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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[management by God] a dash of humility
With the success of quiz shows like "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth-Grader", it's evident that the idea of being "smarter than ___" is becoming increasingly important in our society. These prime-time game shows are continually blasting us with the idea that success is...
all i want for Christmas…
My seven (and a half) year old son picked up the gift catalog from Heifer International and asked me what it was for. So I explained to him that people like us could buy things that people in very poor places need as a Christmas gift. And because they don't have much,...
[management by God] cheers!
You just got done with a big project, and it was a huge success! So the boss wants to take the team out to celebrate this great victory. After a couple of drinks with dinner, everyone decides to hang around for a little while and bask in the glory of a job well done....
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...
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Conversations with Daughters, Season 3, Episode 26: The Bible Dude
