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serving others: lifestyle vs. hobby
What are my hobbies? Easy. Reading. Hiking. Bustling adventures in the city. Think getting lost on the subway. Quiet weekends in the mountains. Think getting lost in the silence. Listening to new music in new places. Laughing with old friends about old times. Oh, and...
what are we waiting for?
I almost missed it, but it’s been one of those weeks, and the very last proverbial bump-in-the-road is a 2-inch incision with eleven stitches across the back of my shoulder. Rest and don’t get hot and sweaty, the doctor tells me. Down here at the edge of the hot and...
giving yourself permission to create
My mother helped make me an artist because she taught me to see as one struck by wonder. Through her eyes, I first treasured thistle's down and oak's curved limb, leaf's shadow and bird's wing, the shapes of clouds and the kind of smiles made only with eyes. My mother...
about school shopping and santa
Neither Abby nor I feel good, but summer’s winding down, and we’ve set this day aside for shopping. Time to hit the “cool” stores and try on some “cool” clothes in order to be “cool” during that first week of school. Time to watch mother and daughter do battle...
@ bibledude . Oct 6
Through it all, we`re not alone. And that fact can carry us through a mountain of pain and worry and stress.
Today in some teaching on the liturgy, one of the things that stood out is how much of it focuses on the "we" and not the "I." And there`s great peace and comfort in the "we."
We not only have God to walk through our trials with us, but we also have each other.
#holyrhythms #hurtinghearts #mentalhealth #liturgy #episcopalchurch #deaconlife #goodreads
@ bibledude . Oct 1
I`ve recently been asked to speak at an event on the topic of my latest book, and it looks like there are more coming!
And it`s wild how many times something comes up in conversation about people and the state of our society right now that triggers in my mind... "I wrote about that in Holy Rhythms."
This feels like one of the most broadly relevant projects that I`ve put together in a while.
It`s a short read, but there`s a lot of good stuff packed in these pages.
If you haven`t read it yet, head over to Amazon and search for it with "holy rhythms for hurting hearts," and get your copy today!
#holyrhythms #hurtinghearts #mentalhealth #liturgy #episcopalchurch #books #itiswell
@ bibledude . Sep 23
It was awesome to have the opportunity to serve the Holy Eucharist for the New Beginnings youth retreat with Rev @robstrenth at @campwingmann this weekend!
We ministed to 50+ youth from around the @cfdiocese together (with the rest of the amazing team led by Rev @kbbartle), but the conversations we had during our time together will be one of the things I cherish from the weekend.
I`m glad to call him my friend, and I already look forward to the next time we get to minister and celebrate together.
#cfdiocese #episcopalchurch #episcopal #deacon #deaconlife #eucharist #chapel
@ bibledude . Sep 19
KBC (Kids` Bible Club) at @stedwardsepiscopal on Wednesday night is on a journey through Narnia... starting our read-thru of The Horse and His Boy!
And you can`t go on a journey without your passport...
Kids earn stickers for showing up, bringing a bible, reciting a memory verse, and other activities.
I think my passport pic came out really well, huh?
Great fun for K-8th graders (and some grown-ups too)!
#KBCmountdora #SEEKmountdora #EYCmountdora #youthministry #kidsministry #mountdora #narnia
@ bibledude . Aug 23
Had a GREAT Bible Study Boot Camp with many of the youth from @stedwardsepiscopal. We spent the day digging into how to study the Scriptures.
We talked about God`s redemption as a central theme, covenants, and how we see God in relentless pursuit of us since the very beginning of Creation all the way through Revelation (and events still to come).
These youth are getting a strong foundation in the Word, and even seeing the role of the Holy Spirit in all of it.
I love teaching this class! It`s fun to work through this material, and to see these young people start to get it.
#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #youthgroup #episcopal #biblestudy
@ bibledude . Aug 16
#amwriting
My 20+ year journey to ordination is becoming a book!
Through all of the ups and downs, and all the times I almost walked away completely from the Call, there`s stuff in there that I`m certain will encourage and help others who are discerning direction... ordained or lay ministry.
The Outline is all mapped out, chapter 1 is already done, and I haven`t been this excited about a writing project in a LONG time!
@ bibledude . Aug 16
What a beautiful night of prayer and worship with our youth!
We worshipped in song (and dancing). Then we prayed through stations with Scripture reflections, journal activities, and practical applications.
Then we had a short lesson on Matthew 5:14-16 about being a light in the world around us. And then we worshipped again.
One young lady even hit me up just prior to the event and asked that is she brought her guitar if she could do a song... ummm, YES! She closed us out with Reckless Love (and she NAILED it)!
This was a wonderful way to get our focus right as we head into the new school year, and give the youth some encouragement and direction.
The Holy Spirit was there, and Jesus was glorified!
#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #youthgroup #backtoschoolprayer #mountdora
@ bibledude . Aug 15
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#YouthMinistry #BackToSchool #PrayerNight #BeTheLight #Matthew51416 #YouthGroup #StudentMinistry
@ bibledude . Aug 6
I had the opportunity to share with our youth our experiences from #soulinthecity25. I led them through a sort of panel discussion, having them share their thoughts on the service projects, the worship and teaching, the fellowship experience, and their biggest take-away from the week.
And it reminded me (not that I forgot) what an incredible experience this mission trip is for these youth... so formative in so many ways.
I was surprised when one of them even talked about how grateful they were that I took their phones away from them for the week, because it forced them to really connect with one another face-to-face!
A parent of one of the youth sent me the last pic of when I was closing in prayer, pointing out, "look at their hands." The fact that they connected with one another like that when it was time to pray just further illustrates the deep connection they have and their desire to keep that connectedness going after that week.
These youth continue inspire me. And I love having a front row seat to seeing what God is doing in their lives.
#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #youthmissions #cfdiocese
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A Message From Dan
What does it look like to live a Christian life? Like, TRULY live a Christian life? If I’m honest, I’m over the fake front of being a happy, blessed, and perfect person in order to impress others. Truth is, I’m a sinner who’s just trying to figure out how to do this without looking like an absolute fool. I think the Christian life is about admitting our brokenness, while raising our hand to say,”Here I am Lord! What would You have me do?” And that’s what this blog is all about… just a dude trying to do the best I can, and maybe hoping that you’re stumbling through the same journey. Maybe we can walk together.
Dan King
speaker. author. blogger.