Patrick Mabilog
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Should Christians practice martial arts?
A long-standing debate that has existed for quite a while now is whether Christians can practice martial arts.
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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.
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Conflict in the church: How Christians should quarrel
Conflict is crucial in a growing body. Without it, there can be no avenue for growth, correction and seeking of the truth. The finished work of Christ in bringing peace does not promise that there will be no conflict amongst the saints, but that we can still act in peace and love in the midst of conflict.
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Does God really care what I do with my money?
Jesus often instructed people about handling finances and dealing with money issues. It was actually one of His most popular topics during His ministry. Why does God go out on a limb to teach us extensively about handling money?
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How being a Christian guarantees that you'll make a difference
If there's anything that can and should compel a person to make a difference, it's the gospel. At the heart of Jesus's finished work is a power that looks to enable followers of Christ to change not only their individual lives, but the community, city or even nation that they are in.
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Why Christians should be as relevant as possible
Today, many people view churches as irrelevant and outdated formats of religion. What ministries need today to save themselves from the demise of becoming obsolete is a willingness to adjust and be balanced out by a need to keep Jesus present in our messages.