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Prayer 101, Part 1B

August 2, 2013
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Making Prayer Your Daily Habit

Maturing as a Christian requires a steady and consistent diet of reading God’s Word and fellowship with other believers. But Scripture also says we’ll never grow in our faith unless we spend time on our knees in prayer. And just like learning any other valuable skill, building up our prayer lives means starting with the basics. On this edition of "Focal Point", Mike Fabarez continues a series of messages he calls "Prayer 101. "
References: Colossians 4:2

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Making Prayer Your Daily Habit Conversations with friends or discussions with family seem to flow so easily. If the topic interests us, we never find ourselves at a loss for words. But communicating with our Heavenly Father? Well, for many of us, that’s more of a challenge. On this edition of "Focal Point", Mike Fabarez begins new mini-series called "Prayer 101". Through the pages of Colossians, Pastor Mike teaches us how to make communication with God a meaningful and appreciated routine.
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But is This Really the Right Job For Me? After a grueling day on the job, you may wonder, “Do I really belong here?” Or perhaps you’re content in your present vocation, and never considered whether that was where God wanted you. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez urges us to take second glance at our chosen professions.
July 31, 2013
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But is This Really the Right Job For Me?Over the course of his or her lifetime, the average person will spend 90 thousand hours working! That’s a significant amount of our time. So the question on this edition of Focal Point is, are all those hours of employment satisfying? Are you working for a greater purpose, or simply a paycheck? In this edition, Mike Fabarez gives the biblical tools to help us pursue a vocation that fits our God-given gifts and talents.
July 30, 2013
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When God Makes You BossThey say “absolute power corrupts absolutely.” But we all know even a small amount of authority can go straight to someone’s head! There’s always a temptation to throw our weight around when we assume a place of authority. On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll leave the commonly held notions of leadership alone, as Mike Fabarez offers a biblical model of a leader in the home, in the workplace, and in our communities.
July 29, 2013
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When God Makes You Boss When we think about the word “boss”, our thoughts naturally turn to the guy or gal sitting in the corner office and driving the company car. But the Bible classifies anyone with influence as a boss. Under that criteria, everyone is a leader, including you and me! So how does God want us to lead those in our charge? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez outlines our responsibilities to those in our care.
July 26, 2013
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The Paychecks That Matter Most Does your job matter? Do the hours you put into your work each day count for anything besides earning a salary? On this edition of Focal Point, we’re jumping back into a message called The Paychecks That Matter Most. As we study God’s purpose and plan for the work we do, we’ll discover that whether we’re saving lives at a hospital or waiting tables at a diner, our work has eternal implications.
July 25, 2013
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The Paychecks That Matter MostWhy do we get up each morning and head out to work? For many of us, we’d readily admit that our motivation to punch the clock is the paycheck waiting for us at the end of the week. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez asks us to look past the monetary gains of our job to find real purpose in what we do for a living.
July 24, 2013
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Realizing Who You Really Work ForOn our way out the door, we’ll grab our planner, a cup of coffee, maybe a bite to eat. It’s all part of what we bring to the office each morning. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez shares the one thing we can’t afford to forget! We’re in the middle of a mini-series in Colossians called Taking Christ to Work. It’s an intensive look at the workplace and the role we play as followers of Jesus.
July 23, 2013
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Realizing Who You Really Work ForAnother Monday morning rolls around, and we stumble out of bed, perhaps with a sense of dread about going to work. It’s not simply the pressing deadlines or the long hours. Many times, it’s a boss that makes the job so challenging! On this edition of Focal Point, we’re approaching the topic of work from a biblical point-of-view. How do we relate to our supervisor, manager, or boss?
July 22, 2013
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Slaying the Stigma of SinglenessWhy would someone choose to be single? Is it because they’re not ready for a lifelong commitment? Or maybe they’re simply biding their time, waiting for the right person to come along? On this edition of "Focal Point", Mike Fabarez says that there is a biblical reason for a single person to stay unattached. While the married couple is focused on their home and family, those who are single can devote themselves to a singular purpose.
July 19, 2013
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The Psalms speak to the human heart drawing us to worship and thankfulness in times of plenty and comforting us in times of trouble and distress. But what if you could uncover even more richness from God's songbook by understanding the context and intent of the psalmist? Now you can. Be sure to request the book Psalms: Everyday Bible Commentary by Robert L. Alden with your generous donation this month.
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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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