Patrick Mabilog
Why tithing shouldn't be an issue if you really understand God's grace
Many Christians believe that because we are now under the new covenant, tithing is no longer a practice that makes any sense. However, the gospel -- moreover, the message of Jesus -- is not an excuse that exempts us from the need to give, but a revolution that gave us the liberty and capacity to give freely.
Is your pursuit of success affecting your relationship with God?
God desires for all His followers to be successful in the workplace, in family, in relationships and in life. But true success can only be found in allowing Jesus Christ to win battles for you. Success garnered in any other way will fall short.
5 signs your devotions aren't healthy
At the same moment that Jesus conquered sin through His death, God tore the veil in the temple that separated the common courts from God's presence. This was done as a sign that we now have free access to His courts.
What is the biggest enemy of faith?
The number one way to lose faith is not to face trial because this actually builds faith. The number one way to lose faith is to live in comfort and complacency.
Why it is important for pastors to preach about sin and hell
There is no news more important than the good news of the gospel we profess. We must preach Jesus, His grace and His finished work. But can this gospel ever be complete without a proper and sufficient dose of teaching on hell and sin?
Does it make a difference if Christians don't act in love?
Radically changing the way Christian living was done, Jesus gave us the ultimatum as His followers to act in love every single time we possibly can.
7 verses that promise freedom from bitterness
Many people look at Christianity and see it as the journey of man to get closer to God. If this is our mindset then we miss the point completely because Christianity is about the journey and pains of our loving and righteous Lord, Jesus Christ, to get closer to man.
5 unique pressures a pastor faces
The call to ministry seems to always have a certain pressure that feels unique to vocational ministers. Nonetheless, as full-time ministry workers, we can be assured that Jesus Christ has already completed the victory both in our lives and in our professions.
Your office needs Jesus more badly than you think
Think about your office right now. Could it actually be time for Jesus Christ to come to your work and workmates, bringing the hope and life that come along with the gospel that we profess?
Benefits of being part of a church community
When Jesus established the foundation of the church, He had in mind a strong body where members were connected to each other. Looking at the God-given template of the church, it was always meant to be a community that one could become part of.
When to know that your church is ready to plant another church
The apostolic mandate works on a template of constant church planting across borders and even within communities. Jesus has called us to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20) and the way He calls us to do so is to establish church communities.
Peace in the midst of trials: What to do when you're ready to give up
Do you want pure joy in your life? Imagine having such joy that it cannot be corrupted by your situation, your feelings or by people's opinions. I'm sure everyone would want that kind of pure incorruptible joy.
Leaders must champion excellence more than anyone else
As a leader, Jesus stood always as the standard-bearer of excellence, and He expects no less from Godly leaders that look to do servant leadership that our Lord once did.
Should parents force their kids to go to church?
It's amazing how we serve a God who does not impose Himself upon us. The message of the gospel is a God who makes a way for us to enter into His presence through the work of Jesus Christ, but never pushes us through the doorway.
Should Christians practice martial arts?
A long-standing debate that has existed for quite a while now is whether Christians can practice martial arts.
Why believers should be the last people to be trolling and hating online
One of the benefits believers get from the cross is a deep satisfaction and security found in knowing that because Jesus died for us, we are important and significant no matter what our opinions and mistakes may be.