Patrick Mabilog
The ultimate idol we must overcome
Idols are anything that mess up our priorities and take the place that only God can occupy. It is anything that we rely on for security, satisfaction and identity.
Does God want me to be sad?
As long as we are here on this earth, trials and storms will always come our way. However, that does not mean that God wants us to suffer in sadness and sorrow for the whole of our lives. In fact, it is not God's intent for us to be sad.
Which Bible translation should I use?
Bible reading is a fundamental practice for believers, and one that should be highly prioritized. There are dozens of Bible translations existing today. So which one should we be reading?
5 celebrities you probably didn't know are Christians
It's common for celebrities to give a quick mention of God during thank you speeches at awardings and interviews, but it's another to live a life that shows their faith.
There are no shortcuts to Christ -- Count the cost
The word "disciple" comes from the Latin word "discere," which means to learn. Jesus is calling us to be His disciples.
Am I putting my hope in something that is not God's will?
Every Christian has the desire to fulfil God's will in their life, yet at some point or another, Christians will come to dead ends.
What makes the unforgivable sin unforgivable?
The Bible speaks of one sin that is beyond God's forgiveness -- the blashpheming of the Holy Spirit. What is this sin and how can I avoid it?
Christian movies that are out of context and what to do with them
Hollywood has created some beautiful, cinematic and visually stunning movies based on the Bible, but without disrespect to the directors and makers, the stories have been twisted to a point where they are no longer a Bible story per se, but an adaptation. Here are some examples of recent Bible-based films taken completely out of context.
When you feel too broken for God to fix you
So if God can heal my broken heart, why hasn't he done it yet? And if he hasn't healed me yet, what is my assurance that God wants me to be healed?
The true cost of following Jesus
Does God really call us to neglect dying or dead family members to get to work and follow Him? Or are we missing something at the cost of following Jesus?
4 misconceptions about being the light of the world
The call of being the light of the world and the salt of the earth requires that we boldly profess the goodness of God. However, there are some misconceptions about being "the light of the world."
What food laws in Leviticus tell us about God's love
The Book of Leviticus is arguably the most controversial and misinterpreted book in the whole Bible. Numerous times, Leviticus has been taken out of context because of the cultural and language differences.
Office talk: Is entitlement killing your profession?
In recent decades, experts claim that the workplace has been transformed from a fighting ground for the survival of the fittest to a nursery full of entitled little brats -- and all the workers have their eyes on the 25-year-old millennials who want the same perks as their managers.
How to speak life to a valley of dry bones
Death and life lie in the power of the tongue. What that means is that our words actually have more power than we think they do. Here are three points from the story of Ezekiel on how to use our tongues to speak blessing and truth to others.
The one word churches hate but need the most
When pastors, church elders and leaders hear the word "marketing," they probably say that it has no place in the church.
Why there is something wrong with you and there's nothing you can do about it
One of the most popular beliefs prevalent today is that there is nothing wrong with us and that we're fine just the way we are, but the Bible tells us that we are far from fine.