WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Has Organ donation encouraged Physician Assisted Suicide?

Is our current organ donation system concealing the practice of physician-assisted death?

Who governs organ procurement procedures in the US? Is the fox guarding the hen house?

Plus: WHAT’S THE TRUTH ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES IN TEXAS?

What portion of a renter’s monthly payment goes to pay property taxes and insurance?

Subbing for Mark Lanier: Pastor Scott Riling, part 4: LIFE. DEATH. AND RESURRECTION.

From the pulpit at Champion Forest: visiting Pastor Dr. Brent Taylor with a message just for you and me: DON’T LOSE WEIGHT

Closing Prayer:
Mighty Father, Creator and Sustainer of all,
From my lips I will praise your Holy Name and shout: “How Great Thou Art!” 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.

ORGAN DONATION OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE?

Discussed by Dr. Heidi Klessig
with Respect for Human Life (www.respectforhumanlife.com/)

Is our current organ donation system concealing the practice of physician-assisted death?

Dr. Heidi Klessig is a retired anesthesiologist and pain management specialist who writes and speaks on the ethics of organ harvesting and transplantation. Dr. Klessig is the author of “The Brain Death Fallacy”.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are thousands of organs needed for transplantation purposes across America each year?

What are “organ procurement organizations”? Dr. Klessig explains that each area in the US has its own organization, their intended purpose, and what is really happening.

Who governs organ procurement procedures in the US?

Is the system flawed? Dr. Klessig gives examples…

Is the current organ donation system basically just physician-assisted death?

Why does Dr. Klessig recommend individuals NOT register as an organ donor? Dr. Klessig explains how to remove your name from the organ donation list. Click here for more details.

Click here to help support Respect for Human Life.

WHAT’S THE TRUTH ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES IN TEXAS?

Discussed by Jacob Nemit
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Do renters understand a large portion of their rent payment goes to pay property taxes, insurance, and a reserve for maintenance?

Jacob Nemit is a Policy Analyst at the Taxpayer Protection Project with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Jacob’s op-ed on this issue. Make sure you share the information on social media so others get the FULL story.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What has caused rent increases in Texas?

Typically, what portion of a renter’s monthly payment goes to pay property taxes and insurance? Jacob reveals the facts and why people are beginning to really pay attention to this issue.

As rents continue to increase, do we need government price controls or rent subsidies?

What is the purpose of a Bond Election? This is important information that is relevant to this topic – pay attention!

Is it possible to reduce the current rental prices? Jacob has several suggestions…

Does rental unit availability, demand, and the price all point to a clear example of supply and demand?

Click here to help support the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

LIFE. DEATH. AND RESURRECTION.

Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

DYING IS A NATURAL PART OF LIFE. BUT HOW DO YOU TRULY VIEW DEATH AND YOUR OWN RESURRECTION TO HEAVEN? DO YOU FULLY TRUST GOD WITH YOUR FUTURE?

It’s summer time and that means special lessons from various guests for the Biblical Literacy Lesson at Champion Forest Baptist Church. The series is featuring various Scripture passages that are familiar, but the presenter will be teaching it in a brand-new light.

This week, Pastor Scott Riling teaches from John 11 – the death and resurrection of Lazarus. Pastor Riling is the Biblical Counseling Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

To view Scott Riling’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:

BONUS Q&A: Could Jesus really walk thru walls after his resurrection?

Christians inherit the resurrected life in the Kingdom of Heaven… But when do we actually begin to live in the resurrection? (2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 1:27) This is interesting and something I never thought of before…

Why did Jesus wait to visit Lazarus? Why did he resurrect Lazarus? Was Jesus diverting the true attention to God and His power and might? (Galatians 2:20)

Has God taken the fear of death from your mind? Ask Him to today!

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.

DON’T LOSE WEIGHT

Discussed by Dr. Brent Taylor
with First Baptist Church at the Fields (https://www.firstfields.org/)

Day 4

WHY DO NAMES MATTER? WHY DO WE PLACE SUCH IMPORTANCE ON WHAT WE NAME OUR CHILDREN? DO NAMES CARRY WEIGHT? BUT THE REAL QUESTION IS: WHY DOES IT MATTER HOW WE SPEAK THE NAME OF JESUS AND THE NAME OF GOD?

This week, Dr. Brent Taylor shares his thoughts about the commandment found in Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”

Dr. Brent Taylor is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church at the Fields in Carrollton, Texas.

Find Dr. Brent Taylor’s sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Have you ever used the name of God to inform someone that “God told me ….. about you”? Is this blasphemy? Dr. Taylor offers a stern warning: “God’s name is never a power play!”

How can insincerity and inconsistency while using the Lord’s name be considered a sin – and using God’s name in vain? (Matthew 15:8) Dr. Taylor again offers a warning to be careful and to remember that we are ambassadors of Christ.

HOW TO HONOR THE NAME OF GOD

Take this commandment to heart. Be serious about it.

Study and claim the names of God. Speak them often over yourself and your loved ones.

Ask God to make His name known. (Isaiah 26:8; Hosea 12:5)  Dr. Taylor has a great suggestion to help us get started!

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

Mighty Father, Creator and Sustainer of all,

From my lips I will praise your Holy Name and shout: “How Great Thou Art!”

You spoke and out of nothing created the universe and all that is in it.

The stars are innumerable, yet you have named each one.

You have counted the hairs on my head. You have captured my tears in your bottle.

My sins you have forgiven. Your love for me is unending. How can I not but praise your Holy Name?

You are my God and I am your child.

And if I am granted tomorrow, I will repeat my praise and adoration.

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

Amen and Amen.