WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

ABORTION ABOLITIONISM vs. INCREMENTALISM

Do Pro-life laws condone murder?

As Christians, should we always pursue the greatest obtainable good at any given time?

Sara Tracey Shares: What Is A Mother?

PLUS: The W in WNBA stands for women.

Biblical Literacy: Mark Lanier closing at his lesson this week with Points for Home:
Carry the ache for those who need Jesus.
Guard the privilege you have of knowing Christ.
Bless God in grief, not just in joy.

From the Pulpit of Champion Forest: Pastor Jarrett Stephens: Remember: Prayer is not a box to check. Prayer is a life to share! Get alone – and silence the noise.

Closing Prayer:

Annie Hawks “I Need Thee Every Hour”

Father God,
I need Thee every hour. Every minute I need Thee, most gracious Lord. 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 BIBLICAL CRITIQUE OF ABORTION ABOLITIONISM

Discussed by Victor Nieves
with Life Issues Institute (LifeIssues.org)

Pro-life laws do not condone murder. Pro-life laws actually reduce murder.

Pro-life laws do not introduce injustice. Pro-life laws actually limit injustice.

Today, Victor Nieves explains why, as Christians, we should always pursue the greatest obtainable good at any given time – especially when it comes to matters of life. Victor is the President of Life Issues Institute.

Click here to read Victors editorial on this very important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

FACT: Abortion is the intentional killing of an innocent human life. Should there be laws that permit someone to intentionally kill an unborn child?

Will it be possible to stop all abortions?

What is incrementalism?

What is abolitionism?

Who inspires Victor to keep fighting for the unborn?

BOTTOM LINE: Do pro-life laws condone murder or introduce injustice?

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WHAT IS A MOTHER?

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

What is a Mother?
Written by Jor-El Godsey, President of Heartbeat International 

Two babies, yes, twins, a boy and a girl, were in the womb together having a conversation.

The girl asked her brother, “Do you believe in life after delivery?” Her brother said, “No way. What kind of life would that be?” She responded, “I don’t know, but there will be more light than in here. And maybe we’ll be able to walk with our legs, and use our hands to pick up things and eat using our mouth.”

Her brother said, “Sis, that is crazy talk. Walking is impossible. Eating with your mouth? Ridiculous! Our umbilical cord gives us all the food we need!” She said, “Well, I think something different is coming...something better...something infinitely better.”

He shot back, “Have you ever met anyone who has gone through the delivery process and ever come back? After delivery, we’re done! We’re finished! This is all there is.” She pondered what he said, and said softly, “I think I’ll meet my mother, and she will take care of me and you.”

Again, perplexed, he said to his twin sister, “Mother? You actually believe in Mother? That’s the craziest thing you ever have said! If Mother exists, where is she now?”

The sister responded: “She is all around us. We are surrounded by her. We are a part of her. I hear her voice when she speaks to me. I feel her hands near me. I can hear her heartbeat.” “Well,” her brother exclaimed, “I don’t see her, so she must not exist.”

The sister replied, “My dearest brother, we can choose to fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. That is where I’m going to place my hope and trust. Mother is very much alive, and in the quiet of the night I hear her softly singing over you and me. She loves us and will take care of us.”

STAND STRONG WITH SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM

Discussed by Craig DeRoche
with Family Policy Alliance (https://familypolicyalliance.com/)

Up until recently, the W in WNBA has stood for women. Now, that term is being debated and could be tossed out the window.

Today, Craig DeRoche gives the scoop on Sophie Cunningham. Craig is the President and CEO of the Family Policy Alliance. Craig is a sought-after speaker and author on faith, culture, public policy, and civic engagement. His writings have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Fox News, and Christianity Today, among others.

Click here for more on this and other transgender issues from the Family Policy Alliance.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is Sophie Cunningham and why are her comments about biological sex provoking such an intense backlash?

Is the WNBA trying to silence her?

Is the media fanning the anti-Sophie hate?

Is Sophie’s willingness to stand up for women encouraging other female athletes to do the same?

Is the fight to keep biological males out of female sports far from over?

Click here to help support the Family Policy Alliance.

DON’T FEEL SORRY FOR YOUR KIDS

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

Don’t feel sorry for or fear for your kids/grandkids because the world they are going to grow up in is not what it used to be. God created them and called them for the exact moment in time that they’re in. Their life wasn’t a coincidence or an accident.

For the full article by author and Pastor Alex Cravens, click here.

ROMANS 9

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with a close look at Romans 9, examining Paul’s grief for the people, the gifts (promises) given to Israel, and the glory of who Jesus is.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

UNDER A MICROSCOPE: THE GIFTS GIVEN TO ISRAEL (Romans 9:-5a)

Are you holding out for the hope of Jesus?

Paul referred to the people as Israelites instead of Jews. Why? (Genesis 22:18; Galatians 3)

Who is justified in Christ? Are they also glorified? (Romans 8:30) Mark discusses the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises of God.


UNDER A MICROSCOPE: THE GLORY OF WHO JESUS IS (Romans 9:5b)

Not gonna lie. Mark geeks out a little bit as he talks about the glory of Jesus, who he is, and who we are in Christ. It’s extremely interesting, but hard to interpret. Take a listen!


POINTS FOR HOME:

Carry the ache for those who need Jesus.

Guard the privilege you have of knowing Christ.

Bless God in grief, not just in joy.

EXTRA TOPIC:

Think about the person you ache for. When you pray for that person, do you end up in worry or in worship?


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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.

BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE

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

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series this week entitled: Pray Like Jesus. In this series, everyone can learn something new about the prayer life of Jesus: his pattern of daily dependence, his prayers for others, his surrender in suffering, and his unwavering trust in the Father. After all, if we're going to grow in our relationship with the Lord, who better to learn from and who better to emulate than Jesus Himself?

Scripture References: Mark 1:35; Luke 3:21-22; Hebrews 5:7; Luke 5:16; Luke 6:12-13; Mark 6:46; John 15

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 do we engage and fight against the enemies of intimacy? How can we make sure that we are sharing life with the Father?

HOW TO SHARE LIFE WITH THE FATHER

Get a routine – or disaster awaits. Remember: Prayer is not a box to check. Prayer is a life to share!

Get alone – and silence the noise.

But – why do we pray? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that God cares for us and we need his strength throughout the day so we can pray for those we care for. We only accomplish that through more prayer! Amen!


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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

Annie Hawks “I Need Thee Every Hour”

Father God,

I need Thee every hour. Every minute I need Thee, most gracious Lord.
I need Thee every hour – stay Thou nearby. Temptations lose their power when Thou are nigh.
I need Thee every hour – teach me Thy will. Thy rich promises in me fulfill.
I need Thee every hour – in joy or pain. Come quickly and abide or life is vain.
I need Thee. O I need Thee. Every hour I need Thee. O bless me now, my Savior. I come to Thee.
O Lord, I need Thee.

Amen