Please click on the below link to hear my sermon from this morning. It starts about 30 minutes into the audio/file. Blessings, Christopher
http://www.firstgrandville.org/downloads/122307_the_face_of_love.mp3
Archive for the ‘Reflections’ Category
The Face of Love
Posted in Reflections, tagged advent, Bible, children, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, face, faith, family, friend, God, Grace, Isaiah 7, Jesus, love, parents, Psalm 80, religion, sermons, spirituality, visible on December 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
“Let them see your heart”
Posted in Reflections, tagged Bible, children, Christ, Christian, church, faith, family, friends, God, heart, Jesus, life, love, ministry, pastor, personal, religion, spirituality, thoughts on December 4, 2007 | 3 Comments »
I received some great advice the other day. A friend encouraged me to “let them see your heart.” The friend offered it in terms of ministry and leadership. The friend wisely said that a congregation, brothers and sisters in Christ, will be much more willing (and able) to trust, follow, forgive, join and love in return.
After all, [...]
New Jersey Visit
Posted in Reflections, tagged books, church, faith, journey, prayer, religion on October 23, 2007 | 3 Comments »
I am so thankful for the hospitality I experienced on my trip to New Jersey last week. Starting with my brother Ryan and sister-in-law Jesse. New Brunswick Theological Seminary, Mark and Rhonda Paradis of Lebanon Reformed Church as well as Middlebush Reformed Church – all so welcoming and encouraging. Most of all I have to thank Jenny, [...]
New Video Interview about Giving Faith a Second Chance
Posted in Reflections, tagged Christian, church, faith, Giving Faith a Second Chance, God, Jesus, spirituality, testimony, video on October 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Please click on or copy and paste the below link to watch a new video interview about my book Giving Faith a Second Chance. Blessings, Christopher
http://76.12.38.165/occ2003/071016wolfgvid.html
Ministry by hand
Posted in Reflections, tagged Baptism, Christianity, ministry, religion, spirituality on September 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
We baptized two infants yesterday and as usual it was awesome. The first time I baptized someone (sounds weird just saying it) was in 2002 and her name was Gwen. I remember after worship that day just looking at my right hand, the hand I had used to take the water and baptize her in [...]
First Book Signing Event
Posted in Reflections, tagged book signing, Giving Faith a Second Chance, Thanksgiving on September 23, 2007 | 2 Comments »
First, I want to thank everybody who helped and came out to the event at First Church today. It was a great turnout. I am so thankful to God.
I have to admit it feels a bit self-serving. Sitting at a table. I didn’t like that part. I think I will not use a table next time. [...]
