The Connection Podcast

Divine Disruptions // Zechariah

A tragic situation. The disruption: A Birth Announcement. The announcement is an end to a personal tragedy, but also to national barrenness and pain.

James // Patience & Prayer

Prayer is the context a believer waits for God’s justice. It is a faithful response of one who suffers to respond with patience and prayer. Instead when facing suffering or doubt, we consider it joy, wait patiently, and pray to a God we know keeps his promises.

James // Who is your true master?

Where does conflict and strife come from? Does it not come from desires that are at war within you??

James // Two Kinds of Wisdom

How do you know if someone is wise? In general are we more focused on being wise or avoiding looking foolish? Who are we worried about looking foolish to? A person who is wise is peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and bears fruit, impartial, and sincere.

James // A Great Responsibility

A tongue under control is... A marker of spiritual maturity.
A great tool that... Sets the direction of your life.
Stewards great resources around you. Can save or destroy.
With great power comes great responsibility.

James // Demonstrated Commitment

We have all wondered in our spiritual journey if we are saved. And when we question our faith, that ultimately leads to more questions, which by the way is the nature of biblical mystery.

What are we to do? Ask ourselves.
What good is there in claiming to be a Christian and if your life doesn’t reflect that claim?
Is your faith in Christ changing who you are. Do you demonstrate that faith by your actions?
Do you demonstrate that face even when it is not easy to do so?
If not, do you really have a saving faith?

James // Faith or Favoritism

“My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ?”
Wait, favoritism is a sin? The royal law is the law of God. Lev. 19:18, Love your neighbor as yourself is the guiding principle for how we are to treat others, and to show favoritism is to love one differently than the other.

James // It‘s All About Desire

There are consequences to what we shape our hearts desire around. Sin reaches full grown perfection in death. Spiritual death being separation from God. But doing what the Word says confirms the Word in your heart. You will be blessed in your actions.

James // Faith, Wisdom, & Trials

Wisdom is skill at life, particularly how to make the right decision. For
James wisdom is the ability to skillfully determine how to live in a Godly
manner. Of course God gives this freely to those who ask.

Connection // Rev. Jim: Use It or Lose It

Rev. Jim Genesse guest speaks on the parable of the talents