In this thoughtful conversation, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries answers a new believer’s question about whether her fiancé must wait for her non-Christian parents to approve their marriage. Pastor Mike explains that while parental blessing is helpful, it is not required—especially when the parents do not share a biblical value system. He encourages believers to seek wise, godly counsel from mature Christians who can affirm the relationship and provide support. Pastor Mike also reminds listeners that while parental approval makes life easier, it should not prevent a couple from entering a marriage that honors Christ.
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12/14/2025Do you ever feel like you are waiting forever for God to answer your prayers? Do you ever wonder how long you have to wait for his promises to be fulfilled? You are not alone. Even the most godly men in the Bible had to wait and even wondered if a promise would come to pass.
It is during these times that God does his greatest work in us. Learn about God's promises, why we can trust them and how they will always come to pass...always.
Be sure to request the book All the Promises of the Bible by Herbert Lockyer with your generous donation this month.
Do you ever feel like you are waiting forever for God to answer your prayers? Do you ever wonder how long you have to wait for his promises to be fulfilled? You are not alone. Even the most godly men in the Bible had to wait and even wondered if a promise would come to pass.
It is during these times that God does his greatest work in us. Learn about God's promises, why we can trust them and how they will always come to pass...always.
Be sure to request the book All the Promises of the Bible by Herbert Lockyer with your generous donation this month.