WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Houston wants to restrict police cooperation with I.C.E.

What does the Governor think of that bad idea?

Will Harris County Commissioner’s Court follow their lead?

PLUS: is Christian Radio Dying?

Does Christian programming help individuals engage with the culture and grow in their faith?

Mark Lanier begins his lesson on Joy in Suffering.

Pastor Stephens begins his sermon on Jesus Brings Understanding.

Prayer for today:
Heavenly Father,
Seeing your son on trial, did you cry?
Watching your creation reject your son, you were silent.
Your redemptive plan was unfolding. 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.

HEY MEN – PAY ATTENTION!!

Discussed by Cindy Siegel
with Cindy Siegel (www.CindySiegelForChair.com)

NOTE: For updates on this issue, click here.

Because of local Democrats, it is more difficult to take lawbreakers off the streets inside Houston. Men can no longer sit idly by and let criminals place women at risk.

Today, Harris County Republican Party Chair, Cindy Siegel, discusses Prop A, which creates new and unnecessary obstacles for our police officers, placing them in difficult and uncertain situations while they are simply trying to do their jobs.

Cindy Siegel is in a run-off election for HCRP Chair. Click here to learn more about her.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Harris County has been facing serious public safety challenges for years. How did the Houston City Council further handcuff Law Enforcement within Houston in a recent 12-5 vote?

Will the new restrictions place those living, working, and traveling within Houston at greater risk? Cindy discusses the risks involved in passing Prop A, essentially tying police officers’ hands.

Do we deserve policies that prioritize safety – not politics?

How can we work to reverse the soft-on-crime actions of Democrats? Cindy urges everyone to keep placing pressure on the Houston City Council.

Why should Harris County residents vote for Cindy Siegel for HCRP Chair? Click here to see how you can be involved in Cindy’s re-election campaign for Harris County Republican Party Chair.

IS CHRISTIAN RADIO DYING?

Discussed by John Fuller
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

In an age where podcasts, streaming, and other digital forms of media consumption seem to be the way forward, people can be tempted to think radio may go the way of the 8-track and VCR.

John Fuller is Co-Host of Focus on the Family’s Daily Broadcast with Jim Daly and serves as Vice President of Focus on the Family’s Audio Division. John is also host of the national Family Weekend broadcast.

John Fuller has spoken in the U.S. and internationally on topics ranging from parenting, marriage, adoption, faith, workplace relationships, and more. He has written for dozens of magazines and is the author of the book: “First Time Dad: The Stuff You Really Need to Know”.

Click here to learn more about John Fuller.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is audio readily available today across many different formats? Does Focus on the Family pay for radio air time? Do adults still listen to religious programming?

Does Christian programming help individuals engage with the culture and grow in their faith? John Fuller reveals how many people, on average, make a decision for Christ every day largely in part to Christian programming.

At Focus on the Family, how are guests and topics chosen for their various podcasts and radio programs?

Does Focus on the Family offer an altar call during each broadcast they host? John Fuller discusses one recent show with Senator Ben Sasse.

Does Christian radio bring benefits to listeners that they may not find elsewhere, even at church?

Click here or call 1.800.A.FAMILY to speak to a counselor about salvation in Jesus Christ.

Click here to help support Focus on the Family.

YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE BECAUSE OF THE THINGS YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED

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

You are who you are because of the things you have experienced. Know that God has prepared a wonderful future for you. He is molding you into a better person.

Click here for the full article from You Are Pursued.

Note: The audio for this has been edited for content and time.

JOY IN SUFFERING

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

Day 1

WHY IS THERE SUFFERING IN THE WORLD – ESPECIALLY IF GOD IS A GOOD GOD? WHAT COULD YOU ENDURE IF YOU KNEW SOMETHING GREATER WAS COMING IN THE FUTURE?

Mark Lanier continues with his Romans series this week with a great reminder that there IS joy in suffering because we have hope in the Lord.

Romans 8:18-22

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:

REVIEW:

What was going on in the world at the time Paul wrote this letter?

What as was going on in the Church?

Did Paul even know the people in the Church in Rome? Or were they complete strangers to him?

What was Jewish law at the time?

What is true salvation?

More on the Calculated Weight of Glory tomorrow…

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

JESUS BRINGS UNDERSTANDING

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

Day 1

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONFUSED AT WHAT GOD HAS ALLOWED INTO YOUR LIFE? HAVE YOU EVER DOUBTED WHAT THE LORD WAS DOING IN YOUR LIFE?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he preaches about the understanding that the resurrection of Jesus brings to us.

Scripture Passage: Luke 24:13-35

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:

Christian Historian and Professor at Yale University, Jaroslav Pelikan, wrote: “If Christ is not raised, nothing matters; if Christ is raised, nothing else matters.”

Have you ever questioned or asked God: “Why?” Pastor Jarrett shares a personal story about the death of his first supervisor at the church he served at in Dallas.

So, how can the resurrection of Jesus bring us clarity – bring us understanding? Pastor Jarrett reads from the focused Scripture passage, adding some commentary as he reads it.

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,

Seeing your son on trial, did you cry?

Watching your creation reject your son, you were silent.

Your redemptive plan was unfolding.

Hallelujah Father! Your plan was being fulfilled.

May I not disregard your free gift of salvation.

May I humbly and reverently accept your grace and mercy.

Forgive me as I humbly plea in and through Christ’s name,

Amen