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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for when the way grows weary
It’s only a one-mile loop, this Dry Marsh Trail. I can handle that, even in this heat. It’s an easy hike, though, and it’s good to be away and outside, just the two of us. I lag behind, stopping to take pictures of this and that. He waits for me to catch up, reads out...
on trusting God and being fearless: an interview with @group1crew
This interview couldn't have come at a better time for me. I'm experiencing major life changes at an unprecedented pace, and the uncertainty can be kind of scary. But it can also be exciting! As I chat with Blanca Callahan and Manwell Reyes of Group 1 Crew, I find...
8 ways to instill values and a positive way of life
I have been an educator my entire professional career. From my first day of school, to my years of teaching, and to my current role as a university president, the bookends of my life have been learning and teaching, teaching and learning. The joys of being an educator...
complete in Him
She stands on the thin, white carpet, anxiously waiting to salute the judges and begin a routine she has undoubtedly practiced well over a thousand times. She seems stiff, a fleshly statue under an enormous amount of stress and I find myself hoping she won't crumble...
god our enemy?
As we watched the opening ceremonies for the Summer Olympics, I was struck by how beautiful everyone was. It seemed like an unending parade of beautiful people. "There aren't this many beautiful people in Hollywood," I said to my husband. "I think all people are...
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psalm 19 [introduction]
This psalm is one of the more popular psalms of David. It is a popular choice for meditative readings. And for good reason as the psalm is full of rich poetic imagery. Many will recognize the opening line, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above...
reflections from a waiting room
Her name tag reads “Colleen.” She wears blue scrubs, and the embroidered patch on her shirt reads “Eye Surgery…Something.” She sits still, bent to the side a tad with right elbow leaning on the chair arm, palm on cheek. She’s crossed right knee over left and...
where do i fit in?
There are so many social justice issues in the world today that need to be addressed that, if you're like me, it can be extremely challenging to figure out which ones to support. There are issues of hunger all around the world, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment,...
the silence and the tears
I’ve long been impressed by the power of the shortest verse in the Bible. “Jesus wept.” – John 11:35 The verse has been in many sermons over the years. Every time I’ve heard the verse used it was in the context of showing Jesus’ humanity and that it shows He knew pain...
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05.31.2026 Trinity Sunday Sermon
