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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on sacrifice, service, and strength: [saint luke, the winged ox]
[serialposts]Historically, Luke has been symbolized by a winged ox or bull. It’s a figure of sacrifice, service and strength. These are the three qualities about Luke the New Testament writer that stand out the most as I try to imagine what his life would have been...
are you ready for christmas?
I don't know about you, but I love Christmas. I begin thinking about the perfect Christmas presents sometime around July. My decorations go up on Thanksgiving (but never before!) My favorite part of each day is moving our little mouse on the Advent calendar that was...
still thirsty?
Some of us obtain success rather quickly. We’ve just been accepted to the college our dreams, we've gotten the job of our dreams, we're making awesome money, we have awesome friends, and/or our churches are GREAT while they are preaching the word earnestly and serving...
dream bigger this Christmas!
Just Ask. None of my (suburban, American, well-fed and cared for) grandchildren has ever told me, "I want a rubber band this Christmas." Nor "I asked Santa for a bowl of oatmeal." Nor "I wish for a tube of toothpaste." No. They dream big: They ask for new bicycles...
where?
I should probably confess that prayer is one of the most difficult of all the means of connecting with God. In fact, right now I prefer to sit in silence than squeeze out a prayer. Wait. Maybe those are one and the same. Maybe. I wrote this in my journal recently:...
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because He came, we have light [@bibledude advent series]
[serialposts] READ Psalm 18:28 For it is you who light my lamp; the LORD my God lightens my darkness. Psalm 27 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to eat...
conflicts can get ugly; watch how you enter
I've noticed in my life that sometimes I don't enter conflicts well. Even if I have good intentions, many times I enter conflict primarily to elevate my pain or hurt without acknowledging the other person's pain or hurt. What about you? I don't think we do this on...
are you gregory?
In this season of Advent we are reminded of what it means to wait for something special. We generally reflect upon the first coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and how the ancient Jewish people waited for their messiah. We also consider the second coming of our Lord...
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music + hope = water [#starboarders release]
Every once in a while I come across a band that knocks my socks off. You know the one ... great music, incredible lyrics, and just all around good people. Recently, I came in contact with a band that does more than just knock my socks off. They aren’t just a band that...
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Conversations with Daughters, Season 3, Episode 26: The Bible Dude
