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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the worship setting and the congregational voice
[vimeo 14429217 nolink] I came across this video in the latest issue of @NeueMag, and it stirred some pretty powerful questions in my mind. And I'm sure you have some thoughts after watching the video and hearing statements like this... More and more it seems like...
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[epistle of james] introduction
[serialposts]James is perhaps one of the most quoted texts in the New Testament. It is well known for short-pointed phrases in the style of wise sayings. For example: "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves" (1:22) or "Submit yourselves...
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your love never fails [movie review]
We all have to make choices. And our decisions impact every aspect of our lives. The choice to put in extra hours at work in order to get ahead may seem positive as it relates to providing for your family, but what's the cost of more time away from those you love (and...
who are you and what are you doing here?
There once was a rabbi who roamed the countryside meditating on scripture. From morning to night he would walk aimlessly through the wilderness inquiring of the Lord. As he walked he would tap his finger on his forehead as if to pound the truth direclty into his mind....
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[fatherless generation] closing thoughts from @johnsowers
[serialposts]Thank you Dan (and the BibleDude.net community), It is humbling and encouraging to see the response to the book. I am grateful for this project - and hope that all of us will become advocates for it's message. The fatherless story is written into the...
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together today [a biblical perspective on good friday and earth day]
Today the sacred day Good Friday joins with the secular day Earth Day. Good Friday is the day we remember and honor the suffering of Christ Jesus and his death upon the crucifix. It is of paramount importance in the Christian calendar. Good Friday along with Easter...
the reality of The Cross
With Easter Sunday just around the corner, and the relevance it has Christians, I found myself feeling a bit more reflective than usual. So hunker down, boys and girls. I, for one, have always, always struggled with a sense of mediocrity. It's certainly not the worst...
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moving on [thoughts on jesus’s last days]
Today is Maundy Thursday. We begin what many consider to be the most holy days of any year. We remember, solemnly, Jesus's final days on Earth. As I have been reflecting on Jesus's last days on earth, I can't help but think about what it must have been like. How did...
[study] social media has made teens more aware of needs of others
According to a new 30 Hour Famine study, almost half (44 percent) of American teens say they’ve become more aware of the needs of others thanks to their social media usage. The survey commissioned by World Vision, a relief and development group, revealed that four out...
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Conversations with Daughters, Season 3, Episode 26: The Bible Dude
