Under the Juniper Tree

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 7 for Tuesday, March 20, 2018 ·         There are various relationships we have. Porn will affect them all. ·         Marriage o   Sciencemag.org: Men who watched pornography partway through a 2-year period doubled their chances of divorce. For men, the number tripled. §  The younger the respondent, the more likely the […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 6 for Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Depression o   Studies have shown strong correlation between depression and pornography usage in teenagers. o   Furthermore, studies by Kevin Skinner has shown that men (married or single) who consume pornography on a regular basis (3-5 times a week) suffer from more severe depression than […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 5 for Tuesday, February 27, 2018 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. (Psalm 139:14) ·         Some have claimed the effects of porn are the same as sex but that’s found to be untrue. ·         Study […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 4 for Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Read this book as it will bring us out of our comfort zone. It reminds us of the reality of sin and what addiction can do. It reminds us of the minds of the addicted. It might spur us to the help we […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 3 for Tuesday, February 13, 2018 What are some of the factors in leading someone to possibly becoming a porn addict? Being exposed at a young age (average age of exposure is 11 years old). Parents who are either too loose or too strict. Coping mechanics taught to children by […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 2 for Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Listener Discretion is Advised. The word pornography is taken from two Greek words. Pornea (Matt. 19:9) which can mean adultery, harlotry, and gives a picture of prostitution. Graphe means something recorded. The words together would mean “prostitution in any recorded form.” Rather than list all […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 1 for Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Andrew shares the story of how he found out he had atrial tachycardia. Point of the story: We should use wisdom in all we do. We may just write something off as “just anxiety” but it could actually be something worse. Watch the signs […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 12 for Tuesday, December 19, 2017 John 11 gives us a moment to read about Lazarus’ death. This gives us the opportunity to see how Christ dealt with two mourning sisters. v. 20 – The two sisters separated from each other. v. 21-22 – Martha was very practical […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 11 for Tuesday, December 12, 2017 We often fear grief because of the discomfort it brings us but the Bible shows it to be a natural reaction. Consider: Deut. 34:8, 1 Sam. 1:7, 10, 2 Sam. 1:11-12, John 11:35. We spend too much time propagating myths concerning mourning. […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 10 for Tuesday, December 5, 2017 When defining this word, we will use an overly simplistic definition: Deep Sorrow. Think of Job 1 and 2. All of these things occurred to Job which brings us to Job 2:13. This is not always in the event of a great […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 9 for Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Promises: 1 Sam 30:8b Notice the words of encouragement: “Thou shalt surely…without fail…” We serve a God who cannot lie (Titus 1:2). Think of all the promises He has made to others without fail. Will he fail us? 1 John 2:25 Providence: 1 Sam. […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 8 for Tuesday, November 21, 2017 1 Sam. 30:7 This becomes more encouraging when one realizes Abiathar was the only person in town who didn’t want David dead. Our brethren are a major source of encouragement and prayers. When discouraged, try visiting someone of the faith. Trying to be an […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 7 for Thursday, November 16, 2017 Get Alone in the Presence of God (1 Samuel 30:8a) David asked two questions. Shall we pursue them? and Shall we be victorious? This would be good for two reasons. David would have an answer to his question. Indecision may have riddled his […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 6 for Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Context: 1 Samuel 30 David and his men return from battle to find that Ziklag has been burned to the ground. The women and children have been kidnapped and the possessions were stolen. The people are discouraged. David is beaten down. The people […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 6 for Tuesday, October 10, 2017 On this episode, Andrew discusses: His favorite passage concerning a name for the church (Eph. 3:14-15). We might feel extremely discouraged and hopeless at times but God has a place for them that are dealing with these issues (Psalm 68:4-6). Do not love other […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 4 for Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Empathy is needed in the church today (Rom. 12:15). Nursing scholar Theresa Wiseman gave empathy four attributes: To see the world as others see it. To be nonjudgmental. To understand another person’s feelings. To communicate our understanding of that person’s feelings. We sometimes […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 3 for Tuesday, September 12, 2017 On this episode, Andrew continues the idea of being a help to others by listening. The Bible points out that hearing is absolutely important. (Rom. 10:17). The Proverbs writer says that a wise person is one who will listen. Giving a reflective statement […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 2 for Tuesday, August 15, 2017 We are revisiting the topic of how we can help others dealing with mental illness. We need to be willing to educate ourselves. Stigmas exist. Knott’s Berry Farm had a VR ride shut down due to its depiction of the mentally ill. There […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 1, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Suicide, while a difficult topic, is one which must be discussed. There are two men to discuss when looking at the decision making process. Take a moment to find Numbers 11. Moses feels as if this is a punishment from God. Moses feels […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 5, Episode 9 for Thursday, May , 2017 Religious book on depression/anxiety written from a different perspective. The book deals with the subject of looking at the life of Charles Spurgeon, a man some have referred to as the “Prince of Preachers.” Many do not know that Spurgeon suffered from great […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 5, Episode 8 for Thursday, April 13, 2017 Reason #4: Worry Takes Away from Today. V. 31-34 V. 31 – Do not allow your mind to be consumed by these things. V. 32 – God knows what’s going on in our lives. V. 33 – In the days of Christ, He […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 5, Episode 7 for Thursday, April 6, 2017 Reason #3: What good does it accomplish? Notice verse 27. Two arguments to the meaning of the word stature. Some claim it means height. Others have stated it means age. Regardless, we have the same idea portrayed. What good can worry accomplish? Can […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 5, Episode 6 for Thursday, March 30, 2017 Reason #2: If God Cares for the Lesser Beings, He will care for us as well (V. 26, 28-30). Christ speaks of the birds of the air (v. 26). Three nots are spoken of: sow, reap, gather. When was the last time you […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 5, Episode 5 for Thursday, March 2, 2017 On this episode, Andrew discusses four reasons why Christ doesn’t want us to be anxious. Matt. 6:25 Take no thought Does not mean not to show some concern. Does not mean one should not prepare for the future. It means one should not […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 5, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 23, 2017 1. Think before you speak ·         Pro. 16:32  He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. ·         Alexander the Great is known for being one of the greatest […]