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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let’s run like we’re redeemed

let’s run like we’re redeemed

The church has a bad image in today's culture. People love Christ, but not His church. Christians are "judgmental", "hypocrites", and "loveless". Some in the church are taking a stand to show the world that's not who we are, but there are also those in the church who...

[management by God] ready, set, teach!

Once when I was really young, I remember that I wanted to take an apple to one of my grade-school teachers. I don't remember much about the circumstances, but I do remember certain feelings about the event. I know that the whole apple thing is very cliche, but to me...

[management by God] give credit where credit is due

Few things can crush a spirit more than the issue I'm about to discuss here. Imagine getting assigned to a project that you've been dreaming about getting, and you then pour your heart and soul into it. When it's complete, you step back and look at what you've done...

[management by God] prepare to be tested

I remember getting my first position as a manager. There was so much excitement, and so much pride in the fact that my hard work has finally paid off! And I know that many people can identify with these feelings as well, but I also felt a bit anxious about the great...

wednesday trendsday [google trends #4]

One of my greatest fears as a blogger is writing about things that people don't care about. Too often I see bloggers (and other writers) practicing their craft in complete isolation from the real world. And if you look at the tagline under my blog title, then it's...

[management by God] living well

What do you want people to think of when they hear your name? I could argue that all of us want to be respected and thought of in a positive light when other people talk about us. Have you ever had a sinking feeling inside when you run into someone who says, "I was...

following the call of God [an interview with @lilprophet]

As a 40 (plus) year old white dude, you probably wouldn't imagine that I'm that into rap music. But I LOVE rap and rock with an edge! So back in the day when Run DMC and Aerosmith did Walk This Way... well, let's just say that I think that there'll be music in Heaven...

[management by God] to my good friend gaius

[management by God] to my good friend gaius

Whether a business or a personal trip, most of us have been away from the comfort of our own home at some point in our lives. When you're away, in an unfamiliar place, you need someone to provide you certain comforts and help you take care of your needs. So we look to...

[management by God] fight the good fight

Sometimes you just have to do things that you weren't called to do. As I continue my look at Deborah in the Book of Judges (chapters 4 and 5), the next thing that I notice about her is that she was never supposed to be in the battle against Sisera herself. In today's...

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