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How to Keep Your Emotions From Ruling Your Life – Part B

March 7, 2023
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Have you ever heard the phrase, “Fake it til you make it”? It means that even if you don’t feel a certain way, simply act that way first, and the feelings will eventually follow! Pastor Mike Fabarez shares a cautionary tale from the life of David about following God’s will. Even if we don’t feel like it, God calls us to respond with obedience!

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Emotions can be tricky things. They’re an important part of how God made us, and yet they tend to get out of control and create problems. Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to consult God’s Word before we act on our feelings.
March 6, 2023
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Maybe you prayed the sinner’s prayer in Sunday school. Or perhaps you were baptized as a child. But does that mean your salvation is secure? Is it possible to lose God’s love and forgiveness? Mike Fabarez answers some weighty questions about perseverance, salvation and eternal security.
March 3, 2023
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If you’re in the midst of a trial then you know how difficult it can be to see any sort of bright side! Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges our natural reactions to suffering and reminds us to look for God’s love in every situation.
March 2, 2023
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When the weight of our unworthiness hits and we sense the depth of God’s grace, it can be overwhelming. We ask, how could God love me? Pastor Mike Fabarez encourages us to hold on to the fact that Jesus loves and accepts us, even when it makes no sense!
March 1, 2023
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When it seems like the entire world is against you, it’s easy to feel helpless and abandoned. Pastor Mike Fabarez teaches us how to respond to the crushing disappointment we all experience at one time or another when we reach out and don’t receive the help we’d hoped for.
February 28, 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.
February 27, 2023
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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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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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