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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group blogging project: the monkey and the fish
One question that I ask myself regularly is whether I am actually living God's will for my life. And if you are a typical Christian, then you probably ask yourself that or similar questions from time-to-time as well. I believe that not only is it normal, but that it...
poetry [compassion]: compassion, where art thee?
by Renee Small Cold, trembling hands And feet; No coat, no blanket, Sense of defeat. Is anyone there? Can anyone see? The homeless, the poor… This is me. Oh, I ask, Compassion , Compassion Where art thee? Achy, fragile body And limbs; No money, no doctor, Life dims....
creative writing challenge: justice edition
At the end of August (28th-29th) people from around the country will be gathering in Washington D.C. and online for the next meeting of The Idea Camp. The focus of this (un)conference will be Compassion and Justice. During the month of July, people shared their...
[devotional strategy #10] be ready for spiritual battles
by Andy Deane Satan will fight you tooth and nail to keep you from your daily meeting with the Lord. He hates nothing more than seeing a Christian getting down to business with God, because he knows that such believers are dangerous to his kingdom of darkness. Watch...
[ministry spotlight] hpc midnight outreach
by Carole Turner, Healing Place Church, Baton Rouge, LA The first time I walked into a strip club, I knew I was doing the right thing. Sometimes I get to answer the question "what is midnight outreach?" I love talking about it because I think it is one of the most...
poetry [compassion]: deeply touched
by Terry Critchfield Without touching, I was deeply touched. No audible words were spoken but I heard her cry. An innocent and momentary glance revealed a soul that had lost its way. Compassion reached out with empathy and gentle smile....
[the africa diaries] day two: the road to thika
My first morning in Africa! I could not wait to look out my window to finally see what Africa looked like! But I had no idea how quickly this trip would start impacting me. The place that we stayed that first night was actually a really nice guest house that was run...
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[devotional strategy #9] favorite verse study method
by Andy Deane Studying the Bible should be fun. On way to study the Bible is to use the "Favorite Verse" approach. This Bible study method works well if you start using it with a brand new Bible. Let me explain it to you. First you simply read a chapter of the Bible....
[devotional strategy #6] have a plan
by Andy Deane It's been said, "lf you aim at nothing, you are sure to hit it!" To have a meaningful daily devotion, you will need a plan or some kind of general outline to follow for your quiet time. It could be something as simple as this: Briefly Pray Invite Jesus...
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Conversations with Daughters, Season 3, Episode 26: The Bible Dude
