WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Liberty Action Agenda: Texas Public Policy Foundation

Planning for the next Texas Legislative Session

What’s high on their priority list?

Mark Lanier concludes his lesson on: No Condemnation in Christ Jesus.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes his sermon on: Loving Our Community.

Today’s Prayer:
O Mighty and Comforting Father,
Hear our simple plea. Strengthen us for the tasks before us. Uphold us with your righteous right hand… 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.

TPPF UNVEILS 2027 LIBERTY ACTION AGENDA TOP 10

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Part 1 of 3

The Texas Legislature only meets 140 days in the odd-numbered years, not counting special sessions. During these 140 days, thousands of bills and concurrent resolutions are filed. Less than half are actually debated and even fewer see votes for passage.

Today, Greg Sindelar discusses why he and others devote so much time to planning ahead. Greg is the CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read the full 2027 Liberty Action Agenda from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does Texas lead the nation in education opportunity, economic opportunity, and public safety?

Does Texas have a plan to continue increasing jobs and economic opportunity for those who are here and those who want to move here?

Is public safety one of the top issues for those wanting to move to Texas?

PART 2 OF 3 - TPPF UNVEILS 2027 LIBERTY ACTION AGENDA TOP 10

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the Liberty Action Agenda? Why choose to include “liberty”?

Eliminate Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying: What is so wrong with tax-payer funded lobbying? Why isn’t it good for taxpayers?

Eliminate School Property Taxes and Rein in Local Spending: What is the plan to accomplish this?

Ensure Affordable, Reliable Energy and Safeguard Water Infrastructure: According to recent polls, what demographic is more concerned about this issue?

PART 3 OF 3 - TPPF UNVEILS 2027 LIBERTY ACTION AGENDA TOP 10

Discussed by Greg Sindelar
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Combat the Cartels and Deport Dangerous Criminal Aliens: Do drug cartels from all over the world (not just Mexico) have active operations in America?

NOTE: CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO VIEW THE FULL 10-POINT LIBERTY ACTION AGENDA.

What can local, state, and federal government agencies do to help strengthen the family?

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NO CONDEMNATION IN CHRIST JESUS

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

Day 5

Last year, Mark Lanier began a lengthy study on the Book of Romans. He and others took a break over the holidays from Romans to study other areas of the Bible. This week, Romans is back and the focus is on the fact that God is merciful and just and there is no condemnation in Jesus Christ.

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:

Does God look past our mistakes and love us anyway? Does Satan, on the other hand, remind us of our mistakes and sin over and over and over again? Mark discusses the puns that Paul made in the first few verses of Romans 8…

What is the vicious cycle of sin? Are you stuck in a vicious cycle of sin? How can we get out of it?

POINTS FOR HOME:

Own what you deserve. (Romans 3:10)
Fully believe the truth. (Romans 8:1)
Live from the truth. (Romans 8:2)


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

LOVING OUR COMMUNITY

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

Day 5

CHAMPION FOREST ADVANCES THE KINGDOM BY MAKING DISCIPLES, LOVING THE COMMUNITY, AND STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is on week two of a short three-week sermon series entitled PRIORITIES. Last week, he preached on the importance of not only being a disciple for Jesus, but also making disciples of others. This week, he preaches from Luke 10:25-37 – The Parable of the Good Samaritan.

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

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Must we first have a heart change before we can love our neighbor?

QUESTION TO PONDER: If your church disappeared tomorrow, would anyone in your community know, care, or miss you? Pastor Jarrett shares a few of the ministries at CFBC that people can be involved with. Click on the link above and fast-forward to the one-hour and eighteen-minute mark to view the list.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Pray every day: God help me see the need. I’m going to do what I can with what I have and share your mercy with someone else.


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

O Mighty and Comforting Father,

Hear our simple plea.

Strengthen us for the tasks before us. Uphold us with your righteous right hand.

As we serve, may we mirror your mercy and gracious faithfulness towards others, never ceasing to be loving and kind to all.

Fill us now with your Holy Spirit. May we be strong and courageous in sowing seeds of faith.

Standing tall, may we not be frightened or dismayed.

You, Lord, are our God and you will be with each of your children today and forever.

Lord Jesus, walk with us today. And, if we are granted tomorrow, let’s repeat.

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

Amen