WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

60 Minutes interviewed former Government Accountability Office Investigator.

She stated from upwards of $1 Trillion dollars a year is stolen.

Where are the safeguards? Who is getting kick-backs?

Why were Democrats so mad at Musk for uncovering the fraud?

Plus: are home school families on more sure-footing after the just concluded legislative session.

More of Mark Lanier’s lesson on Words are Gold. This week’s Mark Lanier lesson.

Scott Riling, from the pulpit of Champion Forest: Continues with: “Prepared for Battle”?

Portion of Terry Lowry closing prayer: Abba Father,
Thank you for being so very close to me today and speaking so clearly to me through your Word.
As I slow down and commune with you, Lord, open my ears to hear your still, small voice…

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.

WAS DOGE GOOD FOR THE GOVERNMENT BUT BAD FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS?

Discussed by Phil Kerpen
with American Commitment (AmericanCommitment.org)

60 Minutes recently interviewed Linda Miller, a former chief investigator at the Government Accountability Office.

Today, Phil Kerpen discusses Linda’s report, the ever-increasing national debt, and some solutions to help. Phil Kerpen is the President of American Commitment.

Click here  for the latest from Phil Kerpen and American Commitment.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are any elected officials in Washington, DC pressing for answers for the massive amount of fraud that Elon Musk uncovered?

America is approaching $37 trillion in national debt, which amounts to over $320,000 per taxpayer. Is this debt and growth unsustainable? What happens when America is unable to borrow more money?

Does every government committee and office need to implement the Penny Plan? Terry explains the Penny Plan and Phil Kerpen responds with his suggestion that is even more bold.

What happened in Greece recently with inflation and their massive debt?

Who owns the majority of our national debt?

Click here  to TAKE ACTION! Signing petitions shows our elected officials that solidarity on issues is important to us, the voters, and therefore should be important to them, too.

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WILL NEW LEGISLATION IN TEXAS AFFECT HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES?

Discussed by Jeremy Newman
with Texas Homeschool Coalition (www.thsc.org)

Several pieces of legislation regarding education were passed during the recent Texas Legislative Session. Will any negatively affect homeschool families?

Today, Jeremy Newman answers some questions about those bills. Jeremy is the Vice President of Policy and Litigation with the Texas Homeschool Coalition.

Click here  for the latest news and updates from the Texas Homeschool Coalition.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Will homeschool students be treated fairly by colleges and universities across Texas regarding financial aid, class ranking, and participating in dual credit programs? For more information about the Equal Treatment for Homeschoolers in College Act, click here for the House version and here for the Senate version.

Will the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education be permitted to place restrictions on homeschooling? For more information about the Homeschool Freedom Act, click here.

Will homeschool students have expanded opportunities to participate in UIL activities? For more information about the UIL Equal Access Expansion Act, click here for the House version and here for the Senate version.

Will homeschool students be permitted to participate in the recently enacted Education Savings Accounts? For more information on this issue, go to our ARCHIVES and search “Education Savings Accounts” and “School Choice”. Feel free to use our FEEDBACK LINK if you have further questions or comments.

Is homeschooling still a viable option for Texas families?

Why does the Texas Homeschool Coalition fight so diligently for the rights of homeschool families? Click here to help support the Texas Homeschool Coalition.

WORDS ARE GOLD

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

Day 4

What do Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam have in common with the Book of Romans? GOLD!

Mark Lanier is teaching on the Book of Romans. This week, his focus is on the value of words and why Paul was so careful about choosing specific words and word groups in his letters

Scripture Passage: Romans 3:21-23

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:

What is “Greek perfect tense”? Mark’s definition: An action completed in the past with a focus on present consequences.

BONUS INFO: Why do we divide the Bible into the Old Testamen and the New Testament? (Matthew 5:17; Luke 24:27)

What did Paul write about the Law and the Prophets?

What is the difference between “faith in” and “faith of”?

Why did Paul frequently write about God’s grace? How did Paul know that we are “saved through grace”? (Ephesians 2:8-10)

What does “propitiation” mean? FUN FACT: This word was used 27 times in the Old Testament but only TWICE in the New Testament.

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

PREPARED FOR BATTLE

Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Battling spiritual warfare is vastly different than a physical or even emotional battle. But how can we prepare for spiritual warfare?

Over the past three months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been offering hope and encouragement from the Book of Ephesians as we discover our true identity in Christ and how it effects our daily life.

This week, Pastor Scott Riling closes out the series preaching on God’s armor for believers.

Pastor Scott is the Biblical Counseling Pastor at CFBC.

Ephesians 6:10-23

Find Pastor Scott Riling’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Scott Riling’s sermon notes here.

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


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What do we need during our battle with spiritual warfare? (vs 13-17) Does the devil use our past to try and break us down? How can we prepare? What is our armor? What is the belt of truth? (John 8:31-32) What is the breastplate of righteousness? What are the shoes of the Gospel of peace? What is the shield of faith? (1 Thessalonians 5:8) What is the helmet of salvation? What is the sword of the spirit? (Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16)

How can prayer help us during spiritual warfare? Is constant prayer really that important? Should we pray for others, as well?

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

Scripture Reference: Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22–23

Abba Father,

Thank you for being so very close to me today and speaking so clearly to me through your Word.

As I slow down and commune with you, Lord, open my ears to hear your still, small voice.

Open my eyes to see how you comfort me and bless me in so many small ways.

Your patience with me is enduring.

Help me, Father, to share your love, your care, and your blessings with others.

I am not alone on an island, but in the midst of a sea of family, friends, and many, many others. And you, Father God, are with me.

You have placed me in the here and now. Use me in the center of your will. Here I am surrendered to you.

Holy Spirit, may I be overflowing today with kindness and gentleness.

Lord Jesus, shine through me for all to see.

This prayer is lifted to the throne room through the name of Jesus Christ.

Amen