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in which i stretch out my palms
I stretch out on the blue carpet in front of the family room fireplace, palms up. And I beg God to let me feel the pain, to identify with what Jesus experienced as spikes seared his flesh. But as I wait in the stillness, I sense these words. "It is finished. Done....
casting stones
Sitting there, in the comfort of my private family room, watching Lance Armstrong confess his sins on public television, the edges of my mouth tightened in disgust. God help me, that was my first reaction--not pity, not sorrow for him, but disgust at the size of his...
on leaving your mark
Six-year-old me stood on a new boardwalk in Northern Michigan and looked down. Initials and names etched patterns into the wood, and I wondered why someone would ruin fresh boards, boards still smelling of new wood. I wished for a pen or a rock. I wanted my name...
pondering a fall
She'd just climbed up and in when it fell apart and down. The neighbor man made it for my mother-in-love and her sister when they were young. "The last girl to get married," he said, "gets to keep it." Mom gave the set to us shortly after our wedding. That bed's...
@ bibledude . Mar 7
Hitting @amazon right now (Kindle version, with print right behind it)!
This one combines my passions for technology, systems, and ministry all in one helpful resource.
There`s a lot of uncertainty with how AI fits in with churches, and this book should bring some clarity. If you`re curious about how new technologies can be used in church settings without losing your soul, then check this one out.
No hype. Just insight into how to build strong systems into your church ministry work.
#aiforchurch #aiforchurches #aiforchurchleaders #aisystemsseries
@ bibledude . Mar 5
Had a great time tonight talking about "Holy Rhythms for Hurting Hearts" tonight!
I was amazed at level of interest in the topics discussed in my little book of essays on mental health and ancient church practices. It seems like all of us relate to the struggle and are looking for peace.
And it appears that this book is a really great one for Lent... if you`re looking for a good read...
@ bibledude . Feb 28
Just a little preview into my sermon tomorrow at @stedwardsepiscopal (8am and 10am).
This line just keeps hanging there in my heart.
Can`t wait to preach it!
@ bibledude . Feb 18
Had a great time with our #EYCmountdora youth group tonight at our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner!
Our youth serve so well, and I love how our church community supports them.
This has become one of my favorite ways to mark the shift into the season of Lent.
#cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthministry #shrovetuesday
@ bibledude . Feb 8
It`s just one of those top-open kind of days on the way home from church today.
Sun shining.
Cool temps.
Radio on full blast.
#jeeplife #sundaymood☀️ #godisgood
@ bibledude . Jan 29
By the end of the Blessing of the Stage, the floor is always covered in water - baptizing the space where these students will spend the next week telling stories.
Today we talked about truth-telling as sacred work. About how theater, at its best, reveals what`s real about being human. About how every role matters - on stage and backstage.
Grateful to be part of this tradition with Mount Dora High School`s Tempest Theater.
#BlessingOfTheStage #YouthMinistry #TheaterMinistry #EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth
@ bibledude . Dec 24
This might just be my new profile pic! LOL!
I made this as part of a white elephant gift for our youth group Christmas party, and I`m still laughing!
BTW... it looks amazing in a frame... I have a feeling we might see it hanging in our youth house at the church. 🤣
@ bibledude . Dec 14
Yep, so my neighbor across the street went with the 6-7 decoration... 🫤
#SOcool #67christmas #mostwonderfultimeoftheyear
@ bibledude . Dec 10
I`m working on a brand new Bible study called "I Will, With God`s Help", and I`d love your help shaping it.
This study takes a deep dive into what it really means to be a Christian, exploring who God is and how our faith becomes a lived way of life. Week 1 is ready, and before I move forward, I`d love honest feedback from people across different backgrounds and denominations.
I`m using a tool called Help This Book, where you can read the draft of Week 1 and leave comments, questions, or suggestions right inside the document. Your input will help me refine the study and make it as meaningful and accessible as possible.
If you`re interested in being a beta reader:
👉 LINK IN BIO!
Thanks in advance to anyone who jumps in to help. Your perspective will make this project so much stronger.
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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.
Rev. Dan King
speaker. author. blogger.