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Jesus is like topsoil [4 thoughts about our relationship with Christ]
I'm a sucker for a good simile. Especially ones that help me understand my faith. Statements like, "Jesus is like a [blank]," help us to understand various characteristics of his nature. In fact, the Scriptures are full of names for God which all tell us a great deal...
the Church’s attachment disorder: finding peace in our relationship with God
"He's such a loving little boy," the caseworker told us. Before we met the boys we would eventually adopt, we got the quick personality rundown on each of them. The younger of the two brothers was described as one who just loved everyone. "He's so sweet!" And that was...
9 songs that inspire my christian faith
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” These are some insightful words from Plato.
some things aren’t worth compromising
“Dan, I know you love spending time with your family, but don’t let that get in the way of your career.” He flew me one thousand miles across the country to sit me down and tell me this. I knew that moment was the beginning of the end of a decade-long relationship...
@ bibledude . Apr 25
Habits... I just hit a big milestone, reading for 1,000 consecutive days! I read books on my Kindle (and Kindle app on my phone), and I love that it tracks this... it`s a milestone I`ve had my eye on for a long time.
I was close before, but missed it. I got to 750 and then missed two days while on a mission trip experience with our youth group. So had to start over at 0.
What I like most isn`t the number, but what I`ve gotten out of everything I`ve read. I`ve learned so much, and have been inspired creatively through those books. (If you want to see what I`m reading, hit me up on Goodreads... DM me if you need a link.)
I don`t know what number I`ll hit before I miss another day, but I`m going to keep going because I love what it does for my mind and my soul!
#amreading #kindle #kindlechallenge #goals #goodreads
@ bibledude . Apr 21
Happy Easter from #kingpartyof7 (with one not in the pic)!
I love our tradition of the flowering 💐 of the Cross at @stedwardsepiscopal. We brought some flowers from our own garden to add.
Mostly, I`m grateful for a Savior who picked me up, rescued me, and gave me a purpose.
I`m also grateful for my crazy family, good friends, and a beautiful church community that gives me the opportunity to serve and bring God glory.
#episcopal #episcopalchurch #easter #church #mountdora #mountdorafl #someplacespecial
@ bibledude . Apr 14
Feelin` that Palm Sunday altar...
And it makes me think about this Sunday we shout "Hosanna," and next Sunday we proclaim "He is risen!" But all of the days in between are filled with such an intense roller coaster ride of events and emotions.
Holy Week has become so much more meaningful to me since I`ve been in the Episcopal Church, and I look forward to each of the services I get to participate in on this crazy journey.
#lent #episcopal #episcopalchurch #mountdora #mountdorafl #lakecountyfl #someplacespecial
@ bibledude . Apr 2
Grateful for a great clergy gathering in @cfdiocese with a fantastic talk from the Rev Dr R Michael Allen on "wholeness."
"If you want to be Christ-centered, you had better pay attention to the whole Christ. To the extent you narrow your Christ, you`ll set yourself and your church up for a search for supplements and substitutes."
Feeling equipped and refreshed... and thankful for such great leadership that puts together events like this for us.
#cfdiocese #episcopalchurch #episcopal #clergy
@ bibledude . Mar 23
Said goodbye to a dear old friend today. He was the core of a small group of us best friends, and the best man in my (and several of our) wedding(s).
His impact on all of our lives is unquestionable. And his legacy will continue on for a long time to come.
I always feel like he made me a little more rock and roll, and I made him a little more Jimmy Buffett.
And he LOVED Night Ranger (who we saw in concert like a million times), so this just seems fitting from their song, Goodbye..
"As the sun hides his head
For another night`s rest
And the wind sings
His same old song
And you on the edge
Never close, never far
Always there when I needed a friend
But it`s hard living life
On this memory-go-round
Always up, always down
Spinning `round and `round and `round
All this could be
Just a dream so it seems
I was never much good at goodbye"
Godspeed, Dave. May light perpetual shine upon you.
@ bibledude . Mar 21
The Stations of the Cross aren`t just a tradition—they`re an invitation to walk with Jesus in His final moments. How do you make this practice meaningful? ✝️
📲 Read more & get our free youth resource: [Link in bio]
#StationsOfTheCross #LentenJourney
@ bibledude . Mar 18
When you pull into your spot in the parking lot, and Bob Seger comes on the radio, and now you`re stuck because you can`t get out until the song is over...
#rockandrolldeacon #jeeplife #rockandrollforever
@ bibledude . Mar 16
We`re full on into LENT MADNESS!
Our youth have studied the people, made their picks, and we`re following along with the winners (via popular vote at lentmadness.org).
The youth with the best bracket results is going to win a gift card and some serious bragging rights. And Fr. Mark is offering a prize for anyone who beats his bracket.
Super fun, and a great way to get them learning more about our Christian heritage!
#eycmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #youthgroup #lentmadness #lent #youthministry
@ bibledude . Mar 14
A reading from The Stations of the Cross Youth Prayer Experience... The Second Station, Jesus Carries the Cross.
This prayer experience is available for download at...
bibledude.gumroad.com
#eycmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth #episcopal #lent #stationsofthecross #prayer
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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.
Dan King
speaker. author. blogger.