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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children of microfinance: fernando in bolivia
by Kelli Ross Fernando is proud to walk to school in his brand new shirt and shoes. “My teacher said that I look really handsome — I love her a lot!” María, Fernando’s mom, started a knitting business in Tarija, Bolivia, with the help of a Five Talents’ partner,...
book review: for these tough times (max lucado)
For those that know me, then you know that my son was diagnosed at a very early age with juvenile diabetes. The good news is that while we are still praying and fighting for a cure, he is in good health and leads a very normal life. But I share this to let you know...
wordless wednesday: psalm 150
Used with permission. "Psalm 150 v 6" by Nicki Collins See more at: nickicollinsart.com
children of microfinance: irene in kenya
by Kelli Ross Irene is one of the top students in her 4th grade class, and her mother is very proud of her achievements. Without the help of the Thika Community Development Trust, Irene may not have been able to attend – or have had such success – in school. Jane,...
wordless wednesday: abandon worship
"Abandon Collage" courtesy of Odego Youth Ministries.
the science of black holes
Breaking News: After a 16-year study of the center of the Milky Way (galaxy, not candy bar) scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) have determined that there is a massive black-hole around which several other stars are orbiting. With...
children of microfinance: rosita in peru
by Kelli Ross Before Five Talents helped, Rosita and her family suffered from severe malnutrition. Six-year-old Rosita Elizabeth and her family had moved from a small Peruvian city in the Amazon jungle. And her parents searched in vain for odd jobs – just to survive...
major doctrines: creation
This short (3 minutes) video rounds out the full set of lessons that I did on major Christian doctrines for my Systematic Theology class. This was a fun series for me to work on, and to discuss with many of you! This last video in this series is on "creation". In it I...
interview: eric b. blackwell
I've recently had the opportunity to check out an interesting book called Skinny Dipping with the Savior by Eric B. Blackwell. In his book Eric talks about the importance of getting ourselves honest and vulnerable before God. It is a good read that will challenge you...
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Conversations with Daughters, Season 3, Episode 26: The Bible Dude
