WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Many within the walls of our local churches are facing a mental health crisis.

What are the three inner needs all people have?

If we allowed God to give us His vision, would our marriage look different?

Would we parent differently? Would we view church in a different light?

Do more churches need to offer counseling/help to its members and the community?.

Dr. David Capes on First Fruits of Jesus and Hope in the Empty Tomb.

Pastor Emory Cothen: Jesus Brings Restoration.

Today’s Prayer: Father God, as we cry out for your wisdom, may our eyes search your Word and may our ears be attentive to its wisdom. 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 CARE AND COUNSEL HANDBOOK

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Part 1 of 3

If we allowed God to give us His vision, would our marriage look different? Would we parent differently? Would we view church in a different light?

Today, Dr. Eric Scalise offers some encouragement from within the pages of “The Care and Counsel Handbook” forward by June Hunt. Dr. Scalise is the President and Chief Strategy Officer with Hope for the Heart, former Senior Vice President for the American Association of Christian Counselors, and former Department Chair for Counseling Programs at Regent University.

Click here to order a copy of “The Care and Counsel Handbook”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are many people within the walls of our local churches facing a mental health crisis?

As we listen to our friends and family members share about their lives, do we often feel inadequate to say anything?

Do we all need to learn to listen first and fix second (if fixing is necessary)?

How does the Bible speak to mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual life challenges?

PART 2 OF 3 - THE CARE AND COUNSEL HANDBOOK

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some of the different topics/questions addressed within “The Care and Counsel Handbook”? Click here to access Hope for the Heart’s full bookstore.

Do more churches need to address the “hard topics”?

Do more churches need to offer counseling/help to its members and the community?

PART 3 OF 3 - THE CARE AND COUNSEL HANDBOOK

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the three inner needs all people have?

Can we all have hope in tomorrow – no matter our circumstance?

How can pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders use “The Care and Counsel Handbook” to assist others?

Do topics addressed in “The Care and Counsel Handbook” apply to all ages?

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WHERE DID GOD COME FROM?

Discussed by Eric Lyons
with Apologetics Press (www.apologeticspress.org)

“Where Did God Come From”?

Eric Lyons, with Apologetics Press explains. 

FIRSTFRUITS OF JESUS AND HOPE IN THE EMPTY TOMB

Discussed by Dr. David Capes
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 1

Dr. David Capes subs in for Mark Lanier this week, still teaching on the Book of Romans with a look at Romans 8:23-24. He will be encouraging us each day to look for the hope that we have in Jesus, the empty tomb, and the glorious future that awaits us in heaven.

To view Dr. David Capes’ 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:

WE GROAN: FIRSTFRUITS PARADOX (Romans 8:23)

Why is “all of creation groaning”? What is creation mourning? (Romans 8:22)

What are YOU mourning? What are you groaning about?

How does Jesus turn our mourning and groaning into joy?

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

JESUS BRINGS RESTORATION

Discussed by Pastor Emory Cothen
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

HAVE YOU EVER MESSED UP? MADE A MISTAKE? WISHED YOU COULD TAKE SOMETHING BACK OR UNSAY SOMETHING YOU SAID? YEP. ME TOO! WELL, THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT JESUS FORGIVES ALL OF THOSE MISTAKES AND MESSED UP WORDS.

Pastor Emory Cothen continues in the sermon series entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” This week, he peaches about the second chance that Jesus gave to Peter – and the second chances he gives to us, too.

Pastor Cothen is the Young Adults Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Scripture Passage: John 21:15-19

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When and why did Peter start following Jesus? Why did Jesus give him a new name?

Did Jesus predict that Peter would deny him? What was Peter’s response to this horrific claim? Did Jesus’ prediction come true?

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

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 2

Father God,

As we cry out for your wisdom, may our eyes search your Word and may our ears be attentive to its wisdom.

We purpose to cry out for your knowledge. We will praise your name as we receive understanding.

Grant us discernment as we keep on the narrow path. We reject the call of the devil and his minions to wander the dark side.

We rebuke the enticement of the devil, for we understand the wicked shall be cut off and the transgressors shall be rooted out.

We choose this day to walk in the Way of good and to keep our righteous paths straight.

Father, you are our God and we are your children forevermore.

Accept our pleas, lifted in and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen