Patrick Mabilog

  • 5 habits that church attendees should stop doing

    5 habits that church attendees should stop doing

    Church is a wonderful avenue to build a strong community of believers who can help point each other to Christ. However, church is far from perfect and the way that we do church can sometimes be flawed.

  • The thin line between the spiritual and the weird

    The thin line between the spiritual and the weird

    Man is flesh, soul and spirit at the same time, and while it's important to build an awareness of a lifestyle that builds on our spirituality, there can also be an extreme to the belief.

  • We are called to bless others through our words

    We are called to bless others through our words

    The old saying goes that "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." If this is so then why does it often feel like words of malice, slander and abuse towards us feel disabling at times?

  • 7 practical ways to grow in your Bible reading

    7 practical ways to grow in your Bible reading

    Here are just some of the many practical ways that you can grow in the area of your daily devotionals and make the most out of your Bible reading practices.

  • Trusting God when He closes a door

    Trusting God when He closes a door

    We want that door opened and we ask God constantly to open it for us, and the sad part is some people pry that door open on our own only to find trouble. Why is it important to keep closed doors shut?

  • The one thing that churches miss praying for

    The one thing that churches miss praying for

    We all know that we are called to pray for others- for our family, our church, our co-workers and for the lost, but when was the last time you prayed for missionaries?

  • 4 lies that steal our self-worth

    4 lies that steal our self-worth

    Economics teaches us that the value of something is highly dependent on how much someone would be willing to pay for it. We are worth a whole lot because God was willing to pay for the price of His own Son's life to have you.

  • Should I let my child listen to secular music?

    Should I let my child listen to secular music?

    Secular music is catchy, relevant, honest, emotionally-appealing and entertaining. In other words, it's all that our children could very well be looking for. Is if this kind of music good for them or is it destructive?

  • 5 things Christians should not do on social media

    5 things Christians should not do on social media

    There is a big opportunity for Christians in spreading love and hope through social media, and Christians can't just cower and think that social media and the Internet are evil and stay away from it. But there are some things that we should not do online.

  • 5 ways to protect a pastor\'s wife from ministry pressure

    5 ways to protect a pastor's wife from ministry pressure

    Much can often be expected from pastor's wives, and church congregations may fall in the trap of expecting too much from the wives of their spiritual leaders.

  • 4 things students compromise when they date too early

    4 things students compromise when they date too early

    Here are some compromises that can hopefully teach youth to be careful with their relationships.

  • Why you shouldn\'t try to change your spouse

    Why you shouldn't try to change your spouse

    A marriage can sometimes be a quest for more control from both parties. When our spouse does something that isn't favorable, sometimes we try to control their behaviour and outcome.