WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Poster Child for Democrats reportedly was a pedophile.

THE LEFT HID CÉSAR CHÁVEZ’S RAPES AND TURNED HIM INTO A SAINT

Celebrations have been cancelled across America.

Will the University of Texas tear down his statue?

And: Make your Easter family meal pleasant not contentious.

Will you be the peacemaker of the spark that starts the argument?

PLUS: Mark Lanier concludes his lesson on ‘Waiting’.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes: Rebuilding that matters the most.

Prayer for Today:
O Mighty God,
May we listen more carefully to your voice found in your Word and do what is right in your sight. 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.

THE LEFT HID CÉSAR CHÁVEZ’S RAPES AND TURNED HIM INTO A SAINT

Discussed by Ariana Guajardo
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

On her way to class every day at the University of Texas, new guest Ariana Guajardo would look up at the statue of Cesar Chavez. What were her thoughts about the man?

Ariana Guajardo is the Video Production Manager and the creator and host of “The Sweet Tea Series” and co-host of “The Hard Country” where she and Joshua Treviño examine the history and modern tensions shaping US–Mexico relations.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the “claim-to-fame” attributed to Cesar Chavez?

Did Cesar Chavez hate the land owner, the farmer, and the employers of farm workers? Ariana explains why Cesar reminds her of Karl Marx.

Why did Ariana feel the need to expose how Cesar Chavez exploited the very people he claimed to protect while tying Mexican Americans to Socialist ideology?

Did the New York Times expose Cesar Chavez as a pedophile and child predator? Will Cesar Chavez be removed from the high pedestal on which he perched?

While a student at the University of Texas, was Ariana labeled a “race traitor”, accused of “wanting white approval,” or dismissed as “too white-passing” to comment on border and immigration issues?

As a GenZer, is there hope for America? Ariana discusses why more and more GenZers are beginning to wake up and think for themselves and not just blindly follow the government.

Does Ariana Guajardo feel like she and others at the Texas Public Policy Foundation are making a difference?

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MAKE EASTER A PEACEFUL FAMILY CELEBRATION

Discussed by Glenn Lutjens
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Easter is a solemn time, but getting together with family and friends can dredge up past conflicts and bring to the surface unpleasant memories.

Today, Glenn Lutjens offers hope and encouragement as we seek to be bring peace by being a peace maker. Glenn is a licensed marriage and family therapist who’s been on the Focus counseling team for nearly 30 years.

Click here for FREE Easter resources from Focus on the Family.

Click here to learn more about Glenn Lutjens and Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do too many people avoid family gatherings because they don’t want conflict?

How should we deal with people who seem bent on creating a contentious scene at the gathering?

Why is communication beforehand important to maintaining a peaceful environment for all? Glenn has some great suggestions.

Whether we are the host or attendee, can we be the peace maker?

If you or someone you know needs some advice or encouragement, call 1.800.AFAMILY.

Click here to help support Focus on the Family.

WAITING

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

Day 5

DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOU ARE GOING THROUGH LIFE JUST…WAITING? WAITING FOR THE DOCTOR? WAITING FOR SOMETHING AT WORK? WAITING FOR YOUR KID’S ACTIVITY TO BE OVER? WAITING FOR THAT AMAZON PACKAGE? WHAT’S WRONG WITH WAITING? WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT WAITING?

Mark Lanier will be back in Romans SOON but for now, he is still doing some one-off lessons – and the one this week on waiting on the Lord’s timing REALLY hit close to home for me.

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:

WAITING IS SPIRITUALLY PRODUCTIVE

Does God reward waiting?

Does He work through waiting?

What does God teach us in the waiting period? Mark shares about his latest trial and the lesson he learned while waiting on the judge before closing arguments.

Can you handle a little suffering through waiting on the Lord in order to see His glory fulfilled? (Romans 8:18-25)

Can waiting produce character? (John 11)

Can waiting reveal God’s greater purpose? (Lamentations 3:24-26)


POINTS FOR HOME

Waiting = Working Time (Isaiah 40:31)

Try “active waiting” (Psalm 130:5)

What are you waiting for? (Romans 8:23)


LUNCH TOPIC

Are you currently in a waiting season? Based on this week’s lesson, how would you describe the kind of waiting you’re experiencing?


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

THE REBUILD THAT MATTERS MOST

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

Day 5

THE REBUILDING OF THE WALL HAS BEEN COMPLETED – NOW THE REAL WORK BEGINS!

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues with his sermon series entitled NEXT, which is focusing on the life of Nehemiah, who’s bold faith and trust in God led the people to do amazing things for the sake of the Gospel.

This week, Pastor Jarrett looks at what happened AFTER the Israelites rebuilt the wall. They had to rebuild their faith!

Scripture Reference: Nehemiah 8-10

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO PRACTICAL HOLINESS (Nehemiah 9:38; 10:30-31; 10:35-37)

When was the last time you made a renewed covenant to God?

Are you really and truly listening for the voice of God in order to live your best life for Christ? Pastor Jarrett shares three areas we should be committing to God on a daily basis: the home, our business/career, and our church.

NEXT STEPS: Think about…

How is my commitment to the Word of God?

How is my commitment to prayer?

How is my commitment to practical holiness?


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

Some words and thoughts first penned by Richard of Chichester

May we not be deterred or dismayed by the winds of adversity. May we seek refuge and continued shelter under your wings while standing on the rock of our salvation.

Father, you are our God and you call us your children.

Open our eyes to see you more clearly.

Open our hearts to love you and your creation more dearly.

May we follow you more nearly.

May we be found faithful today, and, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ,

Amen