Slaying the Family Dragons, Part 1B
July 5, 2013
Conquering the Two-Headed Family
There’s no arguing with current statistics. More and more households are breaking up, becoming causalities of a faulty philosophy. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues a message introduced yesterday by inviting us to look at the biblical blueprints for constructing a healthy and happy home. We’re looking at Colossians 3, where we find a somewhat controversial subject in today’s climate. It’s a sensitive subject between husbands and wives, and we’re referring, of course, to submission.
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Colossians 3:18
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Conquering the Two-Headed FamilyAccording to Mike Fabarez, there are monsters in our family. Okay, maybe they’re not hideous beasts that trample through entire cities. But left unchecked, these enemies can wreak havoc in our homes. On this edition of Focal Point, we’re beginning a new mini-series titled Slaying The Family Dragons. Using the book of Colossians as our guide, Mike Fabarez will help us identity those hidden family habits and how to put an end to their destructive potential.
July 4, 2013
Making Sure You’re Making a Difference
If we were to survey your five closest friends, what would they say about you? Perhaps they’d commend your loyalty. Or point out your keen sense of humor. Or talk about your generosity. All those are worthwhile qualities in a friend. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez challenges us to minister to our friends in order to hear the reply, “She, or he, made an eternal impact in my life!”
July 3, 2013
Making Sure You’re Making a DifferenceInvite your friends over for dinner, and you can expect to share some good food, funny stories, and maybe a laugh or two. Being with close friends usually guarantees a good time. But could it be that God has placed those people in your life for an even greater and more strategic purpose? On this edition of Focal Point, bible teacher Mike Fabarez describes God’s deeper plan for real friendships.
July 2, 2013
Protecting Our Friendships with Agape LoveRelationships can be fragile. Sometimes all it takes is a harsh word, a hurtful action, or a thoughtless snub to burn a bridge that may never be repaired. So how can we keep our treasured friendships from unintentionally going down in flames? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues his mini-series in Colossians called Real Friends, with practical ways to ensure our relationships with other Christians stand the test of time.
July 1, 2013
Protecting Our Friendships with Agape Love
We know how to love our spouse. And we probably understand how to love our kids or our extended family. But what about the friend we see on Sunday morning? How should we love our brothers and sisters in the church? Mike Fabarez will tackle that question, on this edition of Focal Point. Just like any other relationship, our friendships require care and concern.
June 28, 2013
Practicing Wholehearted ForgivenessYou know, even our most trusted and cherished friends can let us down. Hurt us. Disappoint us. And it’s often the wounds of a Christian brother or sister that leave the biggest scar. So how do we maintain strong and healthy friendships with imperfect people? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez looks for that answer in the words of Colossians, Chapter 3. It’s here that we’ll find a biblical quality that can keep our relationships intact and our friendships growing.
June 27, 2013
Practicing Wholehearted ForgivenessHurt me once, okay, I’ll forgive you. Hurt me twice, fine, I’ll forgive one more time. But sin against me after that, and I’m tempted to walk away, throw up my hands and say, “This friendship is over!” Hi, I’m Dave Drui. On this edition Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that to maintain lasting friendships with imperfect people, we’ll have to employ God’s kind of grace, which is continually unrestricted and unrestrained.
June 26, 2013
Cultivating Genuine KindnessImagine if your church wasn’t filled with Sunday morning strangers, but with warm and compassionate friends! It wouldn’t be a stretch of the imagination to think that close-knit friendships would radically change everything about our congregations! It’s that vision for the Body of believers that Mike Fabarez has in mind on this edition of Focal Point. And we’ll turn to God’s Word for guidance on how to build up our churches by strengthening our relationships.
June 25, 2013
Cultivating Genuine Kindness
Ever wondered why Jesus chose to hang out with the disciples? It would have been easier for Jesus to accomplish His mission alone. Yet, He took the time walk alongside a group of bumbling fisherman who needed a lot of love. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez challenges us to follow Jesus’ example. As Christians, we’re not designed to live in isolation. Instead, we’re invited to link arms and walk through life together!
June 24, 2013
Attacking Prideful PretenseWe live in a culture of comparison, don’t we? We’re calculating who has the better job, the nicer kids, the bigger house. This attitude can even infect the church, and have us competing for who is the better Christian! And in an effort to look good we may be tempted to stretch the truth about ourselves. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez challenges us to resist those untruthful presentations or negative comparisons. Instead, Colossians 3 instructs us to live in open honesty with other Christians.
June 21, 2013
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