Patrick Mabilog
When spiritual gifts become a stumbling block
God has infilled us with His Spirit and enabled us with gifts to carry out His will for our lives. We receive these gifts as a means to build up others and ourselves. But did you know that spiritual gifts can be a stumbling block as well?
Should I study the Bible in original Hebrew and Greek?
Many people who move in the gifts of teaching, exhortation and knowledge love to read the Bible for all its worth and get excited about the careful study of the Bible in its original language. Should everyone follow and read the Bible the same way?
Signs and miracles can change lives but not if we are still indulging in these sinful behaviours
There is a school of thought going around the body of Christ today suggesting that seeing signs and wonders is a sure way of saving, converting and transforming the lives of skeptics and unbelievers. There is countless evidence, however, showing that miracles are not a surefire way to bring about change.
5 unhealthy ways we idolize our pastors
The biggest mistake when it comes to spotting idolatry is thinking that we cannot idolize good things. In fact, everything that man idolizes is something that is perceived to be good.
Filled with regret? Here are 8 scriptures to remind you it's not what God wants for you
Missed opportunities. We've all had our share at some point. Maybe it was a job opportunity, a ministry transition, a call to be generous to a building project or cause or a chance to pursue a romantic relationship.
Care groups and 3 other pitfalls to watch out for in discipleship
The results and methodologies of discipleship can differ from one ministry to another, but there are also some pitfalls that can be quite similar wherever you go. Here are four of the most common pitfalls of small group discipleship that many church leaders fall into.
How to respond to Bible skeptics who challenge our faith
It doesn't take much to encounter a Bible skeptic today. Although studies show that the atheist population of the world is only anywhere between 2 to 13 percent, the community seems to make a whole lot of noise for such a small group.
When the pursuit of holiness becomes legalism
When does our pursuit to live holy and obedient lives become a call for legalism and judgmental thinking?
What to do if your child starts following the crowd
What happens when children rebel and give in to the temptations of the world -- start indulging in premarital relationships, get into the wrong substances and the wrong crowds?
4 ways godly leadership is ugly but worth it
One of the biggest misconceptions about leadership today is that it's all glamour and luxurious living, but truth be told, God's framework of leadership is far from that.
Why hasn't God made me rich yet?
God has called various people in the Bible and even in the world today to experience financial abundance for His glory and honor. But it is not God's will for everyone to have a lot of money.
Storm in a teacup: Bible verses that will kill your doubts
The number one killer of determination is doubt. Be it in the area of business, leadership, personal life or ministry, we all need to take doubt off the table to start letting determination take the form of action.
5-a-day: Why God desires healthy living for you
Have you ever wondered whether God really does desire good health for us? As funny as it may seem, I always felt that God didn't care about good health because He made all the good food to be unhealthy -- cholesterol, fat, sugar and all those tempting things that just make you want to skip the gym.
Jesus promises peace, but why can't I feel it?
Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, but we look around us and we may often feel like there is no peace for Jesus to reign over.
5 struggles bosses don't tell their employees
A lot of times, workers can complain about their bosses, the way they lead and the decisions that they make. Managers, supervisors and directors can be on the receiving end of a heavy load of criticism, gossip and complaint.
Is it wrong to give with the expectation of getting something in return?
Is it really right to expect something in return as we give to God? Doesn't that kind of mindset label God as more of a good investment than a good God?