WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Someday, our heart will stop beating. Then what?

It is appointed to all to die someday.

When we die, does our consciousness and awareness disappear?

Will heaven be for all eternity?

Will hell last for all eternity?

Where will you be?

Mark Lanier continues his lesson on God’s Resume.

Pastor Stephens continues his sermon on The Rebuild That Matters Most.

Today’s Prayer:
Gracious and Merciful Father,
I cry out to you for forgiveness and salvation. 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.

WE WILL ALL DIE ONE DAY. THEN WHAT?

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)

Hebrews 9:27 “It is appointed unto man once to die and then the judgement.”

Matthew 7:23 “Depart from me I never knew you.”

1 Thessalonians 4:17 “We who are left will be caught up to meet Him in the air.”

Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge offers hope and encouragement to both believers and unbelievers alike.

Click here for more information about Pastor Ed Ethridge and Truth for You Ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When we die, does our consciousness and awareness disappear?

Will everyone meet judgement?

Does God welcome believers to an eternity in heaven? (Matthew 25:21)

Do non-believers condemn themselves to hell forever? Pastor Ed shares a story about Susan Wesley, mother of Methodist Preachers John and Charles Wesley.

What is “free will”?

Once we take a step towards Jesus, then what? (Ephesians 4:20)

Is anyone too vile, too wicked that Jesus will not forgive them?

Are there specific words one must say in order to be “saved”? Pastor Ed closes in prayer.

If you have questions about God, Jesus, or salvation, please feel free to contact Pastor Ed here.

WILL MAINLINE PROTESTANT DENOMINATIONS LAST OR DISSOLVE?

Discussed by Mark Tooley
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org

Why have mainline Protestant denominations been declining for the past 60 years?

Today, Mark Tooley with The Institute on Religion and Democracy explains why congregations have been declining and gives a little history of mainline denominations in America.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are the number of congregants within the walls of many churches slowly evaporating?

How did congregants once show their loyalty to  specific denomination? Mark Tooley discusses how people, at one time, were completely devoted to their church – even proud of it!

Has tithing dwindled over the past few decades?

Are denominational loyalties slowing fading away today?

Will most mainline denominations be little more than shells in ten years?

BUT WHY? Why are denominations in America slowly evaporating?

Will American religion historians debate the ending of Protestant denominations in 100 years?

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PARENT FILES FORMAL COMPLAINT AGAINST AUSTIN ISD FOR BREAKING TEXAS WOMEN’S PRIVACY LAW

Discussed by Mary Elizabeth Castle
with Texas Values (TxValues.org)

Should parents and grandparents talk with their children in public school about their right to privacy?

Mary Elizabeth, the Director of Government Relations at Texas Values says YES YES YES! Students – especially female students – need to know the law and how they are protected.

Click here to read the press release from Texas Values on this important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the Texas Women’s Privacy Act? When did it become law in Texas? Click here to read more about the Texas Women’s Privacy Act.

Did Texas Values forward letters to all public universities, colleges, and nearly all public school districts explaining the Texas Women’s Privacy Act?

Did the Austin City Council really vote on a resolution to accept the new law?

What did a female student at a high school in Austin tell her parent? Did the parent follow the required legal procedure? Is the male student still entering female facilities? Mary Elizabeth Castle explains that the parent, along with Texas Values, have notified the school several times, giving them ample opportunity to follow and adhere to the law – to no avail.

What specific areas are covered under the Texas Women’s Privacy Act?

Does the Texas Women’s Privacy Act require the school to investigate and to respond to the complaint?

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DON’T STEAL FROM GOD’S CV!

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

Day 3

WHAT IS ON GOD’S CV? WHAT IS ON GOD’S RESUME? WHAT IS GOD’S CHARACTER? SHOULD OUR CV BE THE SAME AS GOD’S?

Spring Break has reached the Houston area – plus Sunday, March 8 was Daylight Savings Time. So, Mark Lanier decided not to continue in the Romans series. Instead, he is expanding a little on last week’s lesson in the Psalms, where he ended talking about God’s Curriculum Vitae – or CV. God’s character.

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:

YOUR NAME AS YOUR CV

Yesterday, Mark explained how knowing God’s character can help us understand His history. (Psalm 9:10) He also began to use Scripture to help us understand our own path as we study and know God’s character. (Psalm 23:3; Isaiah 48:9-11; Ezekiel 36:22-23) Why was God so adamant that we respect His character – His name? (Ezekiel 20:9,14,22)

Why should we worship the name of God? (Psalm 8:1)

GOD’S NAME

When did God write His CV? Why did He feel the need to express this? (Exodus 34:5-7) Mark mentions the most important fact: God led His CV with His character, not His power.

Does God value relationships? Is this part of His character? (Exodus 3:15)

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 3

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 THE WORD OF GOD (Nehemiah 8:14-18)

Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett explained why the people of Israel were so disheartened – even after they rebuilt the wall. But what turned their frowns upside down? How were they able to finally rejoice?

What happens when we read the Word more?

What is the Feast of Booths (Feast of Tabernacles)? (Leviticus 23) How did this celebration help the Israelites years and years later to rejoice in all the Lord had done for them? Pastor Jarrett offers us encouragement through the lives of the Jews, who messed up time and time again, but were still called God’s chosen people.

A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO PRAYER (Nehemiah 9)

FUN FACT: Nehemiah 9 is the longest prayer in the Bible and it would take approximately seven minutes to read it!

When did this prayer take place? What was this prayer about? What was its purpose? Pastor Jarrett explains and asks this question: “When was the last time you were broken over your sin?”


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.

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PRAYER

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

Gracious and Merciful Father,

I cry out to you for forgiveness and salvation. Wash me and cleanse me today and forever.

During my rebellious years, thank you for those who never ceased to pray for me.

Thank you for the prayer warriors that lifted me up to the throne room even today.

You are the potter. I am the clay. Use me for your glory and honor.

I am not ready to surrender and breathe my last breath.

Be with me. Be in me. Use me. Guide me. Direct me until you call me home.

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

Amen