WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Artificial Intelligence: Today, the good and bad aspects of AI.

Do you fear or embrace Artificial Intelligence? Do you have a mix of both emotions?

When and why did AI begin to get a bad rap?

Stop. Think. How often do you use AI today?

And: AI Revolution: should we embrace AI Centers of vehemently oppose them?

Is there much misinformation about AI and data centers?

Will AI improve our lives?

Mark Lanier concludes this weeks’ lesson in Romans: Can we really rely on God to be faithful?

From the Pulpit at Champion Forest: PASTOR JARRETT STEPHENS concludes his sermon on THE POWER OF INTERCESSORY PRAYER

The closing prayer:
Gracious Heavenly Father, We pause for a brief moment to offer thanks for our eternal salvation, which is a free gift from you. 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.

AI: GOOD OR BAD?

Discussed by Annie Chestnut Tutor
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

Do you fear or embrace Artificial Intelligence? Do you have a mix of both emotions?

New guest Annie is a policy analyst for the Center for Technology and the Human Person at The Heritage Foundation. Today, she discusses the good and bad aspects of AI.

Click here to learn more about Annie.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is the auto spell check on our smart phones using AI?

Another perfect example of AI are search engines such as Bing, Google, and DuckDuckGo. Did a lot of people not realize this until recently?

When and why did AI begin to get a bad rap? Annie discusses some of the history of AI and how it has evolved. She does have a warning for us, though…

Should WDC immediately begin to regulate AI? OR would that risk slowing American innovation while China races ahead?

What are some positives with using AI? What are some negatives? Annie reminds us that, with all technology, there are good and bad aspects of AI, offering some examples of each.

What’s next?

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AI REVOLUTION: LEAVING GREEN ENERGY STATES BEHIND

Discussed by Steve Goreham
with Steve Goreham (www.stevegoreham.com/)

Should we embrace AI centers or vehemently oppose them?

Steve Goreham is Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and author of four books on energy, climate change, and sustainable development. Today, Steve discusses the AI Revolution.

Click here to read Steve’s article on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has the internet changed our lives for better or for worse?

For universal access to Artificial Intelligence, are more data centers needed? Steve Goreham explains how AI date centers work and reveals how many are currently in Texas. It’s a lot!!

Is there much misinformation about AI and data centers?

Will AI improve our lives?

Click here to order a copy of one of Steve Goreham’s many books, including his latest book: “Green Breakdown: The Coming Renewable Energy Failure”.

ROMANS 9 PART 4

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with another look at Romans 9, reminding us that we really can rely on God to be faithful and just and, yes, even merciful towards His children.

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:

THE POTTER’S RIGHT (Romans 9:19-21)

What is the difference between a clay vase and a bed pan? This may seem like a silly question, but listen as Mark explains Paul’s description and how it applies to us today. Even NT Wright said: “We can’t simply reject this passage as though Paul is talking about God and humanity in the abstract. He is talking about God’s purposes not only with Israel, but – much more importantly – through Israel.”

TWO VESSELS (Romans 9:22-24)

What if God decided to really show His power to the people of the world? Can you imagine what would happen? Do you think it would be good or bad?

More on the two vessels next week….

POINTS FOR HOME:

Bring your questions to God – just remember your posture.

Remember God reworks His vessels.

Praise God from whom all mercy flows.

Extra question: How is this study helping you look at life in a different way?

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

THE POWER OF INTERCESSORY PRAYER

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

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in his sermon series 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.

This week, Pastor Jarrett reminds us that before we ever prayed one single prayer, Jesus was praying for us – and he hasn't stopped. That is what intercessory prayer is all about – praying when you mean it.

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Scripture Passage: John 17

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:

PRACTICING INTERCESSORY PRAYER

Pray for people by name – whether it is a person, group, or church.

Pray God’s Word over those you pray for.

Pray now – not later. But not a snowflake prayer – a true and real prayer.


CHALLENGE

Ask God for 2-3 people you can pray for each day.


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PRAYER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 10 (ESV)

Gracious Heavenly Father,

We pause for a brief moment to offer thanks for our eternal salvation, which is a free gift from you.

All of creation is your handiwork, Father. What a wonderful and glorious sight it is!

Though we walk through hard times and watch family and friends suffer much, we will not waiver from our faith in you, our God.

You provided forgiveness of sins through your precious son, Jesus Christ, who now sits at your right hand.

May we hide your Word in our hearts and write them on our minds, so we might not sin against you.

Let us hold fast the hope of our future home in glory. May we not waiver, but stay focused on our calling to share the Good News.

May the harvest be abundant today. And, Father, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s go forth together doing good works for your Kingdom.

We lift this prayer to heaven, by and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen.