Sep 4, 2017 | Canvas, Reviews
By Edward T. Welch The first third of this encouragement to help others is actually a reminder that we all need forgiveness, community and practice seeking support. “Those who help best are the ones who both need help and give help,” he writes. Then he draws a...
Sep 4, 2017 | Canvas, Reviews
By Martyn Lloyd Jones Lloyd-Jones’ Spiritual Depression transformed my life and ministry. It anchored my stumbling faith in the truth that a person is soul and body. In those not infrequent dark hours of doubt and uncertainty—mine and those shared with others—God has...
Apr 4, 2017 | Canvas, Reviews
By D. A. Carson This is one of Carson’s most important books – a mix of razor-sharp cultural analysis and penetrating theological reflection. Carson exposes the vacuous and self-contradictory nature of so much modern secular thinking, reminding us that Christians need...
Apr 4, 2017 | Canvas, Reviews
By John Stackhouse Jr. In an age of post-truth and “alternative facts,” what does it look like for Christians to love the Lord with all our minds? Stackhouse explores this question. As Christians, he says, it is part of our calling and vocation to think and pursue...
Dec 8, 2016 | Canvas, Reviews
How to Walk into Church By Tony Payne Reading this left me encouraged about my local imperfect church and inspired to be an active member of it. It’s a short, practical booklet that takes less than an hour to read. Tony Payne looks at God’s purpose is for the Church...
Nov 30, 2016 | Canvas, Reviews
The summer 2016 Canvas magazine introduced perspectives on the purpose of the Church and what that means for the way we engage with local churches. This discussion takes place in a context of declining church engagement. In New Zealand and two other countries – France...
