Patrick Mabilog
Being clear about what we value most: why it makes all the difference to fruitfulness in faith
When it comes to being clear with values, it starts first by getting clear about what or who is of highest value. We know for a fact that as Christians, the highest value is and will always be Jesus Christ.
Why a struggle in generosity is a struggle in making Jesus Lord in our lives
Generosity is hard to say the least. No matter how selfless and generous you are, giving is not easy. But when we realise just how much God has blessed us through Jesus Christ, we will find it easier than usual.
The myth behind knowing God's will
Many Christians today are on a quest to know the full extent of God's will, but thing is that God never promises us that He will reveal His whole plan to us overnight.
Three things we must do if we have strayed into the occult or other forms of darkness
The reality we face is that in the world exists both the physical and spiritual realm, and as believers we battle not only things of this world but even forces in the spiritual realm. But God has promised us that we now have victory over the kingdom of darkness through Jesus Christ.
Why Bible verse memorisation is beneficial to spiritual growth
We find it easy to memorise recipes, love songs, lines from movies, and poems but we think that memorising scripture is pointless or even boring.
9 Bible verses to help us understand how unlimited God is
In our own limited human understanding, we often find ourselves putting God in a box and limiting Him, but the Word of God tells us that we serve a God who is unlimited in power, capacity, knowledge, being, compassion, grace and holiness.
What are the idols in your life and how can you get rid of them?
Jesus is the only source of security, joy, satisfaction and provision. When we turn to anything or anyone else to meet these needs, we create idols out of them.
What does being patient people have to do with being faithful people?
Almost everyone has struggled with impatience at some time, but God promises that through Jesus Christ, we can be empowered to receive the fruit of the Spirit which always leads to more and more patience.
Facing the hate of the world: How should a Christian respond to opposition?
Christians can sometimes be on the receiving end of hate and ridicule. Jesus foresaw this and warned the early believers and consequently us of the opposition that we will receive for our faith, but He also assures us that He has overcome the same rejection we receive from the world.
Faith and work: If I don't love my job, does that mean it's not God's will for me?
Nowadays, there is so much hype behind the idea of pursuing one's passion. Consequently, workers are clamouring for professions that provide meaning and satisfaction sometimes at the expense of finding satisfaction solely in Jesus Christ.
3 things newcomers need in order to feel at home in an unfamiliar church
Being a first-time visitor to church is an experience that not too many church leaders or pew regulars remember, and sometimes churches can become rather unwelcoming to new comers without meaning to. Jesus values the unchurched and pre-believers which is why we should too.
Does your church make you feel 'stuck?'
God calls us to get involved in the work of advancing His kingdom here on earth, but sometimes we have to admit that we can feel stuck in church.
What is the greatest miracle in the Bible?
The God we serve is a God of supernatural miracles. Jesus promised to us before leaving earth that by His name and through the power of the Holy Spirit, we would do acts of wonders that would surpass even what He had done.
Are you taking the Lord's name in vain without even realising it?â
There is power in the name of Jesus Christ, and it should not be taken in vain. If we truly understood and experienced the power that lies behind the name of Jesus, we would respond in reverence, devotion and faith, but we know so well that this is not always the case.
Are we preaching Christ or entertaining the crowds?
Let's face it, believers want to hear something new every Sunday, and for preachers and pastors it can be tempting to try and jazz up their sermons with something other than Jesus Christ. But do we have to abandon Christ-centered preaching to stay fresh?
What Matthew 6.33 tells us about the biggest hindrance to breakthrough
It's so easy to repeat the words Jesus spoke in Matthew 6:33, "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." But we easily find ourselves seeking other things aside from the kingdom of God and His righteousness.