How to raise a godly man in a godless world
Perhaps there has never been a more challenging time to raise children than in today's culture. Parents are having to address challenges that their parents never had to with them. And while the core elements to raising children are the same, parents need wisdom for applying them to this day and age.
That's what this book is about: navigating the times and raising a generation of men on godly principles--sons who are ready, able, and motivated to represent God during their days of sojourning on this earth. Pastor and author Mike Fabarez will help parents pass the faith on to their sons, in prayer that the promises of God extend to the third and fourth generations... and beyond.
Parents will be equipped to:
There is an epidemic of grown men with the maturity of young boys. Be a parent who saves your child from prolonged adolescence. Scripture says, The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him (Prov. 23:24). Children are a gift from the Lord. Read Raising Men, Not Boys to steward the gift of parenting and shepherd your sons to be men of God.
It's often undetected--but if you knew the damage it was causing, you'd do everything possible to root it out!
Envy. It's insidious. Pervasive. Corrosive. In the age of materialism and social media, it's difficult not to feel the creep of this increasing and ever-present temptation. Pastor and teacher Mike Fabarez diagnoses the problem of this pervasive sin. He brings the reader to biblical stories with often-overlooked ties to envy that expose and demonstrate the seriousness and harm caused by our unexamined motives. When envy is allowed to reside unchecked in our hearts, there are internal, relational, and societal costs--Envy explores all of these.
But we are not left to despair. Instead, we are invited to know a kind and gracious Father who calls us to identify and assault this enemy. We can live with satisfaction and contentment. This book explores biblical ways to shore up our hearts and minds and close the gaps that leave us vulnerable to envy's temptations. By understanding life in the body of Christ, readers learn to truly rejoice with those who rejoice. And we leave with a deeper capacity for grace and selfless love. With a pastoral heart, Fabarez reassures Christians of a divine hope and promise of an eternal kingdom where hearts are content, and joy is full.
When tough times hit, we often find ourselves vulnerable--to doubt, fear, worry, even depression. We ask, Does God care? Has He forgotten me?
So why does God allow suffering? Author Mike Fabarez--who is well acquainted with deep pain himself as the father of a special-needs child and as a pastor who has counseled many through life's hurts--looks to the truths of Scripture for answers. Along the way, he shares...
This book will not only help you understand why God allows suffering--it will provide you with the resources to stand strong, rest in God's care, and endure
What's the Truth About Eternity?
The afterlife seems like the great unknown. Human imagination and Hollywood have come up with many speculations about what lies beyond. How can we set aside the misconceptions and find the truth?
What are the straightforward, biblical answers everyone needs to know about heaven, hell, and the afterlife? Mike Fabarez examines 10 faulty beliefs that are surprisingly widespread--and look to God's Word alone for the facts. You will find the truth about common misperceptions like
You don't need to guess about the future--God's Word is ready to inform your mind and settle your heart. Let this book guide you toward a deeper joy, faith, and understanding of eternity.