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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...
praying the psalms: ancient words for modern mental health
When it comes to dealing with our mental health, there are few practices that have impact like that of praying the Psalms. That's right, I'm talking about that big book of ancient Hebrew poetry found right in the middle of the Bible. And it's amazing how it falls...
whoever receives: reflection on mark 9 + harriet starr cannon
Jesus said, “Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me" (In Mark 9). And we see that in action in the life of Harriet Starr Cannon, one of the first American nuns in the Anglican tradition (remembered on May 7th in the Episcopal Church). And these...
ancient church rhythms for mental health and peace
Let me start by throwing a few numbers at you. About 1 in 4 adults in the United States experience some level of mental illness each year, with approximately 13 million people reporting to have seriously considered suicide. And to make it worse, there's a great deal...
@ bibledude . Jun 14
📜 "A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. I will put my spirit within you, and make you follow my statutes and be careful to observe my ordinances." -- Ezekiel 36:26-27 NRSV
That`s a wrap on an amazing week of camp with the high-school age kids!
Thank you @campwingmann, for a great week filled with lots of fun times, deep conversations, and incredible worship! And I`m so proud of everyone who was in on winning the coveted Silver Bible Award (which was everyone). 🤓
I pray that all of the youth there remember whose image they are created in, and that they walk confidently in that identity. And that they would learn to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit in their lives. 🕊
#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #episcopal #summercamp #biblecamp
@ bibledude . Jun 13
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus... sung by the campers at @campwingmann at the end of our Compline prayer at the end of the night.
These are some of the precious moments that make this camp such a sacred place for so many youth (and former youth) from around Central Florida.
#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #episcopal #summercamp #biblecamp
@ bibledude . Jun 11
"So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!" - Paul the Apostle of Christ (formerly known as Saul, persecutor of Christians)
It`s day three of camp at @campwingmann, and these youth are wrestling with some big ideas, like what it really means to die to the flesh so that we can live in Christ. And they`re asking some serious and deep questions.
But what I notice most is a very real hunger to learn more of the things of God. Their wrestling with the faith reminds me of Jacob wrestling with God, saying, "I won`t let go until you bless me!"
This generation is hungry.
And I`m just happy to show up here with a giant serving spoon in my hand.
Thank you, Lord, for the front row view!
#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #episcopal #summercamp #biblecamp
@ bibledude . Jun 9
"Who am I?" That`s the big question I posed to the students at @campwingmann on Day 1 of the program.
It`s all about figuring out where we get our identity from. Too often we let all of the other outside forces define who we are. Political parties, activity groups in school (jocks, nerds, etc).
The truth is that our identity starts with the fact that we were crafted in the image of a loving God. Everything else flows from that place.
We studied Psalm 139:13-16 (among other things), and we discovered how we start answering the question...
Who am I?
You were personally, uniquely, and purposefully made by and for Jesus Christ.
#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #psalm139 #summercamp #biblecamp
@ bibledude . Jun 4
"Every Christian must be convinced of his fundamental and vital duty of bearing witness to the truth in which he believes and the grace that has transformed him." -- Pope John XXIII
The Episcopal Church remembers Pope John XXIII on June 4th because of his dedication to promoting Christian unity and healing divisions between Christians.
And I`ll be talking about him a little bit in my sermon at the Wednesday Eucharist service at St. Edward`s (Mount Dora), along with another guy you may be more familiar with... Peter.
#episcopalchurch #ampreaching #deaconlife #popejohnxxiii #christianquotes #mountdorafl #preachingdeacon
@ bibledude . May 26
"Whatever your work is, I encourage you to offer it, not for applause or recognition, but as an act of praise to the one who is present in the midst of it and blesses your harvest."
Read/watch more from my sermon on Psalm 67
👉 LINK IN BIO 👈
#ampreaching #sermon #psalm67 #episcopalchurch #episcopal #deacon #deaconlife #faithandwork #preachingdeacon
@ bibledude . May 25
It was SO great to worship and serve today at @stmaryangels alongside my good friend Rev Kev!
The people there are amazing and it`s a wonderful place to worship!
I preached on Psalm 67, which will be up on the blog soon, with a message straight from the heart of a deacon (one foot in the church, and one in the world). I pray that the Word settles into their hearts and minds, and that it blesses them in all they do in their daily work (no matter what it might be).
Looking forward to next time, @kbbartle!
#cfdiocese #episcopalchurch #deacon #deaconlife #ampreaching #psalm67 #easter6
@ bibledude . May 21
The blue birds are nesting in our backyard bird house again!
It`s one of my favorite things to see every Spring as everything starts blooming, we hear the chirps of all the birds, and the butterflies start fluttering around again.
It renews a sense of hope and promise in me. So I`m grateful for these little things.
#easternbluebird #birdhouselove #mybackyard #1000gifts #springvibes #birdsofinstagram #gratitude
@ bibledude . May 19
"Let us be the church our community would miss if we weren`t here… not for our programs, but because our love made a mark on it."
Check out the full sermon posted on the blog (LINK IN BIO)...
by this everyone will know: a sermon on a reading from john 13
#ampreaching #sermon #episcopalchurch #cfdiocese #prechingdeacon #john13 #jesus
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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
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