Taming the Detriments of Divorce, Part 1
November 2, 2015
It’s normal to feel angry when a marriage falls apart. But you don’t want to stay angry! So how do you deal with the powerful emotions of divorce? This is the time to press into God, clinging to His wisdom and His Word. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez points us to God’s divine blueprint and shows us how to rely on His power in the midst of pain.
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When a person becomes a Christian, do they enter into a full-access relationship with God? Or do only some Christians have the privilege to a deeper connection to God? On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about how we relate to God in our Christian experience. The topic is Christian Mysticism and Spiritual Formation on Ask Pastor Mike …
October 30, 2015
What is the goal of parenting? Should parents be strict or permissive? Stern or easy-going? Well, on today’s edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez points to the fact that when it comes to raising children, the heart is the heart of the matter! Don’t miss it.
October 29, 2015
There are many opinions today about how we should raise children. And the way we were raised is also a factor in our own parenting style. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez asks us to remember the Bible’s clear instruction. When it comes to correcting and discipling our children, the Bible’s teaching is refreshing and effective!
October 28, 2015
We’ve all known parents who expect perfect obedience from their children. But the truth is, we can’t expect our children to do what we aren’t willing to do ourselves. And it’s a proven fact that children model what they see. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez will show us that obedient children come from obedient parents.
October 27, 2015
When we’re raising babies and managing the schedules of school-age children, life is all about the family. But one day the kids will grow up, and mom and dad will be left with an empty nest. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us to continually invest in our marriage, as that is the only permanent relationship at home.
October 26, 2015
God designed the family, a mom, dad and children living together in love and unity. It’s one of life’s greatest blessings. And the relationships at home are a precious trust, something to be protected and defended. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez addresses a topic that deserves our full attention, raising a godly family.
October 23, 2015
Today on Focal Point you’ll hear Pastor Mike Fabarez sound the charge for husbands. He’s calling all husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church. That’s a high calling for sure! But sacrificial leadership is full of rich rewards that extend into our families and our futures. Be inspired today, on Focal Point!
October 22, 2015
The American family is in crisis. Divorce rates are soaring, and anxiety and depression among children is off the charts. So where do we go for help? On Focal Point today Mike Fabarez shares the answers found in God’s word! And it begins with the husband’s crucial role. Don’t miss the message today, on Focal Point!
October 21, 2015
When the Bible teaches that a wife is to submit to her husband, what does that really mean? How does that play out in the nitty-gritty details of life? Today you’ll benefit from the presentation on Focal Point, when Mike Fabarez talks clearly about biblical submission in marriage.
October 20, 2015
The topic of biblical submission can make people uncomfortable, even irritable. It’s human nature to want to be in charge and do it our way. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez provides a balanced, and solidly biblical perspective to submission in marriage. It’s not just wives who are to called to submit!
October 19, 2015
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