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February 27, 2023
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Have you heard the phrase, when it rains it pours? Pastor Mike Fabarez points to a time when King David experienced this phenomenon. He’s being hunted by his son and his friends started turning against him too! Learn how to respond when people let you down.

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When someone has hurt you deeply, it takes time to heal from the wounds. And it’s especially challenging when there’s little remorse! Pastor Mike Fabarez answers a listener’s question about undeserved forgiveness and discusses how to handle offenses in light of the Cross.
February 24, 2023
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Have you ever thought of your life as a book? Imagine that you’re the main character living out the story and God is the author. Pastor Mike Fabarez encourages us to trust the author of our story because He works all things together for our good.
February 23, 2023
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You know the phrase, “No man is an island”? It means no one is completely self-sufficient. Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that we’re members of a body, the Body of Christ. And that means we’re on a team so we don’t have to face life alone.
February 22, 2023
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In our me-centered culture, Bible verses like, “count others more significant than yourselves” are a tough sell! Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that once we know Christ, it’s time to stop living the way the world does, and stop valuing what our culture says is important.
February 21, 2023
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There’s a troublesome trend of social media influencers who become popular for being naturally beautiful—until they’re exposed for Photoshopping images and using filters to pretend they’re something they’re not! Pastor Mike Fabarez shows us that self-promotion to gain worldly approval is nothing new.
February 20, 2023
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Many celebrities maintain the illusion of eternal youth through diet, exercise, and maybe a nip-and-tuck here and there. Plastic surgery used to be performed mainly on accident victims or for life-threatening health conditions, but is it right to go under the knife for purely cosmetic reasons? Pastor Mike Fabarez offers a biblical response.
February 17, 2023
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Is there a strained relationship in your life? Pastor Mike Fabarez continues our study of the enduring tension between David and Absalom. As Christians, we have a responsibility to live peacefully and harmoniously with our siblings in Christ, but how do we move past our frustration and hurt?
February 16, 2023
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Throughout life, we will meet people we enjoy being around, and others who we would rather steer clear of! Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that if we’re brothers and sisters in Christ, then we need to find ways to move from frustration to friendship.
February 15, 2023
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What’s the difference between feeling bad and repentance? Godly sorrow is much more than saying “sorry”—it leads to complete life transformation! Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses this topic from the perspective of someone who has repented but is still dealing with feelings of guilt and shame.
February 14, 2023
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Have you noticed we spend a lot of time focusing on sin, but not much on what to do after we repent? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses this exact topic. Once we’ve repented and received forgiveness, guilt and shame no longer have a place in our minds.
February 13, 2023
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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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P.O. Box 2850 
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
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