rev. dan king
let’s walk this faith together.
Author, Episcopal deacon, and speaker. Writing for 19 years on Scripture, prayer, service, and ancient practices that meet us at the intersection of everyday life.
Holy Rhythms for Hurting Hearts
Essays on Mental Health and Ancient Church Practices
Holy Rhythms for Hurting Hearts is a collection of deeply personal and pastoral essays exploring how ancient Christian practices can meet us in the middle of modern mental health struggles. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, or simply longing for peace in a chaotic world, this book offers a gentle invitation to find healing through sacred rhythms like prayer, Sabbath, liturgy, service, and more.
Written with honesty and hope, this book doesn’t offer quick fixes. Instead, it points to the beauty of slowing down, showing up, and rooting yourself in practices that have carried the Church through centuries of both suffering and joy.
Author · Episcopal Deacon · Speaker · blogging since 2007
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wednesday trendsday [google trends #7]
How do you know that what you're talking about is something that others are interested in? This is a question that I think the church needs to be more interested in. Too often we find ourselves quite illiterate when it comes to relating to others outside of the...
[management by God] risk management
Risk Management has been defined as, "the process of measuring, or assessing risk and developing strategies to manage it." When you go into any new project or other type of initiative, you must weigh out your risks. Missing this means your project could run into...
how to plan a [garage sale for orphans]
Our family is pretty geeked about this year's Christmas project! The needs of people in Haiti have been a special focus for us this year, and my son Samuel (the cute, red-headed one) really wanted to do something special for the kids down there. When I told him about...
[management by God] certified leaders
I recently passed one of the most important certifications that I could ever get! Along the lines of the FREE management training mentioned in my last post, I was certified by my son as a great dad! He was playing, but then started doing something that he shouldn't be...
[management by God] free management training!
FREE! FREE! FREE! Sign up now for the opportunity of a lifetime! We're now offering FREE leadership and management training for everyone that is interested! Learn and practice the skills and special techniques that can make you one of the greatest leaders in your...
they came for the turkey, and we gave them The Lamb
I had to do it. When I heard what my friends at Harvest Tabernacle were doing for Thanksgiving, I just knew that I had to be a part of it. Every year this church gives away turkeys (and other food items) to hundreds of area families that wouldn't be able to afford it...
a thanksgiving proclamation and prayer
In 1623 Governor William Bradford made a proclamation of the first official Thanksgiving gathering and feast. That proclamation was: Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, peas, beans, squashes, and garden...
spotting good [photoplay with @thehighcalling]
I like to develop my creative side. But I'm not really into things like poetry, and I'm not a very good artist. But I really enjoy dabbling in photography. I don't even have a fancy camera... only my little Kodak EasyShare and the surprisingly decent camera on my...
[management by God] making a stepford wife
I love the classic (and remake) movie The Stepford Wives. I think every man has thought about what it would be like to have that "perfect" wife. You know, the one that anticipates and meets your every need. I also think that most women can even relate to the idea that...
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Conversations with Daughters, Season 3, Episode 26: The Bible Dude
