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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friday lyrics: shadowfeet
In an attempt to continue a new tradition, here are the lyrics for the song of the week. This week, I've picked 'Shadowfeet' by Brooke Frasier. I regularly get asked about what the meaning of 'shadowfeet' is. Brooke says that the song is about shedding our human ego...
wordless wednesday: transform worship
"Transforming Worship" By Angi Gahler © 2007 www.vesselcreations.com Watch it on YouTube: SHCC Everything Glorious
children of microfinance: akot in sudan
Thanks to the income his mother now earns from her small food business, 10-year-old Akot has begun first grade, the first step toward his dream of becoming a doctor. Ahok, Akot’s mother, used small loans to begin selling prepared food items, like vegetable dishes and...
major doctrines: sin and salvation
This is number four in a five-part series on major Christian doctrines that I've done for a project in my Systematic Theology class. This particular video briefly discusses the doctrine of sin and salvation. It touches on the idea of how our free will affects our...
friday lyrics: looking for angels
Anne Jackson just started a new 'tradition' over at FlowerDust.net that she calls 'friday lyrics', and I thought that I would pick up the same thing here. This is one song that has been stuck in my head all week... It is Skillet's "Looking for Angels"... Walk...
children of microfinance: atupenda in tanzania
Twelve-year-old Atupenda hopes to become a teacher one day. This fifth grader attends school in Kilolo, Tanzania. Her favorite subject is English, and she plays netball after school with her friends. Her mother, Atuitie, recently paid back her first loan of $75 to the...
music monday :: zebulun abalos, runaway
This music monday is a special treat for me to share! This is another song from a great friend of mine. Zeb Abalos is an incredible worship leader. He has an amazing heart for worship, and is truly passionate about his God. [youtube IeFrDZQ02NI Video :: Zebulun...
major doctrines: angels and demons
This is video number three in a five part series of short (3-minute) discussions on major Christian doctrines that I created as a project for my Systematic Theology class. The topic of this one is "angels and demons." This is an important doctrine to understand...
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