WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Good Guy with a Gun Saves Lives.

An Armed community member observed danger, pursued it, and eliminated it.

Split-second decisions saved lives. No one dreams about saving lives.

Be prepared.

PLUS: who is spending money in Texas to elect Talarico?

Mark Lanier continues his Biblical-Literacy Lesson for this week on ‘Waiting’.

From the pulpit at Champion Forest: visiting Pastor Dr. Brent Taylor with a message just for you and me - DON’T LOSE WEIGHT

Closing Prayer:
Merciful Father,
As I choose this day to follow your precepts, guide me closer to your heart.
Blot out my sins and keep me within your guardrails. 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.

GOOD GUYS WITH GUNS SAVE LIVES

Discussed by Stephen Willeford
with The Barefoot Defender (TheBarefootDefender.now.site)

Thursday, October 15th, an armed community member observed danger, pursued it, and then fatally shot the gunman who attacked students, teachers, and staff at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.

Today, Stephen Willeford discusses this hero’s action and why armed citizens are necessary in America. Stephen is known as the “good guy with a gun” after his own heroic action in 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

Click here to read more on this important topic from Stephen.

For more information about the Second Amendment and Gun-Free Zones, click here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do split-second decisions save lives during mass shootings?

How critical is three minutes?

What can and should ordinary citizens do in this type of situation? Stephen urges every one to prepare and do something. Be the fire extinguisher.

Are ordinary citizens often the first line of defense?

Should armed civilians confront mass shooters?

Will the hero who fatally shot an armed gunman in Oregon on October 145 face criminal charges? Stephen offers his opinion of what should happen.

Did Stephen face criminal charges after he shot an armed attacked in 2017? Click here to order a copy of Stephen’s book: “A Town Called Sutherland Springs: Fatih and Heroism Through Tragedy.”

WHO IS SPENDING MONEY IN TEXAS FOR TALARICO?

Discussed by Mark McCaig
with The Texas Voice (TheTexasVoice.com)

Campaign ads are everywhere. November 4th cannot get here soon enough. But who is spending all that money?

Mark McCaig is the publisher of The Texas Voice, a trustworthy source covering Texas politics and government. Today, he explains how money is the milk of politics.

Click here  to read Mark’s article on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is funding the massive ad campaigns run by the candidates and their allies?

Which billionaire supports Paxton? Which billionaire supports Talarico?

Will Talarico’s advantage in fundraising translate in to a campaign victory? Mark discusses the logistics behind donor money vs PAC money.

Along with ads, are PACs expanding their canvassing efforts across Texas – especially with boots on the ground?

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SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE POLITICAL

Discussed by Dr. Albert Mohler
with Dr. Albert Mohler (AlbertMohler.com)

Should Christians be political?

Dr. Albert Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, explains why the answer is a resounding YES.

Click here to view the video from Dr. Mohler.

WAITING

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

Day 3

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 IS WOVEN INTO THE BIBLE

Why does God want us to wait on His timing and not try to rush His plan? (Isaiah 30:18)

Should we be in a hurry for the return of Jesus? Or should we wait patiently so more and more people have the opportunity to hear the Gospel and be saved? Mark breaks down Habakkuk 2:1-3.

WAITING HAS A RICH VOCABULARY

What are three different Hebrew words and one Greek word for the English word “waiting”?

Qavah (Hebrew) – something stretched or tensed

Yachal (Hebrew) – hoping and expectant

Dumiyyah (Hebrew) – to be still or calm

Apekdechomai (Greek) – eager and ready

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

DON’T LOSE WEIGHT

Discussed by Dr. Brent Taylor
with First Baptist Church at the Fields (https://www.firstfields.org/)

Day 3

WHY DO NAMES MATTER? WHY DO WE PLACE SUCH IMPORTANCE ON WHAT WE NAME OUR CHILDREN? DO NAMES CARRY WEIGHT? BUT THE REAL QUESTION IS: WHY DOES IT MATTER HOW WE SPEAK THE NAME OF JESUS AND THE NAME OF GOD?

This week, Dr. Brent Taylor shares his thoughts about the commandment found in Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”

Dr. Brent Taylor is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church at the Fields in Carrollton, Texas.

Find Dr. Brent Taylor’s sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What did Paul write about the importance of a name – especially the name of God? (Acts 17:22-23)

Do you consider God’s Holy name to be a treasure? (Psalm 111:9)

How is God’s name misused? Is it really that important to God? Dr. Taylor discusses the obvious misuses, specifically profanity – which isn’t just bad words, by the way! He also explains that dishonesty/lying is considered to be a misuse of God’s name.

But WHY doesn’t God like his name to be misused? What is the reason/reasons?

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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

Merciful Father,

As I choose this day to follow your precepts, guide me closer to your heart.

Blot out my sins and keep me within your guardrails.

May all I do and say point others to your throne room as I seek to imitate your precious son, my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Not my will or my ways but, Lord, your will and your ways be done in my life today.

And if I am granted tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ,

Amen and Amen