WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Life is hard. Marriage is hard.

Raising toddlers, tweens, and teens is hard.

But perhaps the hardest age to parent is the adult child.

Rob Jackson, with Focus on the Family, shares advice we all can use.

PLUS: Are Christians Divided over the War in Iran.

Miranda Mobley, with the Institute on Religion and Democracy, shares comments from both sides.

Mark Lanier continues his lesson on God’s Resume.

Pastor Stephens continues his sermon on The Rebuild That Matters Most.

Today’s Prayer:
O Mighty Father, Maker of the Universe,
May our hearts be focused on pleasing you. More Below…

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.

PARENTING ADULT CHILDREN

Discussed by Rob Jackson
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Life is hard. Marriage is hard. Raising toddlers, tweens, and teens is hard. But perhaps the hardest age to parent is the adult child.

Today, Rob Jackson shares some tips and practical tools to help parents engage in positive ways with their adult children. Rob is a licensed counselor with Focus on the Family.

Click here for a great article and other free resources on this issue from Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why are adult children so difficult? Rob discusses some of the issues that will arise, the conflicts that could ensue, and how to approach those conflicts.

What is the difference between training and mentoring? It is hard to go from trainer to coach?

Parents are often told to pick their battles when their children are younger. Is this good advice for adult children, as well?

Are there unexpected difficulties parenting an adult child living at home? Rob has some great suggestions and reminds parents that they are still the parent, but they are not “parenting”.

Is it important that both the parent and adult child know the expectations?

What if an adult child leaves in anger and refuses to communicate with the parent/s? What should and what can the parent do? (Romans 12:18)

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CHRISTIANS DIVIDED ON IRAN WAR CITE ALARM AND…PROPHECY?

Discussed by Miranda Mobley
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Since the very beginning of this Iranian/Israeli/US conflict, some prominent Christian voices have raised the “apocalyptic prophecy” alarm. Should we be worried?

Today, new guest Miranda Mobley offers her opinion of the “prophecies” of these religious leaders and the war in Iran. At The Institute on Religion and Democracy, Miranda mixes her love for theology and international relations in her research and her writings.

Click here to read Miranda’s op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What have Pastors Greg Laurie and John Hagee said recently about the War in Iran?

What is Tony Perkin’s viewpoint?

Is this a “just” war? Miranda gives her opinion as a GenZer and cites a few of the experts she spoke to when writing her recent op-ed on the topic.

Do many Iranians – especially those who were in power – long for a nuclear bomb to bring on Armageddon?

Where do we go from here? (Romans 8:28)

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A TIME FOR CHOOSING

Discussed by Ronald Reagan
with Ronald Reagan Quotes

Did Ronald Reagan predict our current state of affairs in America way back in 1964?  This clip is an excerpt of the 30-minute speech supporting the Republican Presidential nominee Barry Goldwater. Click here  to view the video.

DON’T STEAL FROM GOD’S CV!

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

Day 4

WHAT IS ON GOD’S CV? WHAT IS ON GOD’S RESUME? WHAT IS GOD’S CHARACTER? SHOULD OUR CV BE THE SAME AS GOD’S?

Spring Break has reached the Houston area – plus Sunday, March 8 was Daylight Savings Time. So, Mark Lanier decided not to continue in the Romans series. Instead, he is expanding a little on last week’s lesson in the Psalms, where he ended talking about God’s Curriculum Vitae – or CV. God’s character.

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:

GOD’S NAME

Yesterday, Mark discussed when and why God revealed His own character (Exodus 34:5-7) and His desire for a true relationship with His people (Exodus 3:15).

What is the greatest Curriculum Vitae of all time? Mark breaks down the verses in Philippians 2:9-11 about the character of Jesus, who came in human form as God. Click on the link above and fast-forward to the 51-minute mark to view Mark’s illustration. Should we always be ready to share God’s CV with others? What about our own CV? (John 17:6)

IMPLICATIONS FOR US TODAY

#1: When you are in crisis, you do not need a generic concept of God. You need a specific entry from God’s CV. After all, He has a proven track record.

Tune in tomorrow for Implication #2.

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

THE REBUILD THAT MATTERS MOST

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

THE REBUILDING OF THE WALL HAS BEEN COMPLETED – NOW THE REAL WORK BEGINS!

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues with his sermon series entitled NEXT, which is focusing on the life of Nehemiah, who’s bold faith and trust in God led the people to do amazing things for the sake of the Gospel.

This week, Pastor Jarrett looks at what happened AFTER the Israelites rebuilt the wall. They had to rebuild their faith!

Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 8-10

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO PRAYER (Nehemiah 9)

FUN FACT: Nehemiah 9 is the longest prayer in the Bible and it would take approximately seven minutes to read it! After the Feast of Booths (Feast of Tabernacles), what did the people do? How were they acting? Pastor Jarrett paraphrases verses 9-15.

Does the Christian life demand confession and repentance? How can confession clear the way to uninterrupted fellowship with the Lord? Can it restore the joy of our relationship with God? (Psalm 32 and 51) Pastor Jarrett tells the story of a preacher who skipped church one Sunday and God did an amazing thing in his life, but he couldn’t tell anyone!

Tune in tomorrow as Pastor Jarrett preaches about the importance of having A Renewed Commitment to Practical Holiness.


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PRAYER

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

O Mighty Father, Maker of the Universe,

May our hearts be focused on pleasing you.

Whether we are washing dishes, driving a tractor, or negotiating million dollar deals, may our primary goal be that of pleasing you in all we do, all we think, and all we say.

The world will mock and scorn believers. Persecutions will increase. May we forgive their evil intent.

Open our eyes and our hearts to perceive their lost condition. May they cry out to you, the God of salvation, for grace and mercy.

And may the harvest be abundant today.

All for the cause of Christ,

Amen