Reasons for Confidence No Matter What, Part 2
October 12, 2016
Mountaineers know that when ascending the rugged peaks, an experienced guide or “sherpa” is indispensible to survival! But did you know you have a Guide who specializes in climbing the spiritual heights? On Focal Point today, Mike Fabarez explains why no path is too treacherous, no hardship too difficult for the heavenly guidance God provides!
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Romans 8:31-34
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October 11, 2016
There are two sides to every tapestry—and the side you don’t see is most telling. It’s reminiscent of God’s perfect plan, weaving together the details of life. On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains how God is still perfectly in control—even when life gets messy. We’re “Looking for the Good When Things Go Bad.”
October 10, 2016
Does Satan really exist? If he does, what can he do, and how can we protect ourselves from his influence? Mike Fabarez tackles this potent question during this new edition of Ask Pastor Mike! The apostle Paul warns that we should not be ignorant of the plans of our ancient foe.
October 7, 2016
When you mix black and white—you get gray—and it’s those gray areas in life that often cause us the most confusion! On Focal Point today, Mike Fabarez looks at the baffling paradox in Scripture where God calls “good” things that, at first glance, look “bad!”
October 6, 2016
Flip the switch and you know the light is ON. Some things are simple to see! But how do you know if you really love God? That you’re not faking it. That’s a little more difficult to discern. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains the answer with biblical proofs from Romans chapter 8.
October 5, 2016
Confidence. If you have it, it was built over time through experiment and experience. But what if you’re in the middle of something you’ve never experienced before? How do you pray, and what do you ask for? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez demonstrates how we can pray boldly with “confident flexibility” in any trial!
October 4, 2016
If you’re blindfolded, what are your chances of hitting a bulls-eye with an arrow? It’s practically impossible! But sadly, that’s how some of us pray. On Focal Point, Mike Fabarez identifies three critical “blind spots” that limit our effectiveness in prayer, and one solution God provides to help us, in his message “Praying Through the Pain.”
October 3, 2016
When we’re knocked off our feet by a painful trial, it can be difficult to get back up again! On this special edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez points us to scriptural lifelines we can cling to so troubles don’t keep us down! Hear a special interview with KKLA radio host Frank Sontag today on Focal Point.
September 30, 2016
Where do you turn, when life gets tough? Is it to your pastor? Your spouse? A trusted friend? They’re wonderful back-ups. But the One you should turn to first, is often most overlooked in times of crises. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez examines the scripturally sound practice of “Praying Through the Pain.”
September 29, 2016
Marathon runners don’t start a race focused on how tired they’ll be! Instead, their minds are completely fixed on the finish line. We may not be there yet, but focusing on the right things can get us through life without being discouraged. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reveals the mindset we need in order to finish well!
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