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healing through liturgy: how worship restores the hurting soul
When all of the craziness of life comes at you relentlessly, you can find healing through liturgy. On the surface, liturgical worship may look mechanical and repetitive. But when you dig deeper into what it's all about, you'll find incredible beauty and tradition....
make Your face shine upon us: a sermon on a reading from psalm 67
the reading Psalm 67 Deus misereatur 1 May God be merciful to us and bless us, * show us the light of his countenance and come to us. 2 Let your ways be known upon earth, * your saving health among all nations. 3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; * let all the...
by this everyone will know: a sermon on a reading from john 13
the reading John 13:31-35 At the last supper, when Judas had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little...
ancient church practices for digital detox and mental clarity
We've got a problem. Chances are, it's either in your hand right now or very near it. And by the time you finish reading this, it'll likely have already tried to summon you away to look at something else. With all of the good that it can bring, our always-on tech...
@ bibledude . Aug 23
Had a GREAT Bible Study Boot Camp with many of the youth from @stedwardsepiscopal. We spent the day digging into how to study the Scriptures.
We talked about God`s redemption as a central theme, covenants, and how we see God in relentless pursuit of us since the very beginning of Creation all the way through Revelation (and events still to come).
These youth are getting a strong foundation in the Word, and even seeing the role of the Holy Spirit in all of it.
I love teaching this class! It`s fun to work through this material, and to see these young people start to get it.
#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #youthgroup #episcopal #biblestudy
@ bibledude . Aug 16
#amwriting
My 20+ year journey to ordination is becoming a book!
Through all of the ups and downs, and all the times I almost walked away completely from the Call, there`s stuff in there that I`m certain will encourage and help others who are discerning direction... ordained or lay ministry.
The Outline is all mapped out, chapter 1 is already done, and I haven`t been this excited about a writing project in a LONG time!
@ bibledude . Aug 16
What a beautiful night of prayer and worship with our youth!
We worshipped in song (and dancing). Then we prayed through stations with Scripture reflections, journal activities, and practical applications.
Then we had a short lesson on Matthew 5:14-16 about being a light in the world around us. And then we worshipped again.
One young lady even hit me up just prior to the event and asked that is she brought her guitar if she could do a song... ummm, YES! She closed us out with Reckless Love (and she NAILED it)!
This was a wonderful way to get our focus right as we head into the new school year, and give the youth some encouragement and direction.
The Holy Spirit was there, and Jesus was glorified!
#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #youthgroup #backtoschoolprayer #mountdora
@ bibledude . Aug 15
✨ Youth Leaders – Make Back-to-School Count! ✨
Your students are heading into a brand new school year… are they ready to shine the light of Christ? 💡
Be the Light! (Back-to-School Prayer & Worship Experience) is a complete event kit that helps you lead a powerful night of worship, prayer, and encouragement for your youth group.
💡 You`ll get:
✅ Event outline
✅ 5 prayer station posters (PDF)
✅ Short talk devotional
✅ "Be the Light" graphic for shirts/merch
✅ Social media promo image
Download, print, and lead—your students will leave prayed up, encouraged, and ready to be a light in their schools. 🙌
🔗 Grab it now – link in bio!
#YouthMinistry #BackToSchool #PrayerNight #BeTheLight #Matthew51416 #YouthGroup #StudentMinistry
@ bibledude . Aug 6
I had the opportunity to share with our youth our experiences from #soulinthecity25. I led them through a sort of panel discussion, having them share their thoughts on the service projects, the worship and teaching, the fellowship experience, and their biggest take-away from the week.
And it reminded me (not that I forgot) what an incredible experience this mission trip is for these youth... so formative in so many ways.
I was surprised when one of them even talked about how grateful they were that I took their phones away from them for the week, because it forced them to really connect with one another face-to-face!
A parent of one of the youth sent me the last pic of when I was closing in prayer, pointing out, "look at their hands." The fact that they connected with one another like that when it was time to pray just further illustrates the deep connection they have and their desire to keep that connectedness going after that week.
These youth continue inspire me. And I love having a front row seat to seeing what God is doing in their lives.
#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #youthmissions #cfdiocese
@ bibledude . Aug 4
"These laws aren`t about guilt trips—they`re about relationship, restoration, and radical love for both God and neighbor." 💬
The Ten Commandments are more than a set of rules. They shape us into people who reflect God`s love in the world. Dive deeper into how these ancient words still guide our lives today.
🔗 Link in bio or visit http://bibledude.life/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=bibledude&utm_content=reflections%20on%20the%20catechism%3A%20the%20ten%20commandments
#TenCommandments #Catechism #EpiscopalChurch #SpiritualFormation #BibleStudy #AnglicanTradition #FaithAndLife #BiblicalWisdom
@ bibledude . Aug 1
⛪️ When ancient church practices meet today`s mental health struggles... something sacred happens.
Holy Rhythms for Hurting Hearts isn`t just a book—it`s a companion for those walking through pain, anxiety, or weariness of the soul.
These short, reflective essays explore the intersection of emotional healing and timeless spiritual rhythms like liturgy, prayer, and service.
If your heart feels heavy and you`re looking for hope tethered in tradition, this is for you.
💡 Gentle theology
📖 Ancient practices
🧠 Mental health insights
💛 A steady rhythm when life feels offbeat
👉 Find your rhythm: [link in bio]
#HolyRhythms #MentalHealthAndFaith #ChristianHealing #AncientPractices #SpiritualFormation #BibleDudeLife
@ bibledude . Jul 31
✨ It`s not about saying one prayer and walking away.
It`s about showing up again and again with a knock that says, "God, I trust You enough to keep coming."
In Luke 11, Jesus tells a bold story — and makes a bold promise: "Knock, and the door will be opened."
🕊️ Dive deeper into what persistent prayer looks like in real life.
📖 Full message at (link in bio)
#Luke11 #BibleVerse #FaithJourney #SermonClip #TheDoorWillBeOpened #ChristianInspiration #PersistentPrayer
@ bibledude . Jul 14
🌿 May cause soul reflection.
This is Holy Rhythms for Hurting Hearts—a book for those who`ve been through the mess and are craving something sacred and steady.
🖤 Real talk. Real healing.
💫 Ancient wisdom, modern struggles.
📖 Liturgical meets emotional honesty.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Well... almost)
Link in bio to get your copy.
📚 Tag a friend who needs this kind of hope today.
#ChristianAuthor #MentalHealthAwareness #LiturgicalLiving #FaithAndHealing #BibleDudeLife
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the door will be opened: a sermon on a reading from luke 11
make Your face shine upon us: a sermon on a reading from psalm 67
by this everyone will know: a sermon on a reading from john 13
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arise, shine; for your light has come: a sermon for epiphany
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A Message From Dan
What does it look like to live a Christian life? Like, TRULY live a Christian life? If I’m honest, I’m over the fake front of being a happy, blessed, and perfect person in order to impress others. Truth is, I’m a sinner who’s just trying to figure out how to do this without looking like an absolute fool. I think the Christian life is about admitting our brokenness, while raising our hand to say,”Here I am Lord! What would You have me do?” And that’s what this blog is all about… just a dude trying to do the best I can, and maybe hoping that you’re stumbling through the same journey. Maybe we can walk together.
Dan King
speaker. author. blogger.