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my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
It’s about three o’clock in the afternoon. A darkness has covered the whole land since noon. Jesus had been beaten, stripped, nailed to the cross, all while being ruthlessly mocked. Each taunt a jab at his identity… “If you are the Son of God…” The religious leaders,...
i am nicodemus: a sermon on a reading from john 3
the reading: There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” Jesus answered...
clothed in Light: a sermon for the first sunday of Christmas
the readings: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 John 1:1-18 Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 the sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPcom8Jjn84 Happy fourth day of Christmas! If I’m honest, I’m a little disappointed that my true love didn’t give to me four calling birds today. I really...
righteous live by faith: a sermon on a reading from habakkuk
the reading: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 The oracle that the prophet Habakkuk saw. O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen? Or cry to you "Violence!" and you will not save? Why do you make me see wrong-doing and look at trouble? Destruction and...
@ bibledude . May 26
I built an app for my youth group`s Summer Bible Reading Challenge.
📲 thedig.bibledude.life
Take on challenges, climb the leader board, and earn badges.
Totally free for users, youth ministers can subscribe and create groups for their youth groups for their own group leader board and "director dashboard" to monitor use.
Try it out, and let me know what you think and/or if you run into any issues.
#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #biblechallenge
@ bibledude . May 24
I`m always grateful to serve as clergy alongside two of these guys, but truly honored to have been a small part of Dennis`s journey toward ordination.
It`s been great to watch him grow during his field work training at @stedwardsepiscopal, and I know that God willing and the people consenting, he`ll be a great deacon back at his home church.
Dennis is one of those guys that when he`s ordained, it`s really just a conformation of who he already is.
I will certainly celebrate the day he gets to put on that red stole and joins the Sacred Order of Deacons.
Until then, Dennis... Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit!
#deacon #deaconlife #episcopal #episcopalchurch #cfdiocese
@ bibledude . May 17
Glad to have this in print (available on @amazon), and already working out the next one.
This is a curriculum I`ve developed for children and youth that uses stories of people throughout biblical and Christian history to explore how we find our identity in Christ, and what that means for how we live.
The kids have really enjoyed it, and I`m looking forward to building the next series (Sent by God) that I`ll be using this Fall.
#episcopalyouth #kidsmin #childrensministry #YouthMinistry #cfdioceseyouth
@ bibledude . May 11
Complicated relationship with prayer? Same.
But Jesus has something to say about that.
🎥 Watch this.
#prayer #faith #sermon #Episcopal #John16
@ bibledude . May 10
Had the honor of leading Morning Prayer at @stthomaseustis this morning. It`s a special place for me since I`ve completed my diaconate field work training there two years ago.
Actually, it`s more than just special... it`s a sacred space for me.
The people were so loving in welcoming me back, and I made some new friends too.
I think this is one of my favorite things in ministry, just being able to encourage and challenge people in the Word, and to be a blessing to them.
I`ll be back for one more time to lead Morning Prayer and preach next Sunday too. If you`re in the (Eustis) area, I`d love to see you there Sunday, May 17th at 9:30am. I can promise you a rousing sermon, and a beautiful time of prayer and worship.
Bonus: You also get to see me in a "proper English surplice and tippet." In other words, my drip is slay.
#ampreaching #deaconlife #episcopal #cfdiocese #episcopalchurch
@ bibledude . May 8
Peter could have used any word for example or model.
He chose hypogrammos.
It`s the only time this word appears in the entire New Testament. It literally describes a writing tablet students use to trace their letters.
Christ is the pattern. We trace the shape of his life with our own.
You`re not figuring this out alone. The lines are already there.
🎙 Full sermon at the link in bio.
#1Peter #Hypogrammos #ChristianLiving #Sermon #EpiscopalChurch
@ bibledude . May 2
Had the pleasure today of being the keynote speaker for the #cfdiocese Order of the Daughters of the King, talking about themes from my book, "Holy Rhythms for Hurting Hearts" (available on @amazon).
It was a great group... and even as the only dude in the room, I had a blast with everyone.
I`m amazed at how great the feedback is when I talk about that book.
Mental Health carries such a stigma, even in the church. But so many of us carry a weight that often feels unbearable. But in the ancient practices we find in the liturgies of the church, we find peace and that we aren`t alone. More than anything, we find Christ walking with us.
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27
#holyrhythmsbook #episcopal #liturgy #mentalhealth
@ bibledude . May 2
I`ve been developing a curriculum for K-8 kids as a mid-week program, and I`m excited to share that it`s now available on @amazon!
If you work with kids/youth ministry, I can tell you that the kids at @stedwardsepiscopal have REALLY enjoyed the stories and activities we`ve done.
"BEST study ever!" -- Sophia, 5th Grader
And... this is just the first in a series (of 4) that I`ve got mapped out to develop.
This one deals with identity, and helps kids discover and realize their worth through the stories of people like David, Ruth, Peter, the Samaritan Woman, St. Patrick, Carrie ten Boom, Harriet Tubman, and more.
This guide is for leaders and volunteers who run kids` programs in their church.
On Amazon, you can get the full guide in print version. But if you prefer printable PDF format, just hit me up and I`ll get you the link to that one on Gumroad.
#EYCmountdora #SEEKmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #episcopal
@ bibledude . Apr 28
And just like that, she`s 15. 🥹
I wonder if she`ll ever know how much she changed my life.
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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.
Rev. Dan King
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