Mike Fabarez consistently promotes a biblical worldview in a culture bombarding us with a “whatever-makes-you-happy” philosophy. His weekly devotionals point us to Christ and makes him the Focal Point of our week.
What Is Faith?
March 21, 2019
Faith in Christ as we walk through this life can easily be mistaken for optimism...
Prayer Perspective
March 14, 2019
When Jesus gave his disciples coaching on how we should pray (Mt.6:9ff.) his instructive template...
Boldness
March 7, 2019
When we think of what it means to be a godly person, several virtues are likely to come to mind...
Idolatry
February 28, 2019
The challenging New Testament letter of 1 John ends with the poignant summation to “keep yourself from idols” (5:21). While our minds may revert to flannel graph images of...
Suffering and Openness
February 21, 2019
When we encounter tough times we tend to want to isolate ourselves. Because of the pain, fear of embarrassment, or doubts regarding others’ understanding, we often choose to...
Shine Your Light
February 14, 2019
Jesus was clear that he has no interest in “covert Christians.” He expects our commitment to him to “shine” forth in everything we do. He has no tolerance for...
Anxiety
February 7, 2019
When we are gripped with anxiety, we are good for nothing! The Greek word the New Testament uses for this vice paints the picture of a mind that is scattered and divided, having trouble concentrating...
That Uncomfortable Feeling
January 31, 2019
I recently read an article based on the stated premise that “the Bible should be read for one’s enjoyment.” With that objective, it was no surprise that the rest of the piece consisted of the author aggressively...
Earthly Jobs
January 24, 2019
The Bible calls all Christians to see their daily work at their so-called “secular jobs” as a series of sacred acts of service to our King. We must look beyond our earthly bosses...
Exchanging Our Expletives
January 17, 2019
The dictionary defines “expletives” as “words with no meaning.” They are those words we blurt…
A Simple Cure
January 10, 2019
When, in Psalm 73, the psalmist finds himself frustrated by his daily struggles and aggravated by the inequities of life, it is amazing how quickly and simply his angst is resolved...
Reading the Whole Bible
January 3, 2019
Reading through the Bible, from cover to cover, on a regular basis is a critically important discipline for a healthy Christian life. With that said, it is important to distinguish this from reading for study...
