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WHAT’S THE TRUTH ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES IN TEXAS?

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

Plus: What is a Flock Surveillance Camera? Did they pop up out of nowhere?

Are Flock Surveillance Cameras similar to the Red Light Cameras?

Who owns the data collected? Who can use the data collected?

Mark Lanier continues in Romans

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

The closing prayer:
O Heavenly Father,
You are the infinite, self-existing creator of everything and the only God worthy of praise and honor. 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’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?

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FLOCK SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS: GOOD OR BAD?

Discussed by David Dunmoyer
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

David Dumoyer is the Campaign Director for the Better Tech for Tomorrow initiative with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Today, David discusses the purpose of Flock Surveillance Cameras and whether or not they are actually there for our safety – or for something else.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a Flock Surveillance Camera? Did they pop up out of nowhere?

Are Flock Surveillance Cameras similar to the Red Light Cameras that were outlawed by the Texas Legislature?

Who manufactures them and who controls the software? Who owns the data collected? Who can use the data collected? David points out that, while Flock Surveillance Cameras are very beneficial to law enforcement agencies, the worry comes in when civilians have access to the information.

Can an individual place a Flock Surveillance Camera on their personal home property? Isn’t it just like a Ring Doorbell Camera?

Can the Texas Legislature rein in Flock Surveillance Cameras? David discusses some optional proposed legislation they are working on.

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RONALD REAGAN’S EVIL EMPIRE SPEECH

Discussed by Ronald Reagan
with Ronald Reagan Quotes

To view the short excerpt of President Ronald Reagan’s Evil Empire Speech, click here.

To view the full speech, click here.

ROMANS 9 PART 5

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

Day 2

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:

Yesterday, Mark shared some stories from a popular Ancient book, Ovid’s Metamorphosis – a compilation of stories about the gods. What was Paul’s response to these stories? (Romans 9:20)

SUPER SHORT REVIEW: What are we, as Christians, elected to do? What is our calling? Is salvation for everyone or just a few faithful? Why is God called the potter?

THE OBJECTOR ECHO (vs 18-20a)

Who does God show mercy to? Who does God show His wrath to? Can we all receive both mercy and wrath from God? Mark quotes theologian Lean Morris to explain what Paul was speaking about in these verses. Click the link above and fast-forward to the 35-minute mark to view the long response.

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 2

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.

NOTE: Join CFBC for their Resilience Conference on October 13-15, 2026. Click the link above and fast-forward to the 30-minute mark for the QR Code or click here  to register.

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:

What was oil used for in Ancient Times – especially olive oil? (Isaha 53:1) Pastor Jarrett shares the analogy to prayer.

How did Jesus pray when he was sorrowful?

How did the disciples react when Jesus prayed? How did they react when he cast out demons, walked on water, and healed the sick and the lame and the blind? How would YOU have reacted?

More on the importance of beginning prayer with honesty tomorrow.


For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church click here .

PRAYER

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

O Heavenly Father,

You are the infinite, self-existing creator of everything and the only God worthy of praise and honor.

You, Father, are immutable and never change, self-sufficient, and have need of nothing.

You hold life and death in your hands, for you are the all-powerful King.

O God, you are all-knowing and always everywhere, for you are Omnipresent.

Your precepts are perfect, unchanging, and faithful.

You alone are good; may we also seek to do good in all things.

O Perfect Father, judge of all, your right hand is unchangeable.

Give mercy to those who call out to you with a sincere heart. Spare the guilty. Pour out your love onto your saints.

O Holy, Gracious God, accept our praise today, and if you grant us tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen