Giving Faith a Second Chance: Restarts, Mulligans and Do-Overs [Paperback]

Christopher Wolf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 7, 2007

An appeal to those who have felt betrayed by organized religion to give faith a second chance.

There is a perception by millions that the church doesn't care about them. This has left many to feel forsaken by the church and, as a result, a distance from God with no compelling reason to return to the church. In this book a young pastor extends his outstretched hand to those who have left the church, acknowledging their feelings of alienation, to walk with them in their search to find a way back to God.

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About the Author

Author Christopher B. Wolf is himself the beneficiary of many second chances and do-overs in his faith. He grew up Catholic in New Jersey and went on to become an ordained pastor in the Reformed Church in America. Prior to the ministry he worked in public relations. Currently he serves as pastor of First Reformed Church in Grandville, Michigan.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: FaithWalk Publishing (July 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932902686
• ISBN-13: 978-1932902686
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #642,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Returning to God, October 29, 2010

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Jamee Rae Pineda (Phoenix, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Giving Faith a Second Chance: Restarts, Mulligans and Do-Overs (Paperback)

In his book, "Giving Faith a Second Chance," author Christopher B. Wolf appeals to Christians who feel distanced from God. A self-proclaimed "benefactor of second chances and do-overs," Wolf offers spiritual advice coupled with compassion to bring Christians back into an interactive relationship with God.

The purpose of "Giving Faith a Second Chance" is to restore and renew believers. It describes various emotions and behaviors that keep people from the presence of God. For example, Wolf includes chapters on shame, grief, addiction, anger, fear, depression, sin and others. He then provides the reader with a fresh look at the situation, and then offers both a personal and Biblical perspective on how to deal with these issues of life.

In the "A Homecoming" chapter of the book, Wolf refers to the story of the Prodigal Son and says this: "We start facing the truth, at the rope end. At the same time, it's incredible how the end of the rope jars our memories of good things like old pictures -- of what can still be good."

I recommend "Giving Faith a Second Chance" to every Christian who has been offended, disappointed, discouraged or who has gotten weary in the spiritual battle. I also recommend this book to Christian leaders and pastors looking for a compassionate approach to reach Christians who have fallen away from God.

-- Jamee Rae Pineda

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read for all, August 18, 2007

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William J. Flavin III "Bill" (Holland, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Giving Faith a Second Chance: Restarts, Mulligans and Do-Overs (Paperback)

If you have been in the church pews for years or have not been inside a church for years this book is for you!!! Christopher does a great job of taking an honest look at life and the struggles many of us share with the organized church. His stories connected with me deeply and I identified with many of the people he wrote about even when those were the "bad examples" or people who were not sharing the love of God). I would recommend it for reading both on your own, but would be great to read with others and to talk about your own experiences. Great read!!!