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rev. dan king

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.

 

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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.

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Holy Rhythms for Hurting Hearts

Author · Episcopal Deacon · Speaker · blogging since 2007

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1 john 4:7-21 [god is love]

[serialposts]Read 1 John 4:7-21 (ESV, NIV, The Message). Some things I believe. . . Counterfeit Love I believe that love in its purest and unadulterated form cannot be given or shown without the power of God. Maybe that’s what points to the many one night stands and...

Passion

Passion

I'll never forget: I was newly married, and we went on a date to see the movie on opening night, Ash Wednesday. There's nothing hand-holding about watching The Passion of the Christ together. And there was very little popcorn-eating during that movie. Nothing romantic...

[the 7 project] month two: clothes

[the 7 project] month two: clothes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PI4erpIEqo [serialposts]It literally drove my wife nuts. As I was preparing (the day before leaving) for a mission trip, I needed to pick up a couple new pairs of 'missions pants'. I was in and out of 3 stores in about 30 minutes, and...

1 john 4:1-6 [test the spirits]

1 john 4:1-6 [test the spirits]

[serialposts]Read 1 John 4:1-6 (ESV, NIV, The Message). “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” - 1 John 4:1 Many of us have relatives who aren't...

1 john 3:11-24 [love one another]

1 john 3:11-24 [love one another]

[serialposts]Read 1 John 3:11-24 (ESV, NIV, The Message). Talk is cheap. You’ve heard it a thousand times, yet it seemingly is so hard to grasp. What I learned as a communication arts student in college is something that I’ve seen reinforced in my ministry over and...

how to feed the hungry [from our excess]

how to feed the hungry [from our excess]

Picture this. Your church fellowship hall filled to capacity. There are people everywhere. And enough food to feed hundreds - maybe even thousands. People sharing conversation with others at their table. Eating as much as they possibly can. Sounds like a typical...

1 john 2:28-3:10 [children of god]

1 john 2:28-3:10 [children of god]

[serialposts]Read 1 John 2:28-3:10 (ESV, NIV, The Message). As a child my instructions were to keep my room clean especially around Christmas time. I had this idea that Santa's elves were omniscient. With this thought, I hastily shoved toys, old socks and smelly shoes...

pay to pray?

pay to pray?

The retired minister read through the official Pastor's job description. It was massive, daunting, and intimidating, but our church needed to hear the list of responsibilities. Why? Because Drew, my handsome preacher-teacher man, is pursuing ordination, and last night...

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