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A CHRISTIAN’S STORY AFTER VISITING ISRAEL

Darwin Larrison has been described as low-key, salt of the earth, and plainspoken.

So why did he take a risk and visit Israel in the midst of a war?

Plus: really: who wants an EV honker-truck?

Last Segment: Mark Lanier's Biblical-Literacy Lesson -
   An Overview: The Big Debate

Last Segment: Pastor Jarrett Stephens, Champion Forest -
  Do You Have A Finishing Faith

Today’s closing prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Speak to your children today. May your saints crack open your Book and feed on its words, hiding its truths in their hearts. Help your children to remain steadfast under trial. Shield them from the fiery darts of the evil one. 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.

A CHRISTIAN’S STORY AFTER VISITING ISRAEL

Discussed by Darwin Larrison
with Darwin Larrison

New guest Darwin Larrison has been described as low-key, salt of the earth, and plainspoken. So why did he take a risk and visit Israel in the midst of a war?

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Darwin Larrison observe young men and women serving in the Israeli Defense Forces protecting their homeland, their faith, their families, and their freedoms?

Why did Darwin and his group visit the Nova Music Festival site? What happened there to make it famous (or infamous)?

How did meeting wounded soldiers affect Darwin Larrison? Are many battling unseen wounds such as PTSD?

Why will Darwin Larrison forever be an advocate for Israel?

Did Darwin ever imagine that he would visit Israel?

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THE WORLD WITHOUT AMERICA

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

What would the world look like without America?

WHO REALLY WANTS AN ELECTRIC POWERED PICKUP TRUCK? NOBODY.

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

Under President Trump’s leadership, Congress has scrapped the $10,000 tax subsidy for purchasing an electric vehicle. Is this a good or a bad thing?

Today, Dr. Brent Bennett, PhD, discusses the ridiculous subsidy and the downfall of the electric vehicle. Dr. Bennett is the policy director for Life:Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Dr. Brent Bennett’s op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did federal tax credits contribute to buyers choosing to purchase an electric vehicle verses a gas-powered vehicle? Dr. Bennett explains why it definitely contributed to electric vehicle sales, but there were other factors in play, as well.

Ford Motor Company was expecting to sell 150,000 of the Lightning model electric vehicle pickup truck. But, do American consumers really want electric vehicle pickup trucks?

Are car manufacturers scrapping their electric vehicle production in favor of hybrid vehicles?

Are our elected officials in WDC clueless about what every day Americans really want – and need – in their daily lives?

What does the Texas Public Policy Foundation have planned for the upcoming year concerning energy efficiency in Texas and America? Dr. Bennett gives a glimpse of what he and others at Life:Powered are working on, saying: “We have to get back to building things that make electricity more affordable.”

Does Texas have the generating capacity to provide affordable electricity for new AI centers coming to the state?

Click here to help support the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

ROMANS 7: THE BIG DEBATE - AN OVERVIEWROMANS 7: THE BIG DEBATE - AN OVERVIEW

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier has been teaching on the Book of Romans for a while now (since April of this year). This week, he dives in Romans 7, an often-debated passage of Scripture.

PROBLEM #1: Was Paul “Converted”?

PROBLEM #2: Were Christianity and Judaism separate for Paul?

PROBLEM #3: Did Paul have a clean break at Damascus?

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:

HOMEWORK:

Look at the verb tenses in Romans 7. What was Paul thinking?

Ask yourself: Does this make sense? Was Paul converted or was it a simple transition?

POINTS FOR HOME:

Legalism kills! (Romans 7:6)

Understand the already/not yet. In other words: Don’t be surprised by the struggle!

The answer is always the Spirit – not the law. (Romand 7:24; Romans 8:2)


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

A FINISHING FAITH

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

Day 5

Over the past few months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you have been challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, Pastor Jarrett finally completes this fantastic series, MORE, with an emphasis on finishing this life strong, reminding us that our focus determines our finish.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 12:1-3

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:

KEEP YOUR FOCUS: Look Up

Why should our focus continually be on looking UP to Jesus? Are you following his example? Do you have JOY in this race called LIFE? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that Jesus bore the WORST RACE EVER – and he STILL finished strong!

FINAL THOUGHTS: Have you hit a wall in your Christian journey?

Look around at the witnesses. They have gone before us and are encouraging us on the journey.

Look within and, by God’s grace, get rid of anything hindering you from running well. Throw off the sin that is weighing you down. Look ahead and stay in your lane. Run YOUR race.

Look up and set your eyes on Jesus. Gaze on Jesus. Focus on Jesus.


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

Heavenly Father,

Speak to your children today. May your saints crack open your Book and feed on its words, hiding its truths in their hearts.

Help your children to remain steadfast under trial. Shield them from the fiery darts of the evil one.

Hear the pleas of your children. Catch their tears in your bottle and hold them so very close. Walk with them and carry them when necessary.

Shine forth in the lives of your saints for all to see. May none grow weary of doing good.

Direct all we do and say for your glory, Father. And if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ,

Amen