WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

UNTHINKABLE ACTS COMMITTED BY HAMAS.

AND THEY WERE PREMEDITATED – PLANNED!

TXDOT UPGRADED AND RAISED I-10.

CONSEQUENCE OF TXDOT’S ACTIONS: CREATED A LAKE.

SHOULD TXDOT PAY COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES THEY CAUSED?

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.

HAMAS DEPRAVED PALLYWOOD PERFORMANCE

Discussed by Jonathan Feldstein
with Genesis 123 Foundation (www.genesis123.co/)

Jonathan Feldstein is the President of the Genesis 123 Foundation. Today, he discusses the unthinkable acts of terror that are being heaped upon the Israeli citizens.

Click here to read Jonathan Feldstein’s op-ed on this important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is there undeniable proof of the despicable and wicked acts performed by the Hamas Terrorists?

Why are the Hamas video-taping their horrific actions? Jonathan simply says that the Hamas are evil. Pure evil.

How are the Israeli citizens reacting to the videos?

Is much of the world in denial about what the Hamas is doing to the Israeli people? Jonathan believes they are “drinking the Hamas Kool-Aid”.

Will the IDF stop prior to the total destruction of the Hamas?

Will the IDF stop prior to the total destruction of the Hezbollah?

The Genesis 123 Foundation has been helping many, many displaced Israeli citizens. Click here to help support their efforts. Every dollar counts!

TXDOT RUINED PROPERTY. SHOULD THEY PAY?

Discussed by Robert Thomas
with Pacific Legal Foundation (www.PacificLegal.org)

Robert Thomas is the Director of Property Rights Litigation with the Pacific Legal Foundation. Today, he discusses an interesting case from Texas regarding property that was damaged by TxDot. Listen closely because this could happen to you!

Click here to read more about this case.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are private property rights recognized within the US Constitution?

What is “eminent domain” or “property taking”? Robert reminds us that even if you own your own property, it’s always for sale.

Skunk DeVillier homesteaded a patch of Texas land back in the 1920s. Until TxDot constructed a barrier (which essentially became a dam) had the property ever flooded?

Why is the State of Texas, through TxDot, refusing to pay for damages to the DeVillier property?

What is the current status of this case? Robert discusses all the details – some that might make your head explode with frustration with the government!

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MESSIAH

Discussed by Francesca Battistelli
with Special Guest

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GENESIS 4 AND 5: LINEAGE AND GENEALOGY

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier continues his series on the book of Genesis. This week, he looks at the chapters between the Fall and the Flood, focusing much of the lesson each day on the lineage and genealogy of Adam and Eve.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

LESSONS LEARNED:

Why did Noah find favor in the LORD?

Why is it important to read this passage (and all Scripture) in context?

Mark shares a fun fact about Noah’s name.

Who was Er? Why was there only one verse written about him? What did he do that resulted in his death?

POINTS FOR HOME:

Be careful with your life. Are you choosing corruption and rebellion? Or are you choosing worship and redemption?

Good leads to good. Bad leads to bad. Remember: There is a limit to your time on earth. Spend it wisely. You cannot walk with evil and expect to have a good relationship with God.

In spite of your genealogy or lineage, God can and will use you for His glory. His purpose will not be thwarted. His promises will not fail.

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

A PRESCRIPTION CALLED PRAYER

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

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens completes the sermon series on the book of James this week encouraging us to be bold and faithful in our prayer life.

Scripture Passage: James 5:13-20

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:

PRAY WITH FAITH: (James 5:15)

Do you have faith when you pray? Or do you pray just to pray? Yes! There is a difference! (James 1:6-8)

Do you believe that God really does want what is best for you – even when/if you get a different answer than you are expecting?

Is there a “formula” for praying and receiving a “yes” answer? HA! NO!

American evangelist, pastor, and educator R.A. Torrey once stated: “Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer except that which lies outside the will of God.”

PRAY WITH FERVENCY: (James 5:16b-18)

What does “fervently” mean? Why is this so important? Pastor Jarrett urges us to examine our prayer life and if it lacks fervor, change it!

How did the prophet Elijah pray?

Can praying with hope, faith, and fervor really give us encouragement? (Romans 15:4)

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Stand strong in your faith.

Make decision by faith.

Trust God in the face of the impossible.


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.

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PRAYER

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

Heavenly Father,

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of life today, I acknowledge your sovereignty.

Thank you, Father God, for caring for even me.

With the background of the universe and all that is happening across our land, you focus on me and mine.

You, LORD, hear our individual pleas.

Father, you are not my genie-in-a-bottle.

I simply cry out for your forgiveness.

In fear and awe and reverence, I lift my prayers.

I cry out for guidance and direction and knowledge to walk in your ways.

May I serve you with all my heart, mind, soul, and strength this day.

And if you grant me tomorrow, LORD, let’s repeat walking the path of life hand-in-hand.

Father, you are my GOD.

Jesus, you are my redeemer.

Holy Spirit, live within me.

Accept my humble prayer, uttered through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen