Patrick Mabilog

5 Ways to Overcome Feelings of Loneliness
5 Ways to Overcome Feelings of Loneliness

No matter how many people we are surrounded with or how loved and treasured we are, we all face a moment where loneliness gets the better of us.

What\'s the History Behind Gift-Giving on Christmas?
What's the History Behind Gift-Giving on Christmas?

One of the most well-known and religiously kept traditions of the Christmas season is the giving of gifts. But when did this practice start and what prompted it?

What We Often Forget About Pursuing Our Dreams
What We Often Forget About Pursuing Our Dreams

But one thing that we can too often forget about pursuing dreams is this: It's never going to be easy.

4 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Find Their God-Given Purpose
4 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Find Their God-Given Purpose

As parents, what role can we play in helping our kids find their true God-given purpose? Here are four ways to do so.

5 Signs That You\'ve Lost the Essence of Christmas — and How to Get It Back
5 Signs That You've Lost the Essence of Christmas — and How to Get It Back

How do we know for sure that we still have Christ in the centre of the season or if He's lost His place in our celebration?

5 Ways Worry Becomes a Hindrance to Godly Living
5 Ways Worry Becomes a Hindrance to Godly Living

Worry can create the illusion of being productive when in fact it adds no value to our life but instead takes from it. Here are five ways that worry can become a burden and hindrance to godly living.

How Looking Forward and Back Helps You Deal With Loss
How Looking Forward and Back Helps You Deal With Loss

In times of loss, we can react to and manage the pain of grief by doing two things: looking forward and looking back.

Why Christians Have to Be on Their Guard Against Gluttony This Christmas
Why Christians Have to Be on Their Guard Against Gluttony This Christmas

Gluttony goes beyond what goes into our bodies, but what's already in our hearts.

Parents, Your Money Worries Are Affecting Your Parenting
Parents, Your Money Worries Are Affecting Your Parenting

With all the expenses attached to parenting- diapers, formula milk, education, ballet school, clothes that seem to "shrink" so fast and all the necessities for a growing and happy child- anxiety can too often find its way coming in.

Is It Really Wrong to Question God\'s Ways?
Is It Really Wrong to Question God's Ways?

Have you ever faced a situation or outcome that made no sense whatsoever to you, causing you to turn to God with one question in mind: "Why?"

God Doesn\'t Want Us Rich in the Pocket But Not in the Soul
God Doesn't Want Us Rich in the Pocket But Not in the Soul

God wants us to be rich, no doubt, but He first desires for us to be rich in the spirit before we are rich in the pocket.

Does God Really Repay Every Sacrifice We Make for Him?
Does God Really Repay Every Sacrifice We Make for Him?

But is it really worth it? Does Jesus really promise to repay every sacrifice made?

If You Are Too Busy This Christmas, Then You\'re Missing God\'s Heart for the Season
If You Are Too Busy This Christmas, Then You're Missing God's Heart for the Season

The Christmas rush can sometimes grow more intense during December with all the party preparations, gift buying, reunions, travels and ministry commitments. Can we truly rest this season?

Singles, Here Are 5 Marriage Blindspots You Need to Be Ready for
Singles, Here Are 5 Marriage Blindspots You Need to Be Ready for

If there are things we should be most prepared for, they're the blindspots. Here are five marriage blindspots that people need to get ready for as early as singlehood.

Is It Ever OK Not to Forgive Someone?
Is It Ever OK Not to Forgive Someone?

Forgiveness has never been and will never be easy for anyone to do.

5 Ways to Avoid Addiction to Your Smartphone
5 Ways to Avoid Addiction to Your Smartphone

Here are five ways to avoid smartphone addiction and make sure that it is actually used to serve us instead of us serving phones.