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Scripture Reading — Philippians 1:3-11 Pastor David Den Haan, pastor of Fairway Christian Reformed Church in Jenison Michigan, shared the following story: “Someday I’ll be sitting in your chair.” That’s what a young man said a few years ago while seated with the leadership of our church as he professed his faith in Jesus Christ. The young father had recently come to faith, and he was pointing all of us to the future. He was looking forward to the continuing experience of God’s work in his...

Scripture Reading — Matthew 13:31-35 The relative smallness of God’s people and God’s work is a repeating theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament, only a small group of people remain faithful to God—they’re called the remnant. Jesus picks up on that theme when he compares the kingdom of heaven to a mustard seed and to yeast. Reformation includes the transformation of societies and institutions. When reformation occurs, spouses work together to create homes that conform to God’s designs....

Scripture Reading — Acts 9:1-28; 2 Timothy 1:8-12 You can witness a story of powerful transforming grace in the movie Les Miserables . Jean Valjean was arrested for stealing a loaf of bread. Finally released after 19 years in prison, he couldn’t find a place to stay until a bishop graciously offered him lodging. The penniless Valjean stole some silver from the bishop’s home and fled. Captured the next day, he was brought back to the bishop. But instead of accusing him, the bishop said he had...