WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Do higher electricity costs hurt your family?

Americans were sold a bill of goods that wind and solar would be less expensive.

We must protect the environment; we were falsely told.

EPA promulgates new rules. Environmentalists immediately file suit.

American families need affordable, reliable and abundant energy: electricity and motor fuels.

Mark Lanier continues: What was Paul’ Point?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens, from the pulpit of Champion Forest Baptist Church, continues: A Call to Action.

Closing in prayer:
Dear Father,
As we continue our walk this side of glory, my we mirror you son in all we do and say.
May there be no doubt whom we serve. 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.

HUGE WIN: EPA OVERTURNS 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING

Discussed by Dr. Brent Bennett
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

The Clean Air Act triggered a cascade of regulations affecting mining, manufacturing, transportation, construction, agriculture, and energy production.

Today, Dr. Brent Bennett discusses the GREAT NEWS that the EPA has overturned the 2009 findings, which will make energy more affordable for all Americans in the near future. Dr. Bennett is the Policy Director for Life:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read the press release from the Texas Public Policy Foundation concerning this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did higher energy prices contribute to the high inflation rate during the Biden Administration?

In most states, the price for gasoline is substantially lower today under the Trump Presidency. Have lower fuel prices helped ease the inflation rate?

In 2009, while Obama was President, the EPA issued a finding concerning Greenhouse gases. What did they discover and what has been the impact? This is where Dr. Bennett gets into the gritty details of the Supreme Court ruling and the many, MANY 2009 Obama regulations.

In 2009, did the EPA agree that humans were causing or contributing to climate change?

Have deaths related to climate change plummeted over the past century? Dr. Bennett explains what constitutes as a “climate change related death”.

Why did the current EPA rescind the 2009 ruling? What will the effects of the roll-back be to our economy?

What are the benefits of “energy freedom”? Click here to learn more about Life:Powered.

Click here to help support the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

SOCIAL ISSUES AND WORLDVIEW

Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Do regular churchgoers really have a Biblical Worldview? What do they believe about traditional family values, abortion, and faith in general?

Today, David Closson discusses the recent survey “Study Showing Shifting Views of U.S. Churchgoers” which he co-produced with Dr. George Barna from the Cultural Research Center.

Click here  to learn more about David Closson and the Family Research Council.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do many regular churchgoers support the Biblical definition of family?

Do most churchgoers affirm only two genders, the importance of facilitating family units, and marriage as between only one man and one woman?

Are many churchgoers confused about the morality of abortion and when life begins? David Closson compares the current statistics to the last survey done in 2023. You will be shocked!

Do fewer and fewer churchgoers believe in the seven cornerstones (tenets) of faith? David Closson quickly reviews a few of the cornerstones and what churchgoers believe now as compared to 2023.

On a positive note: Are many regular churchgoers open to more Biblical discipleship?

What did the survey reveal about churchgoers’ support for Israel? This is more good news!

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WHAT ABOUT KEN PAXTON???

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

Attorney General Ken Paxton has been a friend for many, many years and has been endorsed numerous times in the LINK Letter.

There is no doubt that Ken, through his staff at the AGs office, has accomplished much for Texas. This is worthy of applause.

But did the filing for divorce by Angela Paxton change the equation? Angela Paxton cited adultery as the reason, basing her decision on Biblical grounds.

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Click here to read more.

WHAT IS PAUL’S POINT IN ROMANS 8?

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

Day 4

WHY DOES OUR PERSONAL MINDSET ABOUT LIFE MATTER? DOES IT REALLY EFFECT OUR ATTITUDE AND DECISIONS?

Mark Lanier continues with his Romans series this week, explaining what he believes is the entire point of the book. What is the foundation? What is the chiasm that appears in Romans 8? And what is the outcome that Paul was hoping to achieve?

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:

THE CHIASM (Romans 8:5-8)

What are the ABC’s of these verses? In other words… What did Paul want us to learn? What is the purpose? What is the outcome?


A: Two kinds of people (vs 5,8)

What are the choices we have when it comes to sin? This should be a no-brainer, but it’s obviously not!

Can we please God if we are living in our flesh?

Did Paul offer us a “middle ground” option? HINT: Nope.


B: Two mindsets (vs 5,7)

Mark has a great visual illustration to explain this and it can be found at the above link around the 57-minute mark.

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

THE CALL TO ACTION

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

Day 4

THE FATHER OF MODERN MISSIONS, WILLIAM CAREY, ONCE STATED: “EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD; ATTEMPT GREAT THINGS FOR GOD.” ARE YOU EXPECTING GREAT THINGS FROM GOD? ARE YOU ATTEMPTING GREAT THINGS FOR GOD?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in his new series entitled NEXT: From Northwest Houston to the World. The series will focus on Nehemiah, whose burden for the people produced a bold faith to fulfill God’s promises.

This week, he preaches on the stark differences between Persia and Jerusalem and Nehemiah’s steadfast obedience to God – even through uncertainty and fear.

Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 2-3

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:

THE WALLS IN JERUSALEM

How are we to respond to “Negative Nancys”? How did Nehemiah handle them? Pastor Jarrett begins this segment with the story of the “Optimistic Farmer” as told by Charles Swindoll.

Why are over 50 names mentioned in Nehemiah 3? Who were they? What were they like? Did they help rebuild the wall? Was this the ultimate example of teamwork and good leadership?

How can WE show teamwork and good leadership? Pastor Jarrett mentions three of the people/workers: Eliashib, Tekoites, and Baruch (he discusses the third tomorrow).


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

Dear Father,

As we continue our walk this side of glory, my we mirror you son in all we do and say.

May there be no doubt whom we serve.

O Lord, work through your saints today. May the fruits of the Spirit be evident in our lives.

Not our will, but your will be done, here as it is in heaven.

Grant us peace filled with hope as we tarry here.

May all we do contribute to an abundant harvest of new souls.

And, Lord, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ,

Amen