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Navigating Marriage Challenges in the Next Season of Life

Do the struggles of life end when we enter the middle-ages of life?

Are relationships harder to maintain as we age?

Learning to view marriage through the lens of the Gospel Perspective.

Should we be mirroring Christ in all we do – even in our marriages?

Why should older couples mentor younger couples?

In the Biblical Literacy Class, Mark Lanier’ points for home: Paul’s Legal Background.

This week pulpit’s sermon at Champion Forest with Pastor Jarrett Stephens: Mirroring the Master

The beginning of Terry Lowry’s prayer for today: Father God, Be with your saints today. Life can be unpleasant, difficult, and sometimes unbearable.
Through it all, we will cast our anxiety onto you. As we cry out to you for strength, guidance, and peace, dry our tears.

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.

NAVIGATING MARRIAGE CHALLENGES IN THE NEXT SEASON OF LIFE

Discussed by Pastor Larry McCall
with Walking Like Jesus Ministries (www.WLJMinistries.org)

Part 1 of 3

Today, Pastor Larry McCall offers hope and encouragement to couples who are navigating marriages challenges in the next season of life. He is a pastor, author, speaker, and author. Pastor Larry is the Director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries.

Click here to order a copy of Pastor Larry McCall’s latest book: “A Seasoned Marriage: Living the Gospel in the Middle Years and Beyond”.

Click here for more information about Pastor Larry McCall and Walking Like Jesus Ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do the struggles of life end when we enter the middle-ages of life?

Are relationships harder to maintain as we age?

The problems our adult children face creep into our day-to-day routine. Grandchildren not only add joy in our hearts, but sorrow also. How can we prepare for both?

How can health issues as we age affect our relationship with our adult children and grandchildren?

PART 2 OF 3 - NAVIGATING MARRIAGE CHALLENGES IN THE NEXT SEASON OF LIFE

Discussed by Pastor Larry McCall
with Walking Like Jesus Ministries (www.WLJMinistries.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Marriage definitely has it’s challenges. How are the later years of marriage harder/different than the early years?

What are some of the misconceptions about marriage in the later years?

How can we all learn to view marriage through the lens of the Gospel Perspective?

Should we be mirroring Christ in all we do – even in our marriages?

Why should older couples mentor younger couples?

PART 3 OF 3 - NAVIGATING MARRIAGE CHALLENGES IN THE NEXT SEASON OF LIFE

Discussed by Pastor Larry McCall
with Walking Like Jesus Ministries (www.WLJMinistries.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the “empty-nest-syndrome” real?

How can Larry McCall’s latest book “A Seasoned Marriage: Living the Gospel in the Middle Years and Beyond” help married couples navigate the middle-to-later years of marriage, including issues with adult children and grandchildren?

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HALLELUJAH AND AMEN!

Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

A cowboy decided to buy a horse from the preacher. As the money changed hands, the preacher warned him, “Now this isn’t a regular horse. I’ve taught this one different commands. To get him to run, you must say ‘Hallelujah!’ And to make him stop say ‘Amen’.” The cowboy thanked him and the preacher left.

Later that afternoon, the cowboy decided to test out the horse. He saddled up and mounted, then kicked his heels, yelling “Heyahh!” The horse just stood there, unmoving.

“Oh yeah”, the rancher thought, remembering what the preacher said. “Hallelujah!”

The horse bolted into a dead run. The rancher held on for dear life. “Woah! Slow down!” He pulled hard at the reins, but the horse was running at top speed, straight for the edge of a tall cliff. “Stop! Woah!”

The horse wouldn’t slow down or stop. The cliff was getting closer and closer. The cowboy, panicking, realized he was about to die and quickly prayed. “God, save my soul and forgive my sins. Amen.”

The horse slid to a sweaty stop, right at the very edge of the cliff. The cowboy, giddy with relief, shouted. “Hallelujah!”

PAUL’S LEGAL BACKGROUND AND GOD’S PRINCIPALS OF JUDGMENT

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier is teaching on the Book of Romans. This week, his focus is on Paul’s legal background in both Jewish and Roman law. He also discusses God’s principals of judgment (kindness, forbearance, and patience) and the consequences of not obeying His commands.

Scripture Passage: Romans 2:1-11

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:

Yesterday, Mark began teaching on God’s principals in judgment, explaining why Paul used specific words in the letter to the Romans and what those words mean to us today.

God’s Principals of Judgment

What did Paul write about God’s kindness, forbearance, and patience in judgment in Romans 2:4?

Why did Roman lawyers often use the word “repentance” in their legal arguments?

Why was the phrase “storing up” often used in Roman legal proceedings? What does it mean?

Why did Paul use the word “render” in Romans 2:6? (Psalm 62:12)

What is the consequence of disobeying God’s commands?

POINTS FOR HOME: PAUL’S TEXT

There but for the grace of God – go!

The Gospel is the power of God for salvation to all who believe.

It’s going to get worse – BUT! Tune in next week for the good news!


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

MIRRORING THE MASTER

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

Day 5

IS THE AROMA OF YOUR LIFE PLEASING TO GOD?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is nearing the end of the 12-week sermon series on the Book of Ephesians. In this series, he and others from CFBC are offering hope and encouragement as we discover our true identity in Christ and how it effects our daily life.

This week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens shares how walking in love, light, and wisdom help us live a life that is truly pleasing to God.

Ephesians 5:1-21

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

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


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

HOW TO MIRROR THE MASTER: Walk in Wisdom

How can we walk in wisdom?

Will Scripture help us to know what decision to make?

BUT what does wisdom give us? Pastor Jarrett explains how walking in wisdom and mirroring God will keep us focused and filled with the Holy Spirit.


FINAL THOUGHTS:

Are you speaking words of life and encouragement to others?

Are you singing songs of praise from within?

Are you living in a state of thanksgiving toward God?

Are you humbly submitting to others?


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

Father God,

Be with your saints today. Life can be unpleasant, difficult, and sometimes unbearable.

Through it all, we will cast our anxiety onto you. As we cry out to you for strength, guidance, and peace, dry our tears.

Father, though we are weary and burdened by life, may we remember to count our many, many blessings.

As today unfolds, we acknowledge your love for us and thank you for your mercy and grace.

Father, you know our innermost secrets and still love us with a love unending. We lift thankful hearts to you.

We acknowledge that our strength is not our own, but comes from you, the maker of heaven and earth.

Father, stand with me.

Lord Jesus, shine through me.

Holy Spirit, be in me.

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

Boldly lifting this prayer to the throne room by and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen