Patrick Mabilog
5 ways we misjudge our pastor's job roles
Church senior leadership is probably one of the most misunderstood professions there are today. Here are 5 of some of the most common misunderstandings of a pastor's job.
The one motivation to being a blessing to the poor
One of the most remarkable things about the early church was the absence of poor people within the community. What was it that drove them to such compassion for the poor and how can we apply that same passion in our lives?
Is water baptism a requirement to salvation?
The Bible tells us that there is only one way to have eternal life, and that is through Jesus Christ. Does that mean that all other Christian duties such as communion, going to church and water baptism are useless?
5 ways church leaders offend their members
God meant for His house to be a place of trust and deep relationships, and without God's grace, leaders can mess these relationships up completely.
5 things to never say to a rebellious child
Rebellious children can be a great challenge for Christian parents and a great one for that matter. How do we handle rebellious children in a way God would want us to?
If God is just, why is my cheating co-worker getting rich?
Truth be told, there are a lot of dishonest businessmen and executives who are making a lot of money today, and that leads us to think that morals and ethics don't really add up and that sometimes honesty doesn't pay off.
5 Christian movies you should watch
Movie and film has become a powerful tool to convey messages to the general public, and some Christian filmmakers have taken their faith and converted them into video.
What to do with a 'thorn in the flesh'
How many times have we often been faced with a "thorn in the flesh," and all we want is to see it gone? It might have been a relationship, a personal sin struggle, or it could have been a career issue. Whatever it was, it was tough to deal with.
4 things youth in church take out of context
Youth ministry can be a wonderful experience for children, and one that could very well much build up the next generation. However, that is not to say that youth ministry is not without it's problems.
When spiritual gifts become curses
Nowadays, we see headlines of pastors, evangelists, prophets and many other powerful men and women failing in ministry. Have their God-given spiritual gifts failed them?
Two small copper coins and a big heart: A story on generosity
Of all the Biblical teachings on generosity, one of the most powerful would be the story of the poor widow who gave two small copper coins.
Why isn't God listening to me?
Does it sometimes feel like God is too busy to listen to your pleas? It's not that He isn't listening. Here are three other scenarios to why God may seem to be "ignoring" your prayers.
5 things we wish Jesus didn't say
The teachings of Jesus were some of the most revolutionary ideas people heard during that time, not always because they were pleasant and easy to follow.
3 simple truths about love that could change our lives
Here are three simple truths that will radically change the way we perceive love for God and for others this love month.
How miraculous healing works and why it happens
From the times of the Bible until today, believers have had encounters of physical healing from sickness, and in all circumstances of healing, there is one common denominator: the glorification of Jesus Christ.
5 helpful Bible apps to have on your device
Technology has brought to us the beauty of God's Word in digital format, which can be put into our mobile gadgets and brought everywhere we go.