WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Have smugglers and drug cartels transformed Mexico into a leftist one-party state with ties to narco-leaders?

Are Mexican Government Officials and the leaders of Cartels laughing at the U.S. Now?

Does Trump have Mexico on the Ropes?

The current Mexican regime obviously desires to stay in power.

But: how much power do cartels and smugglers have?

Will activist judges hogtie President Trump’s hands on the border issue?

The Friday portion of The Biblical Literacy lesson with Mark Lanier wraps up this week’s lesson on How to Study the Bible, Part 1.

From the Champion Forest Pulpit: Mark Lanier concludes The Transformational Power of God.

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.

TRUMP HAS MEXICO ON THE ROPES

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

President Trump seems to have mastered the art of deal-making through the use of threatened tariffs.

Today, Joshua Trevino discusses President Trump’s success is slowing the flow of illegal drugs into America from Mexico. Joshua is the Chief Transformation Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Joshua Trevino’s op-ed on this very important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have smugglers and drug cartels transformed Mexico into a leftist one-party state with ties to narco-leaders?

Did the Biden Administration slow the flow of illegal drugs across our southern border? ANSWER: NO.

How many Americans die every year from fentanyl overdoses?

Was the Biden Administration successful in extraditing criminals from Mexico to the US to stand trial for crimes committed on our soil? ANSWER: NO.

Mexico recently extradited more than two dozen of the most-wanted Mexican-cartel leaders to America to face justice. Why the sudden extraditions to the US?

PART 2 OF 3 - TRUMP HAS MEXICO ON THE ROPES

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

The current Mexican regime obviously desires to stay in power. How much power, though, do cartels and smugglers have? Joshua Trevino reveals the many, many territories which they have power over and how they obtained it. Listen close! You won’t believe it!

Has President Trump threatened unilateral military action against the smuggles and drug traffickers inside Mexico?

Will innocent Mexican citizens survive their country being overrun by cartels and smugglers?

PART 3 OF 3 - TRUMP HAS MEXICO ON THE ROPES

Discussed by Joshua Trevino
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Since taking office for a second term, President Trump has been able to drastically reduce the cash flow into the hands of cartels and smugglers. Are drug cartels, drug smugglers, and even corrupt government officials losing their patience with President Trump? Joshua Trevino reveals some top-secret information! Listen close!

Will President Trump tire of guarding the southern border?

Will activist judges be successful in hog-tying President Trump’s hands on the border issue?

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LETTER FROM GRANDPA TO HIS GRANDDAUGHTER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

A True Story: After gloating about her candidate winning the Presidential election, a granddaughter found herself in financial need and wrote a “Dear Grandpa” letter. To her utter dismay, she did not receive the answer she was expecting.

NOTE: This letter circulated the internet after the election of Barack Obama, but still applies today to Joe Biden, the Biden Administration, and the Democrat Party as a whole.

Click here to view one example of this “Dear Grandpa” letter.

INTRODUCTION

Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)

Day 5

This week, Mark Lanier begins a new lesson series, teaching us how to study the Bible.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

PROBLEMS/MISTAKES TO AVOID:

What are some mistakes we should avoid when studying the Bible?

Are commentaries helpful or hurtful?

Is information found on the internet completely reliable?

Why is Mark always so adamant that the Biblical, immediate, and historical context behind Scripture are so very important? (John 9:31; Hebrews 11:31; 1 Corinthians 11:2-16)

Why should we avoid “word substitutions”? (Proverbs 1:7; I John 4:18)

POINTS FOR HOME:

Explore the riches of God’s Word. (Romans 11:33; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Walk with confidence. (Psalm 119:105)


For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF GOD

Discussed by  M. Lanier
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

A few weeks ago, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new twelve-week sermon series on the Book of Ephesians. In this series, he and others from CFBC will offer hope and encouragement as we discover our true identity in Christ and how it effects our daily life.

This week, Mark Lanier presents the sermon on the transformational power of God from Ephesians 2:1-10.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Can we ever have enough grace to save ourselves?

What is the cause of our salvation? What is the means of our salvation? What is the result of our salvation? Click on the above link and fast-forward to the 1-hour mark to view his chart, apple tree illustration, and picture of a headless chicken.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Be transformed and know that everything is going to be okay!


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

PRAYER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Almighty Father,

Unto your hands I commit my soul, my walk, my all.

I am so unworthy of your love and forgiveness. But because of your son’s redemption, I am washed clean.

Today, right now, going forward, may your love overwhelm me and fill every nook and cranny of my being.

Plant my feet on the path leading to heaven as I seek holiness and righteousness.

May I do nothing to cause you sadness or pain.

Father God, you are my refuge and my fortress. You, and you alone, are my God, in whom I trust.

Lord Jesus, be my advocate before your Father.

Holy Spirit, indwell completely within me.

Humbly lifting this prayer to the throne room, by and through Jesus Christ,

Amen