Under the Juniper Tree

Under the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 9 for Tuesday, May 14, 2019 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. ·         It is important to give some reminders concerning the importance of our knowledge and wanting to be a benefit to those who suffer from mental health issues. ·          Suicide has been on the rise in every state except […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 8 for Tuesday, April 23, 2019 ·         “But something is amiss for men as well. Men commit 90 percent of homicides in the United States and represent 77 percent of homicide victims. They’re the demographic group most at risk of being victimized by violent crime.” ·         Problem #1: Work is not […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 7 for Tuesday, April 9, 2019 APA reports that men are less likely to seek medical attention and eat less vegetables than females. ·         Why?                       o   One reason deals with difficulty to express their fears. o   Another is that men seem to have a lesser knowledge of medical issues than females. Due […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 6 for Tuesday, March 26, 2019 One aspect of what some Psychologists refer to as “toxic manliness” is the repression of emotions. Repression can lead to major health issues: high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack among others. So, should men express their emotions?   First note: God created our emotions. […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 5 for Tuesday, February 19, 2019 The book covers the topic of our emotions. We can either be overcome by our emotions or overcome them. Pros Practical Scriptural Covers a Variety of topics Cons Grammatical Errors Might be hard to find. Who needs to read this? People suffering from any […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 4 for Tuesday, February 5, 2019 I. An Example (The Poor and Rich) (v. 9-11). A. We have an example of the poor and the rich facing trials and how that should lead to joy. B. The poor man can rejoice in his being exhalted. Why? This will be […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 3 for Tuesday, January 29, 2019 I.        Seek God in Faith (v. 5-8) (Ask of God). A.     V. 5 1.      We may not have any idea what we need to do while going through these trials – ask God. 2.      He gives to all men liberally. i.        The word means “bountifully.” ii.      This is given […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 2 for Tuesday, January 22, 2019 I. Surrender Yourself to Patience (But Let) (v. 4). A. But let patience have.. Let Patience keep on having – every time we face a trial, we let patience do its thing. This means we have to surrender ourselves to patience. B. Her […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 1 for Tuesday, January 15, 2019 I. Know the Benefit of the Experience (Knowing This) (v. 3). A. Knowing this The author is about to explain to his audience that there is a fact that is known through experience. What is the fact that would be known? B. The […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 8 for Tuesday, December 11, 2018 That seems like a strange question as most would say no. o   I would argue there is. o   Please read James 1:2-12. o   This points out that a blessing can come from stress. ·         V2: The Attitude We Hold (Count). ·         My brethren o   […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 7 for Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Obligation Man wants to be blessed. Some what it but want to do the least amount of work possible. “God, I will do nothing but you do everything.” I think the problem lies within another beatitude (Psalm 112:1). The idea of fear is “revere.” […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 6 for Tuesday, November 6, 2018 God wants man to be blessed. God revealed how a man may be blessed. Psalm 32:1-2; 33:12, 34:8, 41:1-2 Prov. 8:34 Man can be blessed. God’s blessings are spiritual. Matt. 5:4 Psalm 1:1-3 We want to hear from you! Email: andrew@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 5 for Tuesday, October 30, 2018 The word in the Hebrew means “happy” or “happiness,” and, while not seen in the English is used as a plural interjection. The New Testament word means “supremely blessed.” The word is a reference to true happiness. Man will search for happiness in a […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 4 for Tuesday, September 11, 2018 o   Treat Others the Way YOU want to be Treated §  Matt. 7:12 o   Do Not Be a Firestarter §  As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. (Prov. 26:21). §  High School Fight […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 3 for Tuesday, September 4, 2018 ·         If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. (Rom. 12:18; ESV). ·         Breakdown of the verse: ·         “If Possible…” means that peace may not always be available. o   But it does imply three things: §  1. It […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 2 for Tuesday, August 28, 2018 ·         First book on depression/Christianity I ever read. ·         The book is broken down into six chapters. o   Ch. 1 deals with the problem and why it should be discussed. o   Ch. 2 discusses why it is a difficult issue to discuss, how we […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 7, 2018 ·         There seems to be a common fear I have been able to note in many a Christian. o   There is a nervousness when I mention that I am studying to be a counselor. o   I have even had one preacher express these […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 15 for Tuesday, June 19, 2018 My Thoughts Concerning Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain For some time I wanted to speak concerning the topic of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. o   For those unfamiliar, the two were celebrities who recently committed suicide. o   This opened up a conversation on […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 14 for Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Purchase Treating Pornography Addiction: The Essential Tools for Recovery by Dr. Kevin Skinner here. Essential for: Addicts: May open old wound or create new ones but the pain is sometimes needed to find healing. Preachers / Elders: Helps us better help those who […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 13 for Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Education is a vital part of our Christian lives. ·         Fightthenewdrug.org o   One of the more mainstream website. Founded by members of the Latter Day Saints but claims to be non-religious in nature and motivation. o   Celebrity backing as Terry Crews is […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 12 for Tuesday, May 29, 2018 How much is too much when it comes to transparency? I find that I am often silent when it comes to transparency for a few reasons. Stigmas Fear of misplaced reasoning People talk and misuse information (James 5:16) Sometimes people just don’t […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 11 for Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Patience. Look at Why. Write. Replace Bad Habits With Good. Cut Off Your Hand and Pluck Out Your Eye. Links Click here for all episodes of Under the Juniper Tree Your Feedback Email: andrew@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 10 for Tuesday, April 24, 2018 We need to be accountable as we are accountable to God (Rom. 14:12). Two programs one can use on computer/phones/tablets are Accountable2You and Covenant Eyes. We need people to help us be accountable. People who are helping with accountability need to be aware […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 9 for Tuesday, April 3, 2018 o   Rollercoaster of Hopelessness §  Countless people have experienced the rollercoaster of repentance, prayer, falling back into the addiction, and the cycle repeats. §  Eventually people want to just give up because their minds scream, “How could God love a person like me […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 9 for Tuesday, March 27, 2018 o   I understand this is a given but it needs to be pointed out. o   Pornography consumption will destroy your relationship with God. o   It Stunts Spiritual Growth §  2 Pet. 3:18 §  1 Pet. 2:2 §  Heb. 5:12 §  Studies have shown that […]