Cyril Abello 
Indeed, it is not easy to know whether God wants you to hold on to a relationship or simply give up on it. First of all, your judgment could be clouded by your emotions. Thus, you could not be sure if it is God telling you what to do or it is simply your heart. …
As a kid, do you find it hard to convince your dad and mom to buy you something or let you do something adventurous with your buddies? Like, it would take you long discussions before you could have the latest gadget or join your friends for a pajama party? Parents usually think that they know …
How awesome it is to know that you have God’s favor in your life. When you experience His overflowing blessings, you cannot afford to be ungrateful. So, how will you know if God is truly blessing you? How can you evaluate His faithfulness over the years? Signs Your Blessing Is Coming You can check out …
Why is God Punishing You? Does God really punish His people? Well, the answer is “yes”, but the correct term for it is “discipline”. God disciplines those He considers His children just like our biological parents would punish us every time we did something wrong. Hebrews 12:6-7 tells us, “My son, do not regard lightly …
Every wife deserves to be treated with respect by their husband. Respect is an important quality in a marriage that is a good foundation for the couple’s relationship. However, do you feel like your husband is not respecting you enough? Are you hoping that he will learn to treat you like a lady? What if …
God cares for you. In fact, He knows everything about you. According to Psalm 139, He knows your thoughts, the words you are about to say, and your ways. If the Lord did not value you, He would not care to know these small details. Since God cares, He also wants to protect you from …
Everyone loves to have loving siblings who can act as their best friends too. Siblings are not just connected by blood. Their time of growing up together has cemented their unbreakable bond. However, siblings are not perfect too. Even if the same blood runs in their veins, they still have different personalities and perspectives. Thus, …
Many are confused between love and crush. Some believe they are in love because of the butterflies in their stomach whenever they see the one they like. However, after a few months, they find out that the feeling is gone, especially after being with the person regularly. Therefore, they conclude that it was only a …
We all want to avoid mistakes because no one wants to be haunted by failures and others’ disappointments. However, humans as we are, it is impossible never to commit a mistake. Even the most intelligent people on earth have their shares of mistakes too. For this reason, devoted Christians draw closer to God. They earnestly …
Everyone wants to love and be loved. In short, love is one of the ultimate needs that each human has to meet. Unfortunately, however, many people searching for true love end up being broken-hearted because the person they chose was not the right one for them. For devoted Christians, relying on God’s wisdom is necessary …
To be offended by others is one of the most painful experiences one can ever have. It is worse when the one who hurt you is someone close to you. How about if it is the other way around? What if you have unintentionally offended someone? What are the signs that you have hurt somebody …
Taking responsibility is an essential factor in making a relationship long-lasting. Well, there are many reasons why responsibility is necessary for every kind of relationship. One is it creates order and harmony. Another is it shows respect and honor for the other person. If both you and your partner are responsible enough, there is a …
It is the goal of every Christian to have the right Christian relationship that will eventually end up in a God-centered marriage. The question is, how will you know if your relationship now is the right one? If you want to make sure that you are in the right Christian relationship, you can look for …
A relationship must indeed be between you and your partner alone. You should not let others dictate who to love or how you should run your relationship. However, whether we like it or not, how others see our relationship, especially those who care about us, can give us a clue if our relationship is healthy …
If you have grown up with responsible and loving parents, you are blessed. Not every person had the opportunity to grow in a complete family nor meet their birth parents. Some did know their parents, but they only experienced abuse and neglect from them. Now that you are grown up and independent, it is time …
It’s never easy to stop thinking about your ex. Especially when you’re trying to move on with someone new, the old feelings can come flooding back, and it’s hard not to think of them in a good light. This is understandable, but what if they were bad for you? What if they broke your heart …
Many Christians wonder how to know if God’s will for them is to get married or just enjoy singlehood. Or they are confused whether which one can glorify God more. God values marriage (Ephesians 5:22-23), and He has intended most people to marry to build a family and populate the earth. Thus, godly marriage is …
God will sometimes end a relationship God is the author of love. However, not all love stories are according to His will. He is not in favor of the relationships that defy His purposes. What are those relationships? Those that are founded on selfishness, greed, unfaithfulness, and other sins. So, how do you know if …
Many people claim to have matured as they reached adulthood. However, actions are louder than words. You can only say that you are a mature person if you consistently behave and think as one. If you want to evaluate whether you have really mature or not yet, here are some clear signs of a mature …
Are you struggling with your relationship because of an overly jealous boyfriend? He does not allow you to go out with friends or talk with other guys. Or maybe he is always suspicious of you, doubting your fidelity. There are reasons why a person is jealous. First, they could have caught their partners cheating on …
Have you been told by a guy that he has a crush on you? What should you feel? Should you be flattered? Crush is not equal to love. If a boy has a crush on you, it does not automatically mean that he loves you. Thus, avoid being assuming and awkward whenever that guy is …
If you are in a relationship with the girl of your dreams, do not take her for granted. Do everything you can to be the best man for her. If for you she is the best, then be the best for her too. Here are some of the sweet ways that you can do to …
When a relationship is new, it seems cute to have a boyfriend jealous of other guys for your attention. It would make you feel thrilled and special, knowing that someone wants everything of you to himself. You could even ask yourself, “Am I this beautiful?” However, wait until your relationship reaches a year or more, …
Every girl dreams of meeting a guy who would love her unconditionally and give her security. Well, all ladies deserve to be treated with respect and value, and loving them means caring for them affectionately. They should not be used for men’s selfishness. Sadly, not all women get so fortunate in love. Some end up …
You do not have to serve God full-time just to glorify Him. Wherever you are right now, He has put you there to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16). Meaning, He wants you to be a role model in living a pleasing life to Him. If you want to start living a renewed life and …
Everyone wants to have a healthy, harmonious, and long-lasting relationship. However, in reality, it does not always happen to all people. Sad to say, some end up being committed to a person they should not have liked in the first place. However, not everyone in an unhealthy relationship realizes that they are with the wrong …
Do you feel that your partner is keeping you at arm’s length? Is it seem like s/he is emotionally unavailable to you throughout your relationship? Loving someone who is not emotionally available can be painful and frustrating. Painful since your affection is not reciprocated or even appreciated. Worse, your partner can be insensitive to what …
Trusting an unseen God could be difficult, especially for the to-see-is-to-believe kind of people. It is hard to entrust your problems and future to Someone whose existence you are not sure of. However, having a solid faith in God has helped many people survive through the darkest moments of their lives. It may seem absurd …
Having a strong faith in someone all-knowing and all-power gives you hope that everything will be okay when things go out your way. Acknowledging that there is a Supreme Being who has created everything and is in control will give you the confidence to keep fighting. If you want to know more about God and …
Having godly friends who influence you positively is something to be grateful for. Such friendship will help you preserve yourself from destructive traits and habits. These friends will serve as your conscience and guardian angels in the flesh. How do you know if your set of friends now is worth keeping? Or what are the …