WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Are Non-Citizens Accessing Our welfare system?

But how? Why?

Dr. Steven Camarota, with the Center for Immigration Studies, dives into the reasons.

Accessing tax dollars: Households headed by non-citizens vs. households headed by US Citizens.

The new study shows education levels of non-citizens.

Non-citizens work, but with less education, they work in low-paying jobs.

More education is the key…

Mark Lanier continues his lesson on ‘Waiting’.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues: Rebuilding that matters the most.

Prayer for Today:
Merciful and Compassionate Father,
Jesus Christ has opened the door to heaven for us by his death and resurrection. Accept our humble words thanking you for our eternal 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.

NEW STUDY FINDS WELFARE USE BY NON-CITIZENS.

Discussed by Dr. Steven Camarota
with Center for Immigration Studies (www.cis.org)

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that it has been reported that households headed by non-citizens have access to welfare programs throughout America.

Today, Dr. Steven Camarota discusses the bombshell news of massive welfare fraud throughout the US – specifically in Blue States. Dr Camarota is the Director of Research for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a Washington, D.C.-based research institute that examines the consequences of legal and illegal immigration on the United States.

Click here to read the full report from the Center for Immigration Studies.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How do the numbers of non-citizens accessing welfare compare to U.S.-born households accessing the same type of services?

Do education levels correspond with a greater use of welfare?

Which non-US-born people group is most likely to apply for and receive welfare benefits?

If working adults live in the households accessing welfare, who is the welfare actually for?

Can we go to Mexico and access their safety nets for rent, food, utilities, free health care, and education?

What is the purpose of immigration?

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VOTES VS VIBES

Discussed by Brian Phillips
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In the recent 2026 March Primary, Texas Democrats turned out 200,000 more voters than Republicans. Of course, the MSM and the Left are whooping and hollering in excitement – predicting a Blue take-over in November.

Today, Brian Phillips gives some insight into this by looking at the history of elections in Texas and what the statistics mean for this coming November. Brian is the Chief Communications Officer with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Brian’s op-ed on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Republicans statewide underperform? Or were Democrat get-out-the-vote efforts just more effective?

Do the Democrats have the numbers to win in November? Brian discusses when and why a Republican would switch over and vote for the Democrat candidate in November and the problems the Democrats have with their current Congressional candidates.

Are elections decided by votes or vibes?

The Cornyn/Paxton Senate run-off race is hotly contested, with plenty of die-hards on both sides of the aisle. Will the “losers” side simply choose not to vote in the General Election in November out of spite? Brian offers his opinion and a warning.

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WAITING

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

Day 4

DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOU ARE GOING THROUGH LIFE JUST…WAITING? WAITING FOR THE DOCTOR? WAITING FOR SOMETHING AT WORK? WAITING FOR YOUR KID’S ACTIVITY TO BE OVER? WAITING FOR THAT AMAZON PACKAGE? WHAT’S WRONG WITH WAITING? WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT WAITING?

Mark Lanier will be back in Romans SOON but for now, he is still doing some one-off lessons – and the one this week on waiting on the Lord’s timing REALLY hit close to home for me.

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:

WAITING HAS A RICH VOCABULARY

Yesterday, Mark discussed three different Hebrew words and one Greek word for the English word “waiting” in Scripture. Today, he shares the Scriptures that go along with each word.

Qavah (Hebrew) – something stretched or tensed (Isaiah 40:31)

Yachal (Hebrew) – hoping and expectant (Psalm 130:5-6)

Dumiyyah (Hebrew) – to be still or calm (Psalm 62:1-2)

Apekdechomai (Greek) – eager and ready (Romans 8:23-25)

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 4

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 PRAYER (Nehemiah 9)

FUN FACT: Nehemiah 9 is the longest prayer in the Bible and it would take approximately seven minutes to read it! After the Feast of Booths (Feast of Tabernacles), what did the people do? How were they acting? Pastor Jarrett paraphrases verses 9-15.

Does the Christian life demand confession and repentance? How can confession clear the way to uninterrupted fellowship with the Lord? Can it restore the joy of our relationship with God? (Psalm 32 and 51) Pastor Jarrett tells the story of a preacher who skipped church one Sunday and God did an amazing thing in his life, but he couldn’t tell anyone!

Tune in tomorrow as Pastor Jarrett preaches about the importance of having A Renewed Commitment to Practical Holiness.


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PRAYER

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

Merciful and Compassionate Father,

Jesus Christ has opened the door to heaven for us by his death and resurrection. Accept our humble words thanking you for our eternal salvation.

Bless our efforts as we share hope beyond the grave. May our words and actions point nonbelievers towards saving grace. May the harvest be full today.

As we walk through this day, may we be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in Kingdom’s work.

And, Lord, if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

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

Amen