Rita Schine

Idolatry

Idolatry may seem like a sin that modern people need not fear. But idolatry is not just bowing down to idols; it is trusting in what one has made, and therefore, in one's own power of influence and material…

What Kind of Person Are You?

Proverbs 20 tells us that a person who is truly confident of his or her strength does not need to parade it. A truly brave person does not look for chances to prove it. A resourceful woman can find a…

Helping the Proud

Proud people take little account of their weaknesses and do not anticipate stumbling blocks. They think they are above the frailities of common people. In this state of mind they are easily tripped up.…

When Shadows Come

Sometimes it may seem like there's a shadow on our lives, when nothing seems to be working in our favor. It is during these times that we must remember that God has not withdrawn His Presence from us.…

The Power of Our Words

It is important to have something to say, but it is equally important to weigh it first. We forget just how powerful our words effect others. Words have the power to entice love, hate, lust, greed, excitement,…

The Ugliness of Pride

Two of the most difficult phrases to utter are "I was wrong" and "I need advice". Why? Because both of them require humility. In every quarrel, pride is the main ingredient as it shows that no one wants…

Lust

Lust is a word that many like to "pretend" it doesn't apply to them. But let's look at it for what it is. . . lust is the unlawful desire of carnal pleasure, and our flesh is at the root of it because…

Loving the Unlovable - Prov 3:3

There are two characteristics of being a Christian that are hard for our hearts and our flesh to obey: to love and to forgive. Our minds try to make sense of how we could love those who would do us…

Crucified with Christ (Gal 2:20)

When I tried to keep the law, I realized I could never earn God's approval. So, I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ. I myself no longer live, but Christ lives…

Does Anyone Care?

Have you ever felt that no one cared what happened to you? There are times when it seems everyone is too busy to stop and really take the time to show their concern. Many just ask the question, "how…

Justice

To whom can the poor turn to when they are persecuted? They do not have the money to get professional help, and many are unable to defend themselves. But there is always someone on their side; the Lord…

Search Me, Lord

Search me, Lord. Shine a light from Heaven on my soul. And if You find anything that shouldn't be, take it out and strengthen me. I want to be right; I want to be saved; I want to be whole. In Psalm…

Why Should We Teach our Children about God?

Why should we teach our children about God? . . . because they will not look for Him on their own. Our children will not seek God on their own because they do not realize that they need Him. Our children…

The Lord's Prayer

In Matthew 6:9-13, our Lord saw that it was needful to show His followers what must commonly be the manner and method of prayer. We are not, however, tied up to the use of this only, nor do we have to…

The Design of Prayer

Our Father in heaven already knows what things we need before we ask. Prayer is not designed to inform God, it is designed to give us a sight of our misery; to humble our heart; to excite our desire;…

Matthew 6:8 (KJV)

Be Thankful in Everything

1 Thess 5:16-18 Rejoice evermore. Don't stop praying. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Praising God now in the midst of anything we are facing is…

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)

Peace in Difficulties

Thus says the LORD:

Genesis 6:9 (NLT)

Be Still

Listen quietly. Cultivate silence. A silence, a soft wind - each can be a message to convey the Lord's meaning to our heart. But we will never hear it if our ears have noise in them all the time. We need…