Patrick Mabilog

Did God give me my terror boss?
Did God give me my terror boss?

One of the most demotivating things at work is having a superior that exists to make your life miserable. How can work be a blessing when being with your boss is the epitome of hell on earth?

Does Christianity really promote violence?
Does Christianity really promote violence?

Does the Bible really reflect a blood-thirsty religion and, moreover, a violent God? What does a true Christian have to say about all of this?

4 reasons you should listen to your pastor\'s warnings
4 reasons you should listen to your pastor's warnings

Everyone loves listening to a sermon or message about the love, grace, prosperity and blessing of God, but when the pastor starts offering warnings to people, many members start glancing back at the exit.

5 Christian books that will help you with your marriage
5 Christian books that will help you with your marriage

If you're the type who loves to drown themselves in literature, here are a few books by Christian authors that will help you strengthen your marriage.

How to be set free from the chains of condemnation
How to be set free from the chains of condemnation

Thoughts can be alluring and overwhelming at times. Thoughts of failure, rejection and hopelessness fill the minds of many people, even Christians. Most especially Christians.

3 things millennials should know about God\'s will
3 things millennials should know about God's will

Millennials are losing sight of their faith and consequently the purpose they have in Christ.

3 questions to ask ourselves before inviting others to church
3 questions to ask ourselves before inviting others to church

Pastors and full-time church workers do a great job inviting and welcoming people to the church, but did you know that the job to fill the pews with people who need Christ is not theirs alone?

Can a church ever be too small?
Can a church ever be too small?

No matter how big the church gets, leaders are always finding ways to shrink congregations. In my church, there is a high value for small group ministries.

Setting the right mission and vision for your life
Setting the right mission and vision for your life

A person without a vision for his or her life is more prone to lose track of and stray away from a life of integrity and consistency.

3 reasons why churches should pay attention to social media
3 reasons why churches should pay attention to social media

Would it be wrong of a church or ministry to maximize the use of social media to propagate the gospel?

7 scriptures that can re-energize you when you feel burnt-out from work
7 scriptures that can re-energize you when you feel burnt-out from work

While burnout is often temporary and there are many ways to fight it, one of the most effective ways to be recharged and pumped is to be reminded of God's promises.

The difference between discipleship and getting a following
The difference between discipleship and getting a following

When you are on your death bed and have only a few hours left to impart things to your children, what will you share with them?

What pastors should do before they start talking about money
What pastors should do before they start talking about money

One sensitive area that many people hit is the inability of people in ministry to be good stewards of God's money.

When Jesus deals with our failure for us
When Jesus deals with our failure for us

Have you ever been in a situation where you gave a task or project everything you have, but it still failed? We all have at some point.

Jesus is Emmanuel and how this applies to us in our daily lives
Jesus is Emmanuel and how this applies to us in our daily lives

Often, we hear God speak to us that He is Emmanuel, that He is "God with us," but what does that do to us? Does it just become another name to add to the many sets of names that Jesus is given?

7 promises of peace found in the Bible
7 promises of peace found in the Bible

There is a great demand today for peace and soundness of mind. People try to look for it in many things -- money, practices, principles, relationships and substances, to name only a few.