WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Is the ‘fire in his belly’? You decide…

Orlando Sanchez is our guest discussing the upcoming Run-off for the Republican Primary.

The Election Day is the Tuesday after a three-day weekend holiday.

We will be urging voters to vote early – Monday through Friday, May 18th through the 22nd.

Cindy Siegel, the current Chair of the Harris County Republican Party also urges everyone to vote before Memorial Day.

Plus: Meet Warren Howell, Candidate for Harris County (Administrator) Judge.

Part Five of David Capes subbing for Mark Lanier this week.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens: So What? Part five.

Today’s prayer:
Father God, Creator of Heaven and Earth,
We pause to lift our praise to you. You alone are worthy. May all we do and say glorify your name. 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.

CANDIDATE INTERVIEW: MEET ORLANDO SANCHEZ – CANDIDATE FOR HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE

Discussed by Orlando Sanchez
with Orlando Sanchez (www.OrlandoSanchez.com)

REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUN-OFF INFORMATION:
Early Voting is ONLY 5 DAYS: May 18–22
Runoff Election Day: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Orlando Sanches is familiar to many long-time Harris County residents. He has been elected to an at-large Houston City Council position, being re-elected twice, and was the Treasurer for Harris County 2007 to 2018.

Now, Orlando Sanchez is seeking to become Harris County Judge.

Click here to learn more about Orlando’s plan for the Harris County Comeback.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When, why, and how did Orlando’s family escape Cuba, seeking refuge in America?

What has Orlando Sanchez been doing for the past few years to stay active in politics and the community?

Do voters want a change in the governance of Harris County? Are many voters thoroughly disgusted with the current Harris County Judge, Lina Hidalgo? Orlando explains why he decided to run for County Judge.

What are the responsibilities of the Harris County Judge?

In the recent Republican Primary, Orlando received just over 25% of the Primary Vote. Has he sought and obtained the endorsement of those not in the runoff? Click here for a full list of endorsements for Orlando Sanchez.

The Republican Primary Runoff will be the Tuesday after Memorial Day. Will it be hard to turn out the vote?

Click here to learn more about Orlando Sanchez and to volunteer or donate to his campaign for Harris County Judge.

Orlando also encourages people to email him at info@orlandosanchez.com with any questions, concerns, or comments.

CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS: MEET WARREN HOWELL – CANDIDATE FOR HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE

Discussed by Warren Howell
with Warren Howell (https://www.warrenhowell.info/)

Why are Harris County toll dollars diverted from tollway construction, maintenance, and our safety to fill budget shortfalls in other areas?

Warren Howell is a local businessman turned politician and he wants to know the answer to that question. Warren is a Republican Candidate for Harris County Judge in the upcoming Run-off in late May.

Click here for all the details about Warren Howell.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the amount we collectively pay in tolls exceed estimated costs to maintain the tollways in our area?

What is happening to the excess revenue received?

Is this just one example of how our elected officials are reaching deeper into our pockets, taking more of our money?

Is it time for everyone – from voters to elected officials – to say “Enough is enough”?

Are Liberal Democrats trying to “California” Texas with their progressive ideology?

If elected, how will Warren Howell make a difference for Harris County residents and business owners?

Click here to help support Warren Howell’s campaign for Harris County Judge.

WHAT ABOUT KEN PAXTON???

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

Attorney General Ken Paxton has been a friend for many, many years and has been endorsed numerous times in the LINK Letter.

There is no doubt that Ken, through his staff at the AGs office, has accomplished much for Texas. This is worthy of applause.

But did the filing for divorce by Angela Paxton change the equation? Angela Paxton cited adultery as the reason, basing her decision on Biblical grounds.

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Click here to read more.

FIRSTFRUITS OF JESUS AND HOPE IN THE EMPTY TOMB

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

Day 5

Dr. David Capes subs in for Mark Lanier this week, still teaching on the Book of Romans with a look at Romans 8:23-24. He will be encouraging us each day to look for the hope that we have in Jesus, the empty tomb, and the glorious future that awaits us in heaven.

To view Dr. David Capes’ 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 is our hope as Christ-followers? (2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1) Dr. David Capes encourages us as we “wait in hope” reminding us that hope is the center of everything.

POINTS FOR HOME:

Groaning is a sign of spiritual health – not spiritual failure.

Hope is not optimism. Have confidence that Jesus’ resurrection is the firstfruits of new creation. Trust in the empty tomb.

Steadfast endurance is what hope looks like in the body.

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

JESUS SENDS ON MISSION

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

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes the sermon series “So What: Why the Resurrection Matters” this week with a look at everything we can accomplish with the presence, power, and promise of Jesus.

Pastor Jarrett is the Senior Pastor at CFBC.

Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:8-11

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s 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:

WE HAVE HIS PROMISE:

What keeps you going? What gives you hope when life is less than stellar? (Acts 1:9-11)

Why hasn’t Jesus come back yet? What is he waiting for? What are YOU waiting for? Pastor Jarrett shares about the original purpose of “yacht clubs”. It’s not what you think!


FINAL THOUGHTS:

Theologian, Carl F.H. Henry: “The Gospel is only good news if it gets there in time.”

Don’t live comfortably. Live on mission.

Pray every day that the name of Jesus will be on your heart.

Pray every day for a lost friend or loved one.


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, Creator of Heaven and Earth,

We pause to lift our praise to you. You alone are worthy. May all we do and say glorify your name.

May we give of ourselves in service to you, O Lord, and to your creation. May we not cause you any pain.

Lord Jesus, use each of your saints as we share the Good News. May the harvest be abundant.

Throughout this day, may we carefully study and meditate on your Word. May we hide your Word in our hearts that we might not sin against you.

Help us to recognize evil that is all around us. Strengthen us to run from even the appearance of evil and to know where and when to avoid it. And when evil is before us, may we turn from it.

Father God, thank you for the salvation you have freely given to us. Shake your blessing-tree over your saints.

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

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

Amen