Rethinking Marriage as a Divine Test, Part 1
September 15, 2015
As with so many things in life, it’s our attitude that can make all the difference. Tuesday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to view marital trials as perfectly normal... and even as opportunities for growth and deeper intimacy. And having realistic expectations and a humble attitude are vital in a healthy marriage.
References:
James 1:2-8
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When you look at the direction of your marriage… are you growing closer to your spouse or moving farther away? Are you feeling hopeless...and contemplating divorce? Well, Monday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez unequivocally directs us to recommit our hearts and our minds to our marriage.
September 14, 2015
Scripture is clear that God’s plans won’t fail. He knows about everything and all things are under His control. But if that’s true … what’s the point of praying? Can we ever change God’s mind? Join us Friday on Focal Point, when Mike Fabarez helps us reconcile prayer and God’s sovereignty.
September 11, 2015
People who lived in Old Testament times were used to the concept of a covenant. Today we’re not so familiar with the meaning behind a covenant promise. Thursday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains this word “covenant” and its importance to us today. Be a part of the study
September 10, 2015
P.J. O’Rourke said, “Everybody wants to save the world but nobody wants to help mom with the dishes.” Wednesday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says we should give our best efforts at home...and specifically in our marriage relationship. It’s another lesson on marriage, calling us to reflect Christ in the nitty-gritty
September 9, 2015
The British statesman Sir Winston Churchill once quipped, “By swallowing evil words unsaid, no one has ever harmed his stomach.” Tuesday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reveals the power that words have in a marriage…to harm or to help. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue”!
September 8, 2015
Forgiving others seems easy…when we are telling others to do it! But when we get hurt, suddenly the challenge to forgive is fully understood. Monday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that God call us to forgive in the same way we’ve been forgiven. Don’t miss this important discussion!
September 7, 2015
Anyone who has ever been committed to the local church knows the challenge of being faithful to such an imperfect institution. But Friday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike asks us to give church another chance—even if we’ve been burned in the past. Don’t miss this important edition of Ask Pastor Mike…Friday on Focal Point!
September 4, 2015
It’s true...We can only love others as much as we have believed and received God’s love for us. Thursday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to consider the magnitude of the love and mercy God offers to us. We’re taking a lesson from the story of Hosea and Gomer. Join us Thursday on Focal Point!
September 3, 2015
Imagine the difficulty of marrying an emotionally damaged spouse with five illegitimate children. Many people have found themselves in similar situations, but one man from Scripture offers an extreme example. Wednesday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to the Old Testament story of Hosea and Gomer for a dramatic lesson about love and forgiveness. Listen…Wednesday on Focal Point!
September 2, 2015
Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. And the old adage, “sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me, “ is just not true. Tuesday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez address how the power of the tongue can make or break our relationships. That’s Tuesday with Pastor Mike on Focal Point!
September 1, 2015
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