WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Is Motherhood a discipline worth celebrating?

Is being a mother the best job in the world?

Choosing between a blossoming career and being a stay-at-home mom and home schooling.

As a society, how can we encourage and re-build the value of being a mother?

PLUS: Does America need a new Declaration of Independence?

Mark Lanier continues his lesson this week: The Holy Spirit is here to help us.

Don’t Sleep on it. Second part of Justin Holcom’s sermon.

Closing Prayer:
Mighty Heavenly Father,
As we draw near to the throne, may we receive mercy and grace to help us in our walk today.
As we lift our cups to 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 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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MOTHERHOOD IS A DISCIPLINE WORTH CELEBRATING

Discussed by Hannah Bruck
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

It’s not easy being a mother, but it’s the best job in the world.

Today, Hannah Bruck praises her own mother, who made tough decisions in raising her and her siblings. Hannah Bruck is a Policy Scholar specializing in family policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Click here to read Hannah’s op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a “tradwife”?

Did Hanah’s mother’s choice to become a homeschool mom affect her life? Hannah fondly remembers her life growing up and her mother’s support – even when she was a trouble-maker.

Is motherhood the lynchpin of civic virtue?

Is a mother’s ultimate purpose to raise kids to become adults who leave their mom behind?

Is motherhood undervalued in today’s America? Hannah discusses the pressure that women are under to be successful in a career and to hold off having children until later in life.

How can we, as a society, rebuild the value of motherhood?

Does Hannah look forward to becoming a mother one day?

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DOES AMERICA NEED A NEW DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?

Discussed by Allan Parker
with The Justice Foundation (www.TXJF.org)

Allan Parker, President of The Justice Foundation, urges a rededication to the Declaration of Independence and the Right to Life.

Allan Parker and fellow signatories have released the “Declaration of the Right to Life in the U.S. Constitution,” a formal appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States, Congress, and the American people asserting that the Constitution’s Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment “Life Clauses” protect life “from commencement.”

Click here to read more on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What does the Constitution’s “right to life” actually mean? Allan Parker shares the two specific places life is mentioned and discusses how the Declaration of Independence plays a role in interpreting constitutional protections.

Is America’s 250th birthday an important moment for a national moral and constitutional reckoning over all life? Click here to add your name to the declaration petition.

Click here to help support The Justice Foundation.

THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US

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

Day 2

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN AT A LOSS FOR WORDS? IS YOUR NEED TOO GREAT? IS THE SITUATION TOO COMPLEX? IS THE PAIN TOO DEEP? SHOULD YOU BE ASKING GOD TO CHANGE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES OR TO CHANGE YOU?

This week, Mark Lanier continues in the Romans series with a look at how the Holy Spirit works in and through our lives. He also breaks down the different phrases in the Lord’s Prayer, explaining how they apply to us in today’s society.

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:

WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Yesterday, Mark began to explain what/who the Holy Spirit is and why the Holy Spirit exists. What does the word “helper” mean?

If we are a born-again believer, does the Holy Spirit dwell in us?

What does the Holy Spirit teach us? Mark says EVERYTHING!

Is the Holy Spirit evidence that Jesus died and was resurrected?

Does the Holy Spirit help us interpret the words of Jesus?


Is the Lord’s Prayer a great prayer model for us to follow? Tune in tomorrow for more on the Primer on Prayer.


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

DON’T SLEEP ON IT

Discussed by Justin Holcomb
with God Made All of Me (www.GodMadeAllOfMe.com)

Day 2

DO YOU EVER ACCIDENTALLY FALL ASLEEP IN CHURCH? I THINK WE’RE ALL GUILTY OF THAT FROM TIME TO TIME! WELL – DON’T FALL ASLEEP LISTENING TO THE SERMON EACH DAY THIS WEEK! THAT’S WHAT THE ENEMY – THE DEVIL – WANTS. SO STAY AWAKE AND PAY ATTENTION!

Champion Forest Baptist Church Student Pastor Justin Holcomb has a great sermon for us to kick off the year – reminding us that we must always be willing to know more about God as we grow in our faith and throw seeds to others as we share the Gospel.

Find Pastor Justin Holcomb’s sermon here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who was the very first person to fall asleep in church (as recorded in the Bible)? What happened to him? Were the people shocked? What did Paul do? (Acts 20:7-9)

What are some things people do while they’re sleeping? Pastor Justin shares a story about a young man at a youth camp who sleep walked. Tune in tomorrow for the rest of this amazing story!

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

Mighty Heavenly Father,

As we draw near to the throne, may we receive mercy and grace to help us in our walk today.

As we lift our cups to you, Lord, fill us with joy and peace knowing our names are in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

Strengthen each believer to resist the evil one and his schemes. May we stand strong, knowing that if we stumble, we have been forgiven. May we not use this knowledge to sin.

As we read and meditate on your Word, open our eyes to see more clearly. May the Holy Spirit guide and convict us, drawing us closer to your likeness, Father God.

While pursing righteous living and hiding your precepts in our hearts, may we resist and flee from the devil.

Lord, teach us to be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as you have forgiven us in Christ Jesus.

Hear our pleas. Dry our tears. Strengthen us. Be our pilot today.

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

Humbly praying in the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen