FocalPoint

Exploring & Proclaiming the Depths of Scripture.
Pastor Mike Fabarez of Compass Bible Church.

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It's possible to serve, give, and show up — while the heart is still not right. God isn't interested in outward acts that cover inward problems. He wants truth in the inner person first. Psalm 51:17

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Does forgiving someone mean you have to pretend what they did was okay?

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Gratitude fuels sacrifice. When you remember what you've been saved from and what you've been given in Christ, holding back your best no longer makes sense. Luke 7:47

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Did someone take books out of the Bible?

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"How you give reveals how highly you see God." Malachi 1 shows that Israel's giving exposed their view of Him. The same is true for us. Our lives are already preaching a theology.

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Was Cain's offering rejected because it wasn't a blood sacrifice? Pastor Mike says that's not it.

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Giving God your best isn't just about money. Hebrews 13 says our praise, our words, our service to others — all of it is sacrifice that pleases Him. It's not a transaction. It's a lifestyle.

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Millions of Christians are reading Acts wrong, and it's reshaping their entire theology.

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When life gets comfortable, it's easy to forget the source. Giving God your best interrupts that drift — it's a practical way of saying "I trust You more than what I'm holding." Deuteronomy 8:18

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Should Christians completely separate from sinful culture?

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We live in a world that celebrates convenience. But faith refuses to treat God as an afterthought. Abel brought the first and the best — not what was left. What does God receive first in your life?

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Why do some believers get so worked up over what we call ourselves?

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Don't settle for appearances.
Real faith takes sin seriously. Values the cross deeply. And pursues a life that reflects both.
The gospel doesn't just call for agreement — it calls for change.
A real faith doesn't drift — it decides.

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Ever been in a conversation where someone used church history to shut down your Bible question?

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Repentance isn't a one-time event at conversion.
It becomes an ongoing rhythm. The more God shapes you, the more aware of sin you become — and the more eager to turn from it.
The clearest evidence of real faith isn't perfection. It's repentance.

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There's no 10-step plan to contentment. Here's what actually works.

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The question isn't whether you sin.
It's how you respond when you do.
True Christians aren't people who never fall — they're people who refuse to stay down.
Real faith isn't proven by what you say. It's revealed by how you respond when you fail.

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Have you ever noticed a verse in your KJV that seems to disappear in the ESV or NASB?
It can feel unsettling, like someone tampered with Scripture. But Pastor Mike explains what actually happened.

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One of the most neglected truths in the church today: the fear of God.
It's not panic — it's perspective. And when that perspective is missing, we become casual with sin.

"It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." — Hebrews 10:31

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The more clearly you see the cost of the cross, the more seriously you'll take your sin.
Not to earn forgiveness — but because you understand what it took to receive it.
When forgiveness is seen as costly, obedience becomes personal.