rev. dan king

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.

Holy Rhythms for Hurting Hearts

Author · Episcopal Deacon · Speaker · blogging since 2007

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[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

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...

wednesday trendsday [google trends #6]

I love the perspectives that have come from this little weekly blogging project! I think the best part is seeing others (as well as myself) wrestle with ideas that they normally wouldn't have, and then writing posts on their blogs about it. That's what it's all about!...

[management by God] lift Him up

This is a tough one. Political correctness has made it difficult to even say the name of Jesus in the workplace. We're often required to shut down certain aspects of our lives while at work resulting in a deafening quiet regarding spiritual matters. This has always...

the importance of play [guest post from @chrismarlow]

Message from Dan King: This year for Christmas my seven year-old son wanted to do something special for someone less fortunate. And when we talked about the playground in Haiti project with Chris Marlow's Garage Sale for Orphans, we knew it was exactly what we wanted...

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