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U-turns are permitted in life. We grow, change, fail and succeed. We believe that God is there, that He loves us and will bring us safely through whatever life throws our way. That's why we can make u-turns when necessary with confidence and not fear. This podcast is sponsored by Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Broomall, Pa.
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When I am Weak then I am Strong
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2 days ago
We conclude this short series on 2 Corinthians with the famous statement from Paul in 12:10 that when he is weak, he is strong. And we note that Paul is fully in touch with himself here. He recognizes his weaknesses and he recognizes his strengths. And all because Jesus' power is made evident in him.

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Paul’s Worldview in Times of Crisis
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Today we read 2 Corinthians 5:13-20. Paul shows us the perspective he brings to bear on his troubles. It is a perspective that gives hope and sends us out with a purpose.

Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Jars of Clay
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
In the church, societal and personal crises of his time, Paul uses the term "jars of clay" to describe how weak and vulnerable he and his people were. But in those "jars of clay" is a treasure - the glory of Jesus Christ. "Death is at work in us, but life in you", he says in 2 Cor. 4.

Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Comfort in Crisis
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
There are very few of us who do not think we are in a time of crisis - whether that be personal, communal, national or global. In 2 Corinthians 1 Paul expresses his own distress and speaks of the comfort that comes from God.

Friday Aug 25, 2023
Jesus Binds Up the Brokenhearted
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Today Rev. Jane Filkin from the Campolo Ministry Center at Eastern University opens Luke 24 for us, the story of the two disciples on the way to Emmaus after Jesus' death. In their deepest grief Jesus walks with them, teaches them and transforms them.

Friday Aug 25, 2023
Wisdom and Foolishness
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Proverbs 31 contains the famous description of the "valorous woman", which has often been used throughout the centuries to think of and treat women in a way that is honoring to them or the God who made them. Today we will approach this passage as not so much a description of what a "valorous woman" should and shouldn't do, but as a description of what wisdom looks like, especially in a time of crisis.

Monday Aug 07, 2023
Living With Integrity
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
The Book of Proverbs often speaks of the need for "integrity" as we conduct our daily lives, especially when dealing with crises. Listen as we explore what integrity is and looks like.

Monday Aug 07, 2023
Service of Lament, Reflection and New Hope
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
This is the audio of the complete service held at Trinity CRC in Broomall on July 30, 2023, in the aftermath of the news that a former pastor kidnapped, sexually abused and murdered an 8-year-old neighbor girl in August of 1975. Some of the songs we sang are not included in this recording because the sound was not good.

Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Lament, Reflect, Renew Hope
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
This week our community was shocked to hear that a former pastor of our congregation kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered an 8-year-old neighbor girl 48 years ago. He hid his crimes for decades until he confessed and was arrested just a few days ago. Click here for the story. In an effort to process these events a service of lament, reflection and renewal of hope was held. This is the sermon part of the service. You can find the whole service on video here, and audio here.

Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Wisdom in the Age of Stupid
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Today we begin our series on the book of Proverbs. Proverbs reflects Israel’s struggle to find its identity in a time of cultural crisis, when the monarchy and the priesthood were no longer sources of authority and stability. We're in a time of crisis today also, which should make Proverbs relevant for us.