the years, I've studied the Bible, read numerous Christian books, and listened to many inspired teachings by Christian leaders, teachers, and speakers, so the origin of much that I've learned has become blurred or forgotten.

Where It Began (A Childhood Encounter I Never Forgot)

Old Apple Tree On the Bell Family FarmAerial View of the Old Apple Tree, circa 1951)
Source: ©Don Bell

My Kingdom journey began early. In 1951, when I was five years old, I had an encounter beneath an old apple tree on our family farm that left me certain God was real. I'm including the full story below because readers have told me it helped them slow down, reflect, and consider what God can do in an ordinary life.

A Personal Anecdote (1951)

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

Yellow dandelions dotted the hillside, the morning air smelled fresh and clean, and the bright morning sun hinted of a warm summer 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 lie on the soft grass beneath the tree and gaze upward 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.

Mom was busy at the stove when I burst into the kitchen and breathlessly tried to describe what I had experienced. She listened patiently, 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.

The old apple tree may be gone, but I never forgot the experience of that summer's morning. Years later, I realized that God had revealed His glory from the heavens. If only I hadn't run to the house!

That five-year-old boy couldn't have known it then, but I believe God was marking his life for Kingdom purposes. It became a starting point of unwavering belief in God — an early "knowing" in my spirit that God is real and near.

Five Decades of Learning to Walk in the Spirit (In Ordinary Life)

Over the years, as mentioned, God has involved me in various mainline churches, independent house churches, and prayer groups.

In the 1970s, I was part of the original group that gathered when an Anglican priest followed God's call to resign his parish and establish a charismatic house church in Peterborough. Shortly after, a dedicated ministry couple joined us, having graduated from a Bible college in Alberta — people who not only taught about the gifts of the Spirit, but quietly demonstrated them with authenticity. Their influence deepened my walk with Christ in lasting ways.

In the 1980s, during a charismatic healing Mass, the late Sister Betty Igo, S.F.P., a respected leader in the Charismatic Renewal and healing ministry in the United States, observed as I anointed people with holy. Afterward, she called me aside and shared a vision she believed God had given her: the Father's hand hiding me from view. It echoed what I had often sensed — that part of my calling is to serve "unnoticed," so God receives the glory.

In the 1990s, I attended a 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." A confirmation that it's Jesus who qualifies and appoints ordinary believers to do His works (John 15:16).

Over the years, I've seen many sides of ministry — the good, the bad, and the difficult. While I value biblical education, my "schooling" has been decades of Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and real-life experience — learning to follow the Holy Spirit while staying rooted in God's Word.

I don't claim a flawless journey. I've made choices I regret. But I've learned this: when we come to God with a repentant heart, He welcomes us back. His forgiveness doesn't run out, and His love doesn't let go.

A Scripture God Used to Confirm His Leading (Jeremiah 33:3)

In 1971, I served briefly as a go-between for the late American evangelist Kathryn Kuhlman and our local television station regarding the airing of her program, I Believe in Miracles. The timing wasn't feasible, but one detail stayed with me: she closed one of her letters with this 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 33:3 NoteJeremiah 33:3 Sent to Me in Correspondence ✝︎
Source: © Don Bell

Soon after, I received a letter from my dear friend Adeline Lowrie (now deceased), a Spirit-filled missionary who served in mainland China for more than twenty years until 1949 and later taught Bible studies across three continents.

To my surprise, Adeline's letter also referenced Jeremiah 33:3. Through these two distinct voices, the Holy Spirit spoke a "rhema" word into my heart — words God made personally alive — and His revelation and encouragement have never stopped flowing.

A Little About My Life Today

I write from my modest country home near the city Peterborough in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes region of central Ontario, Canada. The name Kawartha is an Ojibwe-Mississauga word meaning "Land of Shining Waters." Our property was once part of my family's farm, and the fields, creeks, and forest that I once roamed as a boy still 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 adult children (two boys and two girls). We regularly attend a small local gathering of believers where we encourage one another and worship the Lord.

Start Here

If you're new to Kingdom Anointing, a good place to begin is:

The Lion of Judah

Or simply browse the articles and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to what you need today.

Blessings,

Don Bell Name

Don Bell

✝︎ Scanned image of Kathryn Kuhlman letter's excerpt used under Fair Use for historical and biographical purposes to illustrate a personal ministry milestone.

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