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Ask Pastor Mike – New Year's Resolutions

January 13, 2017
It’s a New Year! Time to make those annual resolutions. What’ll it be for you? Lose a few pounds? Take up a new hobby? Maybe kick a bad habit or two? If you’re game for a few worthwhile ideas, Mike Fabarez challenges the willing and able with New Year goal-setting advice. Let’s Ask Pastor Mike, today on Focal Point!

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“If your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for in doing so, you will heap burning coals on his head.” What’s the meaning of this puzzling passage? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers three fascinating interpretations in a message he calls “Learning Counterintuitive Responses.”
January 12, 2017
Oysters form pearls around a single grain of sand. So this lustrous jewel actually begins as an unwelcome irritant! On today’s Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez suggests that our Christ-like reactions can produce incomparable treasures. We’ll discover two of them in a message called, “Learning Counterintuitive Responses.”
January 11, 2017
Whitewater-rafting enthusiasts will tell you, when you hit those churning rapids, you’d better “hang on” tight! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says it’s a lot like what happens when you’re connected to God—and you’re swept into action in the lives of others! We’re learning the secret to excelling in generosity.
January 10, 2017
Can you recall a time when someone did something thoughtful and it caught you off-guard? Or maybe you touched someone’s heart deeply with a thoughtful gesture? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez asks, “What if your life became characterized by such acts of kindness?” We’re learning to bless others in a message titled, “Excel in Generosity!”
January 9, 2017
“The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul.” The writer of this passage—inspired by the Holy Spirit—treasured the words of God more than gold! Do we? On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez encourages us to begin each day partaking of this empowering treasure. Start 2017 strong as we dive into His word together!
January 6, 2017
People say, “You do you, I’ll do me— just mind your own business!” But is that the loving response? On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez examines the “natural desire” to indulge in selfishness and sin. He presents a God-inspired alternative, and the Christ-like attitude to adopt instead!
January 5, 2017
“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for we will reap…if we do not give up.” Sound advice, but as we anticipate the pending challenges ahead, some of us start to falter! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez presents six principles to re-spark your passion to serve, and inspire you to greater heights.
January 4, 2017
A sloth is the world's slowest mammal, so sedentary that algae will eventually grow on its fur! On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez warns against emulating such slothfulness in service. He offers up a refreshing perspective and some effective strategies to re-ignite your passion for serving God!
January 3, 2017
Remember the first day of school? New backpacks, clothes, buddies and teachers, and after class, you’d even tackle homework with zeal! But in time, the newness wore off and your enthusiasm started to wane. On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez helps tired and weary servants to recapture the excitement of “the first day!”
January 2, 2017
The day after Christmas—you’ve encountered it before! After all the hubbub and excitement of the big day, the tinsel fades—and sadness set in. What’s happened!? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez restores our heart with a message called, “Post-Christmas Contentment.” It’s not just children who could use a bit of cheer! Recapture a lasting joy today.
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Culture is doing its best to convince the world there is nothing special about Jesus. And, as Christians, sometimes we have a difficult time communicating the historical facts of the resurrection. Jesus' victory over death is central to the Christian faith and now you can get straightforward and practical facts from history why we can believe Jesus really did rise from the dead. Be sure to request the book Body of Proof by Dr. Jeremiah Johnston with your generous donation this month.

About Focal Point

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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