Super Hero

Super heroes, like Batman, Superman, Spiderman, and Wonder Woman, make impacts in the minds of our children. These made-up characters have imagined powers; however, their power only last as long as the T.V. movie is turned on. 

 

It is far better to instill in children’s minds, the One true hero, the One who never loses His strength and His super power. God’s power is:  

 

Never confined by physical borders 

Not bound by time or space 

Not restricted in any way

Ever defeating the foe

Infinite and forever

Never ending 

Ever present

Ever seeing

Ever loving

Timely

Surely

For All

Verse for the Day

My verse for the day is: 

“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips, meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Joshua 1:8 NIV 

 

My interpretation as it applies to me is: 

Reading the Word, dwelling on the Word, and doing the Word gives me heaven’s rewards. My prosperity and success (my treasure) comes by seeking God and His ways. 

What He Did!

My bible study asked me to “STOP” and consider what Jesus did for me.

 

What He did! 

 

Jesus came off His throne, 

left His royal home,

and came to earth to roam.

Love, He demonstrated to those who hated.

Healing, He gave before the grave.

He suffered pain for human gain.

He was spit upon, man’s sins to atone.

He was beaten and whipped until His blood dripped.

He was jailed and nailed!

His blood bled red.

He chose the cross in man’s stead.

Our sins He took, 

so the names of men could be written in Heaven’s book.

That’s what He did!

All He asks is for man to “Believe!”

Have you? 

Will you?

 

When You!

“When you” is not “if” you. In Matthew 6, Jesus said, “When you” three times. It was “when you give, when you pray, and when you fast.” He went on to tell how to do it and how not to do it. 

     When you give in the right way, the Father will hear and reward.

     When you pray in the right way, the Father will hear and reward.

     When you fast in the right way, the Father will hear and reward.

Give, fast, and pray- these are commands.

Who I Am

The following is not, at all, what I started out to type about this morning; however, this is how it turned out. I can't say whether it was my fingers or my mind that did the talking. 

Who I Am 

 

I, at my best, am a creature with life that’s on-going

and hope I am maturely growing.

I’m wedged between mornings and nights,

experiencing new heights and God created sights.

I find myself working between starts and stops-

Pulling out selfish weeds 

and establishing both fruitless and fruitful crops.

There is within my walk some ups and downs,

as I stroll these earthy grounds.

Along the way I endure highs and lows.

That’s just some of how my life goes.

My moods may change from day to day-

I may be upbeat or my day turning grey.

I may laugh or show signs of sorrow.

Yet, my staying power is that God does not change.

He’s the same today and tomorrow.

As you can see, I am not picture-perfect.

Sometimes I am Satan tricked,

but when I confess my sins

they’re placed at the foot of the cross for Jesus to evict.

This is me and who I am.

But I’m proud to say that I’ve been found by the Living Lamb.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 10/24/2026

 

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 NIV 

 

 

 

Producing Fruit and the Results

It is in families. It is in the workplace. It exists now and it existed from the beginning with the fall. We read about it in books, in newspapers, and even in the scriptures. We watch it in movies. It is betrayal, favoritism, abandonment, broken promises, deceit, and more; however, there is also love, faith, kept promises, trust, sacrifice, friendship, and close family ties. 

     When comparing the results that come from one or the other listed above which do you want to be a part of? Which brings peace, comfort, and well-being? Which is desired in life? Which is pleasing to be seen? 

     This takes me back to scripture where we either indulge in the fruit of the flesh or the fruit of the spirit.

     Which is preferred: (the fruit of the flesh) sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like or (fruit of the Spirit) love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

     The choice is obvious! We need to take heed for the Fruit of the Spirit belongs to God- the fruit of the flesh is contrary to God’s law.

      

A Helper

There is a reason Christians need the Church. There is a reason everyone needs a support team. There is a reason a person needs a friend who is there for them. We all need trustworthy helpers.

     Consider Exodus 17:11-12, “So it came about when Moses held his hand up, that Israel prevailed, and when he let his hand down, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands were heavy. Then they took a stone and put in under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other. Thus, his hands were steady until the sun set.”

    What would have happened if Moses had no one there to help him hold his hands up? They would have been defeated. A helper and a support team were needed. 

     Jesus sought helpers. He asked 12 disciples to help. 

     Paul had a team of helpers in his ministry.

     Also consider Exodus 18 when Jethro was at Moses’ side. Jethro told Moses that what he was doing was too much for him. Jethro advised Moses to select capable and trustworthy men to help him. And Moses listened!

     For helpers, look to the Church family or look to a lifelong friend. A helpmate is always needed. And never forget, Jesus always walks by your side and is there to ask for help. He is good at sending someone just at the right time. Reach out for Jesus' hand.