KnoxPriest

The Online Home of Father Jack King

  • Born to Behold

    Born to Behold

    When we behold the beauty of the Lord, a glance isn’t enough. We were made to gaze and behold the glory of God, and convert all we see in worship Continue reading

  • Seeking the Wisdom of Rest

    Seeking the Wisdom of Rest

    To receive the rest that restores, one must seek eternity in time; to fix oneโ€™s gaze on the Holy One and eternal things. Deep concentration on eternal things brings the greatest restoration to body, mind, and soul. This is the habit, the skill, the wisdom we are called to acquire in Christ. Continue reading

  • New Meditations for a New Rhythm

    Itโ€™s day 1 of my sabbatical and one prayer has already been answered: Iโ€™m not utterly exhausted as this season begins. Itโ€™s a prayer Iโ€™ve shared for a while and I awaken today with gratitude for the good days Iโ€™ve shared with my parish this year. Iโ€™m tired, but itโ€™s the good version of tired.… Continue reading

  • The Artist’s Long Obedience

    The Artist’s Long Obedience

    Note: the following address was given at a retreat for artists and songwriters in Knoxville, TN, in December 2021 In my life as a pastor, I have been saved by the wisdom of my elders. Not saved in the sense of my soulโ€™s reconciliation with God, but saved from predictable foolishness and heartache had I… Continue reading

  • Samuelโ€™s Holiness and Finishing with Integrity

    Samuelโ€™s Holiness and Finishing with Integrity

    Ancient words never cease to surprise how they address modern concerns. Take, for instance, the Old Testament reading from Morning Prayer today in the 2019 Book of Common Prayer. The prophet Samuel testifies with a clean conscience about his conduct as Israelโ€™s spiritual leader throughout his life: โ€œHere I am; testify against me before the… Continue reading