2023 Reading List
I look back at all the books I read in 2023, sharing which ones continue to stand out to me. Continue reading 2023 Reading List
Fourth Verse Adventage
A short reflection on Advent and Pentecostal worship. Continue reading Fourth Verse Adventage
Reading (Canadian) Pentecostals
In which I discuss new books by Canadian Pentecostals that I am excited to read. Continue reading Reading (Canadian) Pentecostals
Death and Denial: An Ash Wednesday Reflection
A reflection on Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent, using the writing of Kate Bowler, Chris Green, Esau McCaulley, David Taylor, and Tish Harrison Warren, as well as the music of The Brilliance. Continue reading Death and Denial: An Ash Wednesday Reflection
“The Lumpiness of History”
I recently read John Dickson’s excellent book Bullies and Saints, and it provoked some thoughts on how we relate to the wrongs of the past. This is not a book review, but some reflections based on the book with implications for us today. Continue reading “The Lumpiness of History”
2022 Reading List
I look back at all the books I read in 2022, sharing which ones continue to stand out to me. Continue reading 2022 Reading List
Writing Updates
An update on the writing I have done over the last year, but which has not appeared on this blog. Continue reading Writing Updates
2021 Reading List
Every year I try to read 50 books. The only time I actually accomplished this was 2019. Until this year, when I finished 67 books. There are two main reasons why I read so many books this year. First, I began researching the Psalms in preparation of starting my PhD in 2022. Through the summer … Continue reading 2021 Reading List
On Disagreement
Lessons on disagreement from the letters of Henri Nouwen. Continue reading On Disagreement
Before We Reopen: A Question for the Church
We’re coming up on a full year of COVID services at my church. As we begin to think about the possibility of reopening in the coming weeks and months, I have a question I think needs to be pondered. Continue reading Before We Reopen: A Question for the Church
James M. MacKnight 