Ask Pastor Mike - What’s the Difference Between Soul and Spirit?
In the Bible the words "soul" and "spirit" seem interchangeable. But are they? What lies at the...
Podcasts de Pastor Mike Fabarez
Sacrifice Instead of Selfishness, Part 3
Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about the core of genuine Christian living. Many of us...
Sacrifice Instead of Selfishness, Part 2
Did you know the word "companion" literally means with-bread? People for centuries have exhibited...
Sacrifice Instead of Selfishness
What would it be like to sit down and have coffee with the Apostle Paul, or Peter the disciple?...
Seeing Obedience as an Act of Worship, Part 2
Some people act or speak differently depending on who is around. We're pretty good at adjusting...
Ask Pastor Mike - Who is the Angel of the Lord?
Throughout the Old Testament, a mysterious figure keeps reappearing in dramatic ways and speaking...
Seeing Obedience as an Act of Worship, Part 1
Most people have preconceived notions about God. But how do we sort through these ideas, these...
Motivated by Heaven’s Perspective, Part 3
At some point or another, we all take things for granted. That is, of course, until we remember...
Motivated by Heaven’s Perspective, Part 2
There are certain sinful behaviors that everyone condemns. But when it comes to the "small"...
Motivated by Heaven’s Perspective, Part 1
Do you ever wonder why God makes such a big deal about certain sinful behaviors? Today on Focal...
Ask Pastor Mike - Christians and Sports
Running, boxing, wrestling. These aren't just events you can watch on ESPN, but all sports...
Recalling Why This is So Important, Part 3
Sin just doesn't affect one person--it affects us all. So when we actively attack temptation in...
Recalling Why This is So Important, Part 2
When we're tempted to cave in to temptation, we assume our poor choices won't matter. But today...
Recalling Why This is So Important, Part 1
Do you ever get tired of battling temptation? When the going gets tough, it's not unusual to want...
Contentment Instead of Materialism, Part 1
We all need money to pay the bills. And the Bible reminds us that money is not the root of all...
Contentment Instead of Materialism, Part 2
Jesus warned against the deceitfulness of riches. And yet, with as expensive as life is, it's...
Contentment Instead of Materialism, Part 3
Money...the word registers a whole host of emotions. Some say it's what makes the world go...
Deference Instead of Autonomy, Part 1
American history is filled with "lone-rangers." It might even be an American ideal, but it's not...
Ask Pastor Mike - Why Study the Old Testament?
The Old Testament was written a very long time ago. So does that mean we don't really need to...
Deference Instead of Autonomy, Part 2
Pastors face so many challenges--both from their parishioners and the public! That's why the...
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