WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Are you wishing for the OLD?

Are you going through one of the most challenging times of your life?

Is there a purpose in it beyond what you could ever imagine?

Do you need a lighthouse to find your way.

Third Segment: Biblical-Literacy Lesson with guest David Fleming -
  Part Two: Biblical approach to relational conflict.

Third Segment: Pastor Emory Cothen, Champion Forest -
  WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Today’s closing prayer:
Father God,
You have made our mouths, hands, and feet. You have provided our talent to overflowing. 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.

WISHING FOR THE OLD IN THE FACE OF THE NEW YEAR

Discussed by Carter Conlon
with Times Square Church New York (www.tscnyc.org/)

You may be going through one of the most challenging times of your life. Have you ever considered that there might be a purpose in it beyond what your deepest desires could ever imagine?

Just like a lighthouse guiding ships through the storm, your light in Christ can rescue someone struggling to find their way.

Join Carter Conlon for this New Year special, “Wishing for the Old in the Face of the New Year”, where he shares a powerful story of hope, responsibility, and faith.

Click here for more information about Carter Conlon.

Click here for more information about Times Square Church.

THE TRUTH IS

Discussed by Alison Morrow
with Good Schooling (www.goodschooling.net/)

It is not loving to affirm somebody’s sin and tell them it’s OK. It is not loving to turn a blind eye and pretend like it isn’t happening. It isn’t loving to let someone persist in their ignorance. Our culture has become obsessed with “you do you,” and “to each their own,” and “don’t judge.”

But this results in millions of people being completely chained to their sin, ruled by their emotions, and guided by their body’s trauma response.

Listen in as the What’s UP Radio Program editor and producer, Sara Tracey, reads the words her dear friend, Alison Morrow, wrote about The Truth.

Click here for the full transcript of Alison’s encouraging post.

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NOTE: Audio may be edited for content and time.

PART 2 - A BIBLICAL APPROACH TO RELATIONAL CONFLICT

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

Day 3

HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED CONFLICT IN A RELATIONSHIP? I THINK WE ALL HAVE – SOME MORE THAN OTHERS!

Last week, former CFBC Pastor David Fleming subbed in for Mark, teaching on the Biblical approach to relational conflict. This week, he completes that lesson with more fantastic Biblical solutions for every type of relationship – marriage, friendship, church, and work.

To view David Fleming’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 are the benefits of not allowing our emotions to control us? David reminds us that controlling our emotions can save a relationship, help us gain new understanding of ourselves and others, deepen our friendships, and make a brighter a future for us and others.

RELATIONAL CONFLICT: A BIBLICAL TOOLKIT

What preparations must we make? This was discussed in detail last week.

Why should we choose our battles wisely? David quotes a mentor of his, Professor Waylon Bailey: “Not every hill is worth dying on. If it’s not worth dying on, is it really worth fighting for?”

What did Jesus say about conflict? (Luke 14:31-32)

Can all problems be solved? If it cannot be solved, can it at least be managed? (Colossians 3:12-14)


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

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

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

Day 3

Why is it so hard for us to wait – to be patient? What are we missing in the waiting period?

This week, CFBC Young Adults Pastor Emory Cothen encourages us to wait on the Lord patiently using the words of David from Psalm 62.

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Emory Cothen’s sermon notes here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

WAIT ON GOD IN YOUR PROBLEMS (vs 3-4)

Why was David so desperate for a break? Why did he cry out in pain to God? Pastor Emory reminds us that David was human and he was dealing with human problems. He was waiting on God to solve them!

Are you trying to solve your problems on your way? How is that going?

What if your situation doesn’t change? Are you willing to keep waiting in your problem? (James 1:2-4)

WAIT ON GOD EXCLUSIVELY (vs 5-7)

Did David look to others to solve his problem? Or did he trust fully in God and His promises?

Who are you trusting with your problems? (Matthew 7:24-27) Pastor Emory reminds us that anything and everything else will fail us. So why not just trust God completely?


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

Father God,

You have made our mouths, hands, and feet. You have provided our talent to overflowing.

Lord Jesus, may we see the unseen through your eyes. May we not forget or overlook those in need.

Holy Spirit, guide us in ways that assist others through our time and talents.

May our words and actions be good and helpful, filled with encouragement.

Father, bless the saints who fear you and walk in your ways.

May we eat of the fruit of our labor.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

And all of God’s people said amen.