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Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sticktoitiveness, Part 2A

November 15, 2013
The Value Adjustments for Those Learning to Endure

In order to learn something, it’s helpful to have a teacher; someone who has mastered the skill and is able to convey that knowledge to us. As we continue the series called "Stick-to-itiveness", it’s clear that to live the Christian life, we need to learn perseverance. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that the very best teacher is Jesus Himself.  We can look to Him for help in withstanding the trials and moving forward.
References: Hebrews 12:1-3

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How to Keep Running When You Feel Like Giving UpYou know, following Jesus isn’t always the easiest path. No room for short-cuts, detours, or backtracks. In fact, doing the right thing takes extra work! Feeling tired yet? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez provides biblical motivation to keep on the straight and narrow path. As we fix our mind on the goal of the Christian life, God’s developing in us the strength to keep going.
November 14, 2013
How to Keep Running When You Feel Like Giving UpThe Bible compares the Christian life to a race.  And just like any competition, there are times when living for the Lord makes us feel tired, drained and ready to throw in the towel. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers fresh encouragement and motivation to keep going.  Even though following after Jesus can be tiring, God’s Word says that every step in the right direction is a step worth taking.
November 13, 2013
How to Pray and Making Sure We Do As followers of Jesus, most of us know we’re supposed to pray.  But somewhere between the good intentions and our busy schedule, we don’t leave a lot of room for this important discipline. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes us "Back to the Basics". We’ll hear a few reminders for how to go about prayer.  So how about you?  Your prayer life need a little boost?  Drawing helpful principles from God’s Word, Mike Fabarez explains "How to Pray and Make Sure We Do".
November 12, 2013
How to Pray and Making Sure We DoCan you imagine a marriage where you never talked with your spouse? It’s likely that relationship wouldn’t last very long! Communication is one of the most fundamental aspects of life.   And it’s essential to our relationship with God, as well. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez presents a study called, "Back to the Basics". Whether we’re praying throughout the day or taking dedicated moments to bow our heads, conversations with God are important!
November 11, 2013
How to Pray and Making Sure We Do Sometimes it’s hard to remember what life was like before cell phones.  These days, we can place a call from wherever we happen to be…in the store, at the gym…even lying at the beach!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that we have that kind of twenty- four- hour access to the God of the Universe, and we don’t even need an iPhone!
November 8, 2013
Making the Most of Daily Bible StudyOf all the resources at our disposal as followers of Christ, the Bible is among the most important. We trust His Word to reveal the truth about God and practical instructions for life. But while we defend the Bible’s value, it’s not always reflected in our daily routine. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez presents a study called,"Back to the Basics".
November 7, 2013
Making the Most of Daily Bible Study Every day we make time for the things that matter most.  Whether it’s brushing our teeth, reading the paper, or heading to the gym, we carve out time for the activities we value.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to make time a very another important pursuit…pening the Bible and becoming a student of God’s Word!
November 6, 2013
Making the Most of Daily Bible Study Several times a day, we stop what we’re doing and take time to eat.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with coffee breaks in between, we rarely miss these daily occasions to refuel our bodies.  But we aren’t quite as disciplined about our spiritual eating habits.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez introduces a study called, "Back to the Basics".  As we grow in our relationship with God, it’s important we get the essential nutrition we need.
November 5, 2013
Managing Your Emotions & Taming Your Tongue Do you realize that in your possession, right now, is a tool that can heal, strengthen, and give life to those around you?  It’s that little muscle in your mouth, commonly called, “the tongue.”  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explores the amazing abilities and benefits of godly communication.  We know the damage words can do.  But what about the good our words can bring?
November 4, 2013
Managing Your Emotions & Taming Your TongueSticks and stones may break our bones, but often times our words can do far more damage.  The words we use can either build someone up or tear them down.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez is looking in the book of Proverbs for biblical principles to guide our conversations and speech.  We’ll see what God’s Word has to say about replacing our damaging vocabulary with uplifting language instead!
November 1, 2013
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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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