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Adapting Your Style for a Grand Performance, Part 2

October 12, 2015
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In order for any relationship to be healthy, deference is needed. This is especially true in marriage. Relationships are merely one-sided when there’s no give and take. And sometimes we view this compromise negatively but today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez shows us that sacrificial compromise in marriage reflects the heart of Christ.

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For decades, terrorists in the Middle East have been making worldwide news. And while Islamic extremists only make up a portion of the world’s Muslim population, their actions have significant implications for Christians everywhere. On today’s edition of Ask Pastor Mike, Mike Fabarez helps us think biblically about Islam.
October 9, 2015
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When you stand with your spouse in front of the altar, you can hardly imagine being more in love. But once the mundane routine of day-to-day life settles in … married life no longer seems so picturesque! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez demonstrates how sacrifice and perseverance can produce a healthy, lifelong marriage.
October 8, 2015
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At one time or another, we’ve all wished that our spouses would think and act just like us. But there’s much more beauty in a relationship with diversity than one where two people are exactly the same. On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages couples to celebrate their differences within the unity of marriage.
October 7, 2015
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When we read the gospels, we witness the unfolding of an extraordinary relationship—not a relationship between two mere human beings, but between God the Father and God the Son. On today’s edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez shares what this unique relationship has to teach us about marriage.
October 6, 2015
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The Trinity is one of the most important—and also most misunderstood—of all Christian doctrines. But the same principles found in the relationship between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit also form the foundation for a healthy marriage.
October 5, 2015
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As followers of Jesus, we’re called to be witnesses for Him in life. But is it possible to be a witness for Christ even in death? On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, Mike Fabarez answers a question about Christian funerals. Learn how to proclaim Jesus while being laid to rest!
October 2, 2015
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When life gets hard and doesn’t go our way it’s easy to feel sorry for ourselves. If we’re not careful we can begin to be very self-focused. And taken too far, this can be devastating on a marriage. In this message, Mike Fabarez reminds us that we are to show sacrificial love to others, regardless of our circumstances.
October 1, 2015
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Imagine holding a conversation with a friend who said, “Well, that’s enough about me, what do you think about me?” It’s a humorous example, but may not be far from the truth. We live in selfish times, and in this message, Mike Fabarez warns that this selfishness is particularly destructive in marriage.
September 30, 2015
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It’s so easy to get caught up in the good things around us that we leave our spouses feeling neglected. And this is especially true for those involved in church ministry. In this message, Mike Fabarez directs us to stop this harmful trend with the reminder that our marriages need to come first.
September 29, 2015
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If you were to identify just one element of every vibrant marriage, what would it be? No stressful financial situations? The right balance of shared responsibilities? Or how about a lifetime commitment? In this message, Mike Fabarez highlights genuine friendship as the key to a healthy marriage.
September 28, 2015
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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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