WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

IS ANYTHING REALLY PRIVATE ANYMORE?

Could a questionable post, re-post, or comment derail a college admission process or even place your job in jeopardy?

Is it important to be more careful about what we post online, while not living in fear?

What can we do to protect ourselves and our kids and grandkids?

PLUS: SURROGACY HAS DANGEROUS IMPLICATIONS FOR FAMILIES AND NATIONS

One Chinese billionaire has purchased more than 100 children born through surrogacy in the United States. Is this child exploitation at minimum, slavery and child trafficking at worst?

Mark Lanier continues with: Is God an unjust God?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues with: Pattern of Prayer.

Closing prayer:
Heavenly Father,
It is you who made the heavens and earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm.
Nothing is too hard for 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.

IS ANYTHING REALLY PRIVATE ANYMORE?

Discussed by B. Eckelberry
with Plugged In (www.PluggedIn.com)

Could a questionable post, re-post, or comment derail a college admission process or even place your job in jeopardy?

Bret Eckelberry is the Managing Editor of Plugged In for Focus on the Family. Bret says: “Take care online, because what you think is private, in reality, is not!”

Click here to read Bret’s op-ed on this topic.

Click here for free resources from Plugged In.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Have colleges denied admission because of what was discovered online from the past?

Are the odds low, but not ZERO?

Is it important to be more careful about what we post online, while not living in fear?

What can we do to protect ourselves and our kids and grandkids?

Click here to help support Plugged In, a division of Focus on the Family.

GOD IS MY PILOT

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

NOTE: This story was found on a random Facebook page with no link to the original source. If you would like a copy of the transcript, please use our feedback link.

SURROGACY HAS DANGEROUS IMPLICATIONS FOR FAMILIES AND NATIONS

Discussed by Kristen Ullman
with Eagle Forum (www.eagleforum.org)

Domestic surrogacy is surging the US, but it doesn’t stop there. Foreigners are now taking advantage of “anchor baby laws” to have babies in the US, giving their children dual citizenship.

Today, Kristen Ullman, President of Eagle Forum, discusses this sensitive topic. Kristen previously served as Legislative Director for U.S. Senator John Ashcroft.

Click here to read the op-ed on this topic from Eagle Forum DC staffer, Tabitha Walter.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has surrogacy been twisted into a manipulative scheme of simply renting a woman’s womb and then using the babies as pawns for power?

Who is McKenna West and her baby Gabriel?

Clearly, this is the selling of babies. Why it is allowed?

Are nefarious players gaming the American system?

One Chinese billionaire has purchased more than 100 children born through surrogacy in the United Stated. Is this child exploitation at minimum, slavery and child trafficking at worst?

Will it take years for Washington to enact legislation to curtail this practice?

If you would like to attend the upcoming Eagle Council 24 Conference on October 24-26, click here.

Click here to help support Eagle Forum.

THE BLIND HORSE

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

THE BLIND HORSE (author unknown)

Just up the road from my home is a field with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will discover that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him.

This alone is amazing.

If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is so he can follow her.

As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owner of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. God watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need. Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those whom God places in our lives. Other times, we are the guide horse, helping others see the way.

Good friends are like this. You don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Please listen for my bell, and I'll listen for yours.

ROMANS 9 PART 3

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

Day 4

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with another look at Romans 9 and the age-old question: IS GOD UNJUST?

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:

OBJECTION #1: IS GOD UNJUST? (Romans 9:14-18)

Mark reminds us that mercy is never owed. That’s not how it works!

What is Israel’s story?

What is the historical role of Christ to salvation? No – this isn’t a trick question! Mark explains the “election for the Messiah.”

Who are the two nations which Paul wrote about?

Is hate a 4-letter word? (Genesis 29:31; Luke 14:26)

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

THE PATTERN OF PRAYER PART 2

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

Day 4

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last 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.

This week, Pastor Jarrett continues to break down The Lord’s Prayer with four more petitions from Jesus to his Father. He went over the first three last week, so if you missed one of those segments – check out the archives on our home page.

Scripture Passage: Matthew 6:9-13

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:

PETITION #5 IN THE LORD’S PRAYER: A Prayer for Forgiveness

Why do Matthew 7:21-23; 1 Peter 3:7; and Matthew 6:15 all terrify Pastor Jarrett?

What hinders us from forgiveness from God? Pastor Jarrett shares about the sexual abuse he suffered as a teenager…

Do you have a prayer closet – or at least somewhere quiet to pray? Get one!

PETITION #6 IN THE LORD’S PRAYER: A Prayer for Protection

FUN FACT: The ESV Bible has a footnote for Matthew 6:13: "Allow us to be spared from difficult circumstances that would tempt us to sin."

But wait… If God doesn’t lead us to sin, how can He protect us from it? I never thought of this before, but the question makes sense. Listen as Pastor Jarrett explains…

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,

It is you who made the heavens and earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm.

Nothing is too hard for you.

Hold me close as I cry out to you.

Rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into your heavenly Kingdom.

Plant my feet on the road to heaven between your guardrails for holy, righteous living.

Not my will, but yours be accomplished today.

I am surrendered into your service, and if you grant me tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ, in whose name I pray,

Amen