Back to the Basics, Part 2c
February 29, 2012
As followers of Jesus, most of us feel the conviction that we’re supposed to pray. But somewhere between the good intentions and our busy schedule, we don’t leave a lot of room for this important discipline. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes us "Back to the Basics" of our relationship with God. We’ll hear a few reminders for how to go about prayer.
References:
Colossians 4:2-4
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Can you imagine a marriage where you never talked with your spouse? It’s likely that relationship wouldn’t last very long! Communication is one of the most fundamental aspects of life. It’s essential to our relationship with God, as well. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez presents a study called, "Back to the Basics". Whether we’re praying throughout the day, or taking dedicated moments to bow our heads, conversations with God are important!
February 28, 2012
Sometimes it’s hard to remember what life was like before cell phones. These days, we can make our calls from wherever we happen to be, whether it's in the store, at the gym, or even on the beach! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about how we have that kind of twenty-four-hour access to the God of the Universe, and we don’t need a phone! We’re going "Back to the Basics" with Mike Fabarez.
February 27, 2012
Every day we make time for the things that matter most, whether it’s brushing our teeth, reading the paper, or heading to the gym. We make an effort to carve out time for the activities we value. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to make a priority for another important activity. When’s the last time you took time out to read God’s Word? We’ll hear practical strategies to do that today…in a message titled, "Making the Most of Daily Bible Study."
February 24, 2012
Of all the resources at our disposal as followers of Christ, the Bible is among the most important. We trust His Word to give us truth about God and practical instructions for life. While we defend the Bible's value, it's not always reflected in our daily routine. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to give God's Word the time it deserves.
February 23, 2012
Several times a day, we stop what we're doing and take time to eat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with a few coffee breaks in between. We rarely miss these daily regiments of getting the fuel we need. Most of us aren't quite as disciplined about our spiritual eating habits. As we grow in our relationship with God, it's important we get the essential nutrition we need. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez introduces a study called, "Back to the Basics."
February 22, 2012
When we're working towards something important, like a college degree or financial goal, we generally rely on time-tested strategies for success. Sometimes we forget to apply the same sort of thought to achieving our spiritual goals. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues a study about "Pursuing Holiness." When you're facing temptation, what kind of strategies and tactics do you use to fight back?
February 21, 2012
In today's changing world, trying to live according to the standards of God's Word is far from easy. Every day, we're faced with temptations to give in to temptation. How do we fight back? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues a study in Romans about "Pursuing Holiness." When it comes to facing temptation, we all have our weaknesses, but the strategies for battling our worldly desires are the same.
February 20, 2012
When it comes to temptation, everyone's different. We all have areas of weakness, and it's important we recognize these vulnerable areas of life. After all, we've got a lot of forces trying to bring us down. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez presents a study in Romans 13 about Pursuing Holiness.
February 17, 2012
Certain events in life have a way of reminding us that time is ticking by. Birthdays, reunions, anniveraries, funerals all point to the brevity of life on this earth. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez looks on the bright side, and presents time as a motivation to live for Christ. We're studying Romans 13, an important passage in our study about holiness.
February 16, 2012
In a world that scoffs at Christian morals and values, it's more difficult than ever to maintain a life that's set apart for God. Fortunately the Bible gives us a few strategies for battling temptation. We can start by remembering one of the basic doctrines of our faith, that Jesus is coming back! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us to keep Jesus' return on the forefront of our minds.
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