Rhonda McKnight
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Bitter And Sweet
A Lowcountry Novel
In "Bitter and Sweet," two sisters, Mariah and Sabrina, find themselves at a pivotal moment in their lives. Mariah's world is turned upside down when her husband unexpectedly asks for a divorce and takes over the business she worked hard to build. Meanwhile, Sabrina is grappling with her own struggles, living out of her van and yearning to follow in her mother's footsteps as a baker. Their lives take an unexpected turn when their grandmother summons them to Georgetown, South Carolina, with a mysterious message. Instead of facing a family health crisis, the sisters are tasked with saving their family's restaurant. As they delve into letters from their great-great-grandmother, Tabitha, they uncover a poignant story of resilience and determination from the 1920s. Through Tabitha's experiences in Charleston during a time of racial oppression, Mariah and Sabrina find inspiration and guidance. The sisters must confront their own past traumas and bridge the emotional distance between them to forge a new path forward. Set against the backdrop of both historical and modern-day Charleston, "Bitter and Sweet" explores themes of love, family, and the enduring strength of heritage.
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2. The Blue Parakeet
In this thought-provoking exploration of faith and interpretation, the author challenges readers to reconsider how they read and understand the Bible. By examining the diverse voices and stories within the scriptures, the book encourages a fresh perspective that embraces the dynamic and evolving nature of biblical texts. It invites believers to move beyond rigid interpretations and to engage with the Bible in a way that is both faithful and relevant to contemporary life, fostering a deeper and more authentic spiritual journey.
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3. Revelation For The Rest Of Us
A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple
A fresh, accessible reading of the Bible’s final book that rejects end-times code-cracking and instead frames it as a pastoral-prophetic call to live as dissident disciples in the shadow of empire. It emphasizes faithful witness, nonviolent resistance, and worship that forms allegiance to the Lamb over the Beast, using the seven churches as a mirror for today’s congregations. Practical guidance helps readers cultivate countercultural habits and communal practices that resist the seductions of “Babylon” and embody hopeful, everyday faithfulness.
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5. The King Jesus Gospel
The Original Good News Revisited
Argues that the gospel is not merely a private salvation plan but the royal announcement that Jesus fulfills Israel’s story and reigns as Lord. Centering on the apostolic message summarized in Scripture, it challenges churches to move from decision-making to disciple-making, recover the narrative shape of the good news, and embody the kingdom through a community formed by Jesus’ death, resurrection, and kingship.