WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

GOVERNMENT-RUN GROCERY STORES: GOOD OR BAD?

Are many Democrat-run large cities across America beginning to look like Venezuela and Cuba?

Do the mayors, council members, school administrators, non-profit executives, and community organizers often live far-removed from the consequences of the policies they defend?

Will government-run grocery stores offer greater freedom or simply a new form of dependency?

Socialism through government handouts promises a better life, particularly for those at the bottom rungs of the economic ladder.

But what has been the result of Socialism and Socialist-type policies throughout history worldwide?

Mark Lanier continues in Romans. (This is a repeat from last week, due to sound quality.)

From the Pulpit at Champion Forest: PASTOR JARRETT STEPHENS - THE SPIRIT-LED PRAYER

The closing prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Be close to your beloved children today, keeping a watchful eye over each.
Rebuke those who wish evil on your children. May their schemes be shattered into pieces. 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.

GOVERNMENT-RUN GROCERY STORES: GOOD OR BAD?

Discussed by Kendall Qualls
with Kendall Qualls (www.kendallqualls.com/)

Do government-run grocery stores offer greater freedom or simply a new form of dependency?

Kendall Qualls is an Ambassador with Project 21, a division of the National Center for Public Policy Research. Kendall was raised in poverty in a broken home, worked full-time to pay for college, served as an officer in the U.S. Army, earned three graduate degrees, and is the Founder/President of the nonprofit foundation, TakeCharge.

Click here to learn more about Kendall Qualls.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are many Democrat-run large cities across America beginning to look like Venezuela and Cuba?

Do the mayors, council members, school administrators, non-profit executives, and community organizers often live far-removed from the consequences of the policies they defend?

Is poverty concentrated and persistent across generations, with elevated crime, fatherless homes, and diminished hope? Kendall explains how education is key to success – no matter what race a person is.

Are black Americans demanding government-run grocery stores? You may be surprised by the answer!

Is property ownership the greatest wealth multiplier? Kendall shares some shocking statistics.

Click here to help support Kendall Qualls by purchasing a copy of his great book, “The Prodigal Project”.

GOVERNMENT-RUN GROCERY STORES: GOOD OR BAD?

Discussed by Evie “Shelly E” Harris
with National Center for Public Policy Research (www.NationalCenter.org)

Do government-run grocery stores offer greater freedom or simply a new form of dependency?

Evie “Shelly E” Harris is a commentator, political activist, and a media host based out of Maryland, where she is known by her media moniker “Shelly E”.

Click here  to read her op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What has been the result after decades of government intervention, especially in predominantly black communities?

Do many have the false assumption that government-run anything will work? Evie Harris quotes President Ronald Reagan’s famous line: “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”

Socialism through government handouts promises a better life, particularly for those at the bottom rungs of the economic ladder. What has been the result of Socialism and Socialist-type policies throughout history worldwide?

Are Democrat-run black communities safer than other urban areas? Evie Harris discusses just a few of the Democrat policies that have been ruining cities for decades.

Click here to help support the National Center for Public Policy Research.

LOBBYING 101: THE BASICS OF LOBBYING

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

Terry Lowry reads Lobbying 101 by Carolyn McLarty with Eagle Forum.

ROMANS 9 - PART 3

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

Day 2

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:

What is “rhetoric”? What is “hypophora”? What is “diatribe” and “prosopopoeia”? How are they all used in the courtroom?

Who was Lucius Anneau Seneca? What did he write about? Click on the link above and fast-forward to the 30-minute mark to view an example of Seneca’s writings. Mark compares this writing to Paul’s to the people in Rome.

Who was Epictetus? How do his writings compare to Paul’s in Romans?

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

SPIRIT-LED PRAYER

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

Day 2

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 shares how spirit-led prayer shapes us to trust the Lord.

Scripture Passage: Luke 4:1; Luke 4:14-18; Galatians 5; Luke 10:17-20; Luke 10:21; Luke 11:9-13; Psalms 50:8-23; Isaiah 55:8-9

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:

Does the enemy (Satan) make prayer difficult for believers on purpose? You bet he does!

BIG PICTURE: The Greater the Revelation, the Greater the Accountability

Why did Jesus stress that the Christian life was filled with opposition and persecution?

How is church different today than it was during the time of Christ?

How is the Church different today than the Church during the time of Christ? Yes – there is a difference!


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

Heavenly Father,

Be close to your beloved children today, keeping a watchful eye over each.

Rebuke those who wish evil on your children. May their schemes be shattered into pieces.

May the prayers of the upright be acceptable to you, O Lord, as we pursue righteousness.

May our path be straight between your guardrails. May we not turn to the right or to the left.

We bow in reverence to you, for you are our Almighty God.

Be with each saint always, and if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

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

Amen and Amen