WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Pastor Ed Ethridge offers hope and encouragement as we face a cruel, unforgiving world.

Does God Really hear our prayers?

How can God forgive a sinner like me?

Furthermore, does God hear our prayers for lost family members and friends?

At what point will God just turn me over to my own stubbornness?

Pastor Ed reminds us that God loves and forgives all.

And: Keep Your Eyes on Jesus…

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:
Almighty Father,
Thank you for your saving grace and patience with me. 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.

DOES GOD REALLY HEAR OUR PRAYERS?

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

Psalm 81:11–12 “But my people did not listen to my voice…so I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own counsels.”

Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge offers hope and encouragement as we face a cruel, unforgiving world, reminding us that God loves and forgives all.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the ruler of the universe have compassion on His creation and love each of us with an unending love? (Deuteronomy 6:5)

Does the creator of the universe have patience with his creation, not wanting any to perish, spending eternity separated from Him? (2 Peter 3:9)

Should we pray for God to wait to send Jesus back for the Second Coming so more and more souls can be reached and saved?

Has the g.o.d. of this world blinded many? (2 Corinthians 4:3-4)

Does our God turn some over to a “reprobate mind”? (Romans 1:28) Pastor Ed explains what this means, reminding us that God gave us free will BUT we must be guarded against evil and sin if we truly desire to live a life walking alongside God.

What role does God, through the Holy Spirit, have in our salvation from sin? (John 14:26; John 16:8-11; 1 Corinthians 12:11; Ephesians 1:13-14)

Do our prayers for lost and wandering family member and friends reach God’s ears? Should we ever stop praying for the salvation of family members and friends? (Psalm 66:8) Pastor Ed shares a great prayer tip to get us started and urges us to never, ever stop praying for them.

Are we called to surrender everything to God when we seek salvation and forgiveness for our sins? Pastor Ed passionately shares how long he personally resisted God’s call upon his life to surrender and live life in ministry as a pastor.

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

THAT’S WHAT CHRISTIANS DO NOW

Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

That’s What Christians Do Now.



Written by Reverend Don Wildom, with the American Family Association, www.afa.net.  This is used with permission. Please, do not be an Easter-Christian, or just a Sunday-Christian. Be an every-day-Christian!

KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS

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

Host of the What’s UP Radio Program, Terry Lowry, reads from Christian Medical and Dental Association contributor Dr. Autumn Dawn Galbreath’s recent inspirational piece about a trauma patient who showed her complete faith and trust. Isn’t that just like our Heavenly Father?

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

Almighty Father,

Thank you for your saving grace and patience with me.

Forgive me when I rebel.

Help me to hold on tight to your promises when the temptation arises to quit.

My strength and determination faulter too often, but, Lord, you are always there to guide and direct my path.

May I not hinder any who follow you or are seeking you.

Lord Jesus, shine through my actions and my words.

Help me through this day to keep my eyes on you, and if you grant me tomorrow, let’s repeat.

Humbly praying in the name of Jesus,

Amen