WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

State Rep. Valoree Swanson shares discussion with voters on their front porch.

Plus: WHAT’S THE TRUTH ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES IN TEXAS?

What portion of a renter’s monthly payment goes to pay property taxes and insurance?

Mark Lanier continues in Romans

From the Pulpit at Champion Forest: PASTOR JARRETT STEPHENS continues his sermon on WARFARE PRAYER

The closing prayer:
Magnificent and Mighty Creator,
All praise and honor is due you and only you, our God, our Savior, our Redeemer.
Remove our fear and doubt, for we place our trust in you, Lord… 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.

WHAT IS YOUR TOP ISSUE?

Discussed by Valoree Swanson
with Valoree Swanson (www.valoreeswanson.com)

The fight to keep boys and men out of female sports is not over. The fight for LIFE is not over. Crime rates are crazy as well as property taxes. How can you help a candidate/s succeed?

Today, five-term Texas Representative Valoree Swanson (HD150) explains why we can’t stop fighting for the safety and innocence of females in Texas and across the nation. She also discusses the importance of voting RED down ballot November to ensure we keep protecting the unborn, keeping criminals off our streets, and safeguarding our elections.

Valoree is a sixth-generation Texan, home-school mom, and adoptive parent. She has been a Conservative activist for decades. Valoree Swanson is the Republican Nominee for House District 150 (NW Harris County) in the November election.

Click here to learn more about Valoree Swanson.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why would anyone would want a male to compete against a female in high school or college sports?

Why isn’t the battle to keep boys and men from competing against females over? Valoree discusses some of the battles they have faced – some won and some lost – and why we need to convince the rest of the nation to ban males in women’s sports.

OTHER ISSUES:

Do Texans want to protect life from the moment of conception to natural death?

Are voters concerned with ever-increasing crime rates?

Does Texas have secure elections?

Besides the obvious (voting!), how can voters help candidates succeed? Valoree has some great suggestions. Get started NOW!

Click here to help support Valoree’s campaign. It’s not just about money!!! See other ways you can help.

WHAT’S THE TRUTH ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES IN TEXAS?

Discussed by Jacob Nemit
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Do renters understand a large portion of their rent payment goes to pay property taxes, insurance, and a reserve for maintenance?

Jacob Nemit is a Policy Analyst at the Taxpayer Protection Project with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Jacob’s op-ed on this issue. Make sure you share the information on social media so others get the FULL story.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What has caused rent increases in Texas?

Typically, what portion of a renter’s monthly payment goes to pay property taxes and insurance? Jacob reveals the facts and why people are beginning to really pay attention to this issue.

As rents continue to increase, do we need government price controls or rent subsidies?

What is the purpose of a Bond Election? This is important information that is relevant to this topic – pay attention!

Is it possible to reduce the current rental prices? Jacob has several suggestions…

Does rental unit availability, demand, and the price all point to a clear example of supply and demand?

Click here to help support the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

ROMANS 9 PART 5

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with another look at Romans 9, really digging into why Paul was so insistent to the people that God had not left them – and He never will.

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:

THE TWO VESSELS (vs 22-24)

Why are we made the way we are? In other words: Why did God give each of us our own purpose in life? Do you know what your purpose is? How can we be sure?

Why did Paul reference Moses in his letter to the Romans? (Exodus 88:15) Mark goes through a series of “what if” questions.

Did God really orchestra everything from the beginning of time – even the “bad stuff”?

POINTS FOR HOME

There is a difference between questioning God and back-talking to God. Be careful!

Hold your breath, but speak like Paul.

Christians are not spectators!

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

WARFARE PRAYER

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

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in his sermon series entitled: Pray Like Jesus. In this series, everyone can learn something new about the prayer life of Jesus: his pattern of daily dependence, his prayers for others, his surrender in suffering, and his unwavering trust in the Father.

This week, Pastor Jarrett reminds us that God is the victor and we can do nothing on our own without him. So, turn to Him first in prayer. It’s the greatest weapon we have against the enemy of darkness.

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Scripture Passage: Matthew 26:36-46

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett preached about the importance of praying persistently, encouraging us to bother God with our requests. After all, that’s what He’s here for!

Warfare Prayer Ends with Surrender

Why did Jesus surrender himself to God’s will? Wasn’t he already perfect? Was it really necessary? When you pray for God’s will to be done in your life, do you mean it? Ouch!

So, what does “warfare prayer” really mean? Pastor Jarrett says: “Warfare prayer is honest about what I want and keeps praying until I surrender to what my Father wants.”

CHALLENGE: Pray A Nevertheless Kind of Prayer

Pastor Jarrett reminds us of the last few weeks’ prayer challenges and has a great challenge for this week: Be honest and persistent and always end with surrender. He says: "Nevertheless prayers are not cop-out prayers. They ensure victory in warfare prayer.”


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PRAYER

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

Magnificent and Mighty Creator,

All praise and honor is due you and only you, our God, our Savior, our Redeemer.

Remove our fear and doubt, for we place our trust in you, Lord. Though the devil and his minions attack from all sides, nothing will separate us from your love.

In this world, we will suffer tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, and danger. Some may even battle the sword. May your rod and your staff comfort us.

We will stand and declare your righteousness in the midst of the storms of life, never wavering, cowering, or turning back. May our feet stay planted firmly on the solid rock.

It is our duty and sacred honor to share how you sent your son in the form of a baby, born of a virgin, to live life as a man.

We will share how he performed miracle after miracle and suffered and died for our sins, only to rise on the third day, now sitting at your right hand.

Today, Father, we ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit as we declare the love that Christ has for all. May we not sit idly by, but go about Kingdom building, hiding your Word in our hearts so that we will not sin against you.

Lord Jesus, shine through your servants. May the harvest be full today.

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

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

Amen.