The Junkyard Outreach offers to listeners a down to earth perspective on the Scriptures with the outcasts of the church in mind. God's love extends to all who are willing to receive it and this effort is simply to share that love through short episodes discussing a variety of topics. For more episodes and info visit Junkyardoutreach.com.
The word "tithe" means "a tenth." I give my take on this issue and the difference between giving whatever a person determines in their own heart and a mandated 10%.
The letter from the writer known as "Jude" is a short, 1 chapter, power packed letter addressing false teachers. False teaching has been around since teaching began. It's simply takin…
When we give to bless God we can bless Him many ways other than giving money. Time, skills etc are also ways that bless Him and others. And those things given in faith will have an et…
The Old Testament contains so much recorded violence that it is often unpleasant to read. Understanding about the history of those days and learning more about the character of God may…
When a person is expecting an upcoming event where they will be in the spot light, they prepare for that day so that they may not feel ashamed when the time comes. A singer will rehear…
A common complaint against Christians is that we often are "judgmental" and condemning. And it's interesting that most unbelievers know the verse in Matthew Ch. 7:1 "Judge not, that y…
In the Old Testament, cities of refuge were established by God to protect people who were involved in the death of a person where there was no intent to harm that person - a place of re…
Paul's letter to the believers in the church at the ancient of Philippi is packed with spiritual truths and practical wisdom given to a church adored by Paul.
Paul ends his letter to the believers at Philippi by acknowledging their gift they sent Paul in his time of need commending their faith for being willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom.
Paul addresses destructive people in the church, referring at this time to those insisting Gentiles (Non-Jews) must undergo circumcision to come into fellowship with Jesus and be saved.…
Paul exhorts the Philippian believers to rejoice in Christ and live a life that pleases Him.
The issue of sexual lust has been around forever. Dealing with lust, as a believer, involves a complete surrender to obtain the victory and when this is done, the victory will come.
Sacrifices in the Old Testament were designed by God to atone for rebellion against Him until the final sacrifice for sin was complete - the Crucifixion. Now in our lives we are comma…
When the Israelites left Egypt, that generation rebelled against God resulting in their forfeiting the promised land. Their children, however, were allowed in to the land God had promi…
The word faith is not an unfamiliar word but true biblical defined faith may be to many. Jesus commends the innocent faith of child and told his disciples that they must become like a …
I believe the more familiar with the Scriptures we become, the closer we can draw to Jesus and learning the stories about those "heros of the faith" can encourage us and also teach us a…
David commits adultery with one of his men's wife then kills that man. This wickedness will ruin David's life, witness and family. Despite the sin being atoned for by God, David's lif…
We often hear the word blessed echoing through the churches. But do we recognize the true blessings from God when we are going through suffering? Often times suffering refines us and …
David has overcome a very stressful time of his life and now has is established as the king of Israel. His difficult experiences are now revealed to have been valuable training ground …
In our relationship with Jesus, it becomes helpful when we understand more about our role as a follower of His. What we think and do is important because He holds us accountable to wal…