Grateful for What You Have, Part 3
November 26, 2015
Whether it’s a frightening diagnosis from your doctor, a low balance in the bank account or trouble with your kids, it’s difficult to be thankful in the midst of a challenge. That’s why on today’s edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers instruction from God’s Word on how to have lasting gratitude—even in tough times.
References:
Hebrews 13:5
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Leading up to Thanksgiving, we’ve been hit with an onslaught of Black Friday advertising. With so much emphasis on materialism, how do we maintain a spirit of thankfulness? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez shows us how to be content with the true gifts of God.
November 25, 2015
This week, most people are gearing up for the annual celebration of turkey and football. But in the midst of this Thanksgiving holiday, Mike Fabarez encourages us to spend time thanking God. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike explains that for Christians, giving thanks is essential. It’s something we should do all year long.
November 24, 2015
Cheaters never prosper—or do they? Why is it that people who cut corners so often get ahead? If we hope to understand inequality without getting bitter, we need to change our perspective. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us learn what to do when life seems unfair.
November 23, 2015
For a lot of people, contentment is as elusive as the Loch Ness monster. Many will never see it. But it doesn’t have to be that way. God wants to give us a spirit of contentment as we look to him for all we need. That’s our subject today when Mike Fabarez presents another edition of Ask Pastor Mike here on Focal Point!
November 20, 2015
Why do some obedient followers of Christ struggle through life while some unbelievers seem to live a life of ease? It’s a question that can leave us feeling resentful. On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes us to Psalm 73 to change our perspective with the message titled, When Nothing Seems Fair. Don’t miss it.
November 19, 2015
In the movies, the hero triumphs over the bad guys. And that’s a Christian concept. But in real life, it seems like the bad guys are winning! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez discusses why things don’t always turn out the way we expect. Hear his message titled, When Nothing Seems Fair.
November 18, 2015
Is it possible to be hopeful about the future even when we’re surrounded by trouble and dysfunction? On today’s edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez suggests that if we choose to Follow the Good Shepherd, God will provide green pastures and still waters. Find hope for life’s trials today, with Mike Fabarez on Focal Point!
November 17, 2015
According to Mike Fabarez, the best way to get through those dark and difficult times is to access our memories. Today on Focal Point, we turn to a familiar Psalm to highlight the importance of remembering the past in order to survive the present. Join us for a study of Psalm 23 on Focal Point.
November 16, 2015
Politics is a hot topic right now. What should our role be as Christians in the fray? Some think we should focus our efforts elsewhere. Others believe we should dive right in. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez addresses these questions and continues his Ask Pastor Mike series on politics.
November 13, 2015
When life takes a drastic turn, it can be difficult to see God’s purpose or provision. Painful circumstances often block our vision for the future. But on this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez provides hope from God’s Word. He offers a fresh perspective for the trials we all face. Listen in for an encouraging study in Psalm 23.
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