What is humility and how does it affect our relationship with God? Humility is mentioned all throughout Scripture. And no wonder, God is well-pleased with the humble. However, many have misconceptions about what humility entails. Contrary to what many believe, being humble does not mean weakness, but rather strength. Because by nature, humans are not…
“Modesty is an act of love, is a heart issue, is leading where I want to go in life, glorifies God rather than self, is a guard to virtue, is a signpost for what I believe, is freeing, is obedience to God.” -Narelle Worboys “Everything precious is covered! A woman modestly dressed is like a…
Attributes are the characteristics someone possesses, they describe who they are and what makes them, them. They are exclusively used when attempting to describe God and what He is like. When we think about the attributes of God, we are trying to answer questions like, Who is God? What is God like? What kind of…
How Should Christians Respond to Suffering?
· Guest Post by A N A N D D A V I D ·
We are getting acquainted with live news on deaths, loss of jobs, erosion of savings, loss of dignity, restrictions on movement, security threats or rumors of wars, mistrust on people, fear of the unknown, etc. These are some of the felt dimensions of a ‘new normal’ of a suffering humanity, during this global Pandemic. Otherwise,…
A Christian Perspective on Death I lost my grandmother precisely a month ago to pancreatic cancer. She had been very sick throughout December but, we attributed the pain to her long-time battle with rheumatoid arthritis, epilepsy, and a recent fall. Despite a previous doctor’s diagnosis and assurance that it wasn’t cancer, I had a sinking…
Worship in the life of the Christian is indispensable. Our entire lives should be a lifestyle of worship, not an event we partake in every Sunday. Worship comes in different forms. We worship the Lord through prayer, fasting, singing, acts, and Bible study. There are no limits to worship. Our hearts should be so drenched…
7 Powerful Sermons You Need to Listen
· That Will Challenge and Convict You ·
Sunday and Wednesday services are great but sometimes our souls hunger for more spiritual food. After all, do we only eat twice a week? Of course not, we’d starve to death! I often listen to full sermons or clips to feed upon the Word of God while being powerfully proclaimed. Besides our daily Bible portions,…
There are many Christian YouTube channels out there, many of which are managed by Christians who love the Lord and enjoy creating content that may benefit the rest of us. I myself enjoy watching videos that are spiritually edifying. I have learned so much through YouTube -to the brothers and sisters who take the time…
Are you going through a season of waiting? We’re all waiting on something and these periods test our patience and faith. You may be waiting for a new home, a new job, graduation, a spouse, you may be waiting for healing or for a loved one to get saved. Whatever it is that you’re waiting…
Pride: The Sin That Destroys Everything
· A Brief Study on the Sin God Hates Most ·
Pride is the mother of all sins, it is a sin which causes many other sins. It was because of pride that Satan led a celestial rebellion against God. Pride then became the fall of humanity in the Garden of Eden. It was pride which caused Cain to kill Abel and motivated the building of…
31 Motivating Bible Verses for the Downcast
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Bible Verses for the Downcast *Scroll to the bottom of the post for the free printable* 31 Bible Verses for the Downcast. Are you in a rut? Are you downcast and depressed? You are in good company, no matter what valley or mountain you may be trespassing at the moment there are always many people…
What I Learned After 2 Years of Blogging
· A Raw Introspection of My Blogging Journey ·
When I started The Scribe’s Portion I had a vague idea of what my goal was for blogging. All I knew was that I wanted to blog about my faith as a way to connect with other Christians. Initially, I did not have in mind to monetize my website because I had a strong sense…
God’s Promises There are over 3,000 promises in the Bible. These are God’s unfailing, faithful promises to those who walk with Him. His promises are enduring forever and ever. God never breaks His promises as we humans do all the time. No matter the situation, God has a promise for you if you are willing…
Fears, we all have them. Whether you’re about to launch your own business or move places or maybe you’re scared of heights, we all have some kind of fear. Fear freezes us into place, it’s that uneasy feeling that something will go wrong. The thing about fear is that it stunts our growth and doesn’t…
Overcome Perfectionism & Crush It With Scripture
· Is Perfectionism Sinful? Yes! Here's Why & What You Can Do About it ·
I found fault in all my work, overlooking the good. Instead of feeling pleased with my finished work, I immediately hunted every flaw and went over every tiny detail that could have been done better. No matter how hard I worked, it was never good enough for me. Still isn’t. I beat myself up for…