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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[servolution chapter 14] never serve alone: where’s my high five?
by Christopher Neufeld I used to think I could go through life with Simon and Garfunkel's “I Am a Rock” as my theme song. I am a rock, I am an island. And a rock feels no pain; And an island never cries. This was how I thought I could live my life. I figured I could...
it’s raining again
It is raining outside. Again. Don't get me wrong... we need the rain, bad! However, several times today, people told me to 'stay dry.' Has anyone ever told you that? What does that mean, really? Is it really that much better to stay dry? Don't you ever want to just go...
[servolution chapter 13] keep your serve alive: avoiding compassion fatigue
by Karen Shumway This is AMAZING! Serving the Lord has kicked up to a new level in SERVOLUTION! How can we serve properly and wholeheartedly when we're worn out? By grace, that's how! If you truly have a heart to serve our Lord and Saviour you must lean on Him at...
[servolution chapter 12] servolution street: the neighborhood where jesus lives
by Gabriel Morton When blogging about a book, especially only one chapter, you have two options: give a summary, or tell how you apply it in your life. This will be (mostly) the latter. So far we’ve talked about a lot. From the cost of a servolution (your time, among...
[servolution chapter 11] no excuses: 165,000 easter eggs
by John Dix No Excuses! This is a great chapter! I grow weary of men and women in ministry who constantly look at the problems instead of the servolution solutions. Anyone can identify the problems, or excuses, as Dino refers to them in this chapter, but true...
[servolution chapter 10] the cost of a servolution: more than money
by Michael Levitt Chapter 10 starts off with “Servolution always costs.” Everything has a cost associated to it, whether it’s time, finances, physical or mental efforts. This chapter reminds me of former wrestler Ted DiBiase, who’s catch phrase was “Everyone has a...
[servolution chapter 9] staying on course: a speech, a spotlight, and a season
by Paul Batchie Dino Rizzo's write-up of his church's Servolution experience has become increasingly more engaging. We've watched as he started Healing Place Church (HPC) led by a vision to serve by simply doing "whatever, whenever". We saw how two odd, spontaneous...
how to be awesome
Recently TED Talks posted an organ performance from Qi Zhang that was simply awesome! This is what the TED website has to say about her... Originating from Shanghai, China, Qi Zhang graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor's in Electronic...
[servolution chapter 8] unlocking the need: there’s a great treasure inside
by John Lambert I am honored to be able to review this chapter of Pastor Dino Rizzo’s new book “Servolution.” Being a native of South Louisiana myself, I know first hand the reputation of Healing Place Church as a church that doesn’t just talk about serving, but...
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Conversations with Daughters, Season 3, Episode 26: The Bible Dude
