by Rev. Dan King | Jul 22, 2018 | book reviews, for reflection
I’m a sucker for a good simile. Especially ones that help me understand my faith. Statements like, “Jesus is like a [blank],” help us to understand various characteristics of his nature. In fact, the Scriptures are full of names for God which all...
by Rev. Dan King | Jul 15, 2018 | authentic christianity
“He’s such a loving little boy,” the caseworker told us. Before we met the boys we would eventually adopt, we got the quick personality rundown on each of them. The younger of the two brothers was described as one who just loved everyone....
by Rev. Dan King | Jan 20, 2018 | christian music
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” — Plato These are some insightful words from Plato. And he had never heard music from Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, or Bob Marley. Music...
by Rev. Dan King | Apr 24, 2017 | authentic christianity
“Dan, I know you love spending time with your family, but don’t let that get in the way of your career.” He flew me one thousand miles across the country to sit me down and tell me this. I knew that moment was the beginning of the end of a decade-long relationship...
by Rev. Dan King | Feb 3, 2017 | activist faith, orphan care
She loves to be tickled. When most kids would squirm and ask you to stop, my one-and-a-half-year-old daughter giggles, “Tickle, Daddy!” as if she wants more. I love those moments with my children. You know the ones—when the whole world disappears, and nothing else...