WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Does life present speed bumps, often without warning?

Does avoidance ever solve any problem?

How important is forgiveness?

Plus: is Texas the economic engine for America?

And: Are jobs plentiful, homes reasonably priced, and energy costs affordable in most of Texas?

Mark Lanier concludes his lesson on: No Condemnation in Christ Jesus.

Pastor Stephens conclusion: are you fired up to be used by Christ?

Prayer for today:
Holy and Righteous Father,
Look upon your children with love and compassion..… 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.

MARRIAGE: IT SURE AIN’T EASY

Discussed by Bill Arbuckle
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

No marriage is without challenges. It is how we face those challenges that make the difference.

Today, new guest Bill Arbuckle offers some great advice and encouragement to couples (and even singles!). Bill is the Marriage Special Projects Manager at Focus on the Family.

Click here for FREE resources from Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does life present speed bumps, often without warning?

Does avoidance ever solve any problem?

How important is forgiveness?

Should we all learn to just let some things go – to pick our battles?

Should we just listen sometimes, without giving advice or making a single comment?

Bill Arbuckle says this in closing: “God cares more about you and your marriage than you could ever imagine. When you ask Him for help, God’s got this.”

Click here to help support Focus on the Family.

TEXAS: AMERICAN’S ECONOMIC ENGINE

Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

More and more Americans are voting with their feet: moving to states like Texas with lower taxes and limited government.

Today, James Quintero discusses some positive and negative aspects about Texas government at both the local and state levels. James is the Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Government for the People Campaign.

Click here  to read more from James Quintero on this and other topics.

NOTE: If you have questions or comments for James, contact him at jquintero@texaspolicy.com

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are jobs plentiful, homes reasonably priced, and energy costs affordable in most cities/towns in Texas?

Are some local governments acting irresponsibly, soaking up tax dollars which, in turn, negate any tax savings legislated in Austin?

Are some local governments using tax-payer funded lobbyists to lobby for more money?

Do local elected officials, however, call Austin the “Boogie-Man”?

Do we, as voters, have an obligation to understand who the tax-and-send culprit really is?

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NO CONDEMNATION IN CHRIST JESUS

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

Day 5

Last year, Mark Lanier began a lengthy study on the Book of Romans. He and others took a break over the holidays from Romans to study other areas of the Bible. This week, Romans is back and the focus is on the fact that God is merciful and just and there is no condemnation in Jesus Christ.

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:

Does God look past our mistakes and love us anyway? Does Satan, on the other hand, remind us of our mistakes and sin over and over and over again? Mark discusses the puns that Paul made in the first few verses of Romans 8…

What is the vicious cycle of sin? Are you stuck in a vicious cycle of sin? How can we get out of it?

POINTS FOR HOME:

Own what you deserve. (Romans 3:10)
Fully believe the truth. (Romans 8:1)
Live from the truth. (Romans 8:2)


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

A VISION TO FIRE YOU UP

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

Day 5

WHAT ARE YOU EXPERIENCING TODAY? DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR WORLD IS CRUMBLING AROUND YOU? WELL, THE MESSAGE THIS WEEK IS FOR YOU!

Pastor Jarrett takes a short pause from his Priorities series to share a special sermon, which was preached on Sunday, January 25 – the day Houston shut down due to the “freeze”.

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 6:1-8

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

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

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Was Isaiah a voice for God to the people? (vs 8) How can God use your voice to share the Truth of the Gospel? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that there is a big world surrounding us and they need someone like Isaiah.

FINAL THOUGHTS (QUESTIONS):

Ask yourself: Do I have eyes to see?
Ask yourself: Do I have ears to hear?
Ask yourself: Do I have a heart to respond?
Ask yourself: Do I have feet that are ready to go?
Ask yourself: Do I have a mouth ready to speak? (vs 9)


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

Holy and Righteous Father,

Look upon your children with love and compassion.

Guide us with your firm and protective hand.

Accept the praise and petitions lifted to your throne.

You, Father, are our God and we are your chosen ones, today, tomorrow, and forever.

Amen