Mother's Day

Today is Mother’s Day and I woke up thinking about my mother. I remembered Proverbs 31, “Who can find a virtuous woman?” I can answer that question very quickly. It was my mother!

     Mothers have a special role to play. Often, they get no recognition, but it can be the best job, and it can be the hardest job. It can be tiresome, and it can be refreshing. It can be fulfilling and also worrisome. There is no “one size fits all” to being a mother. There is no instruction manual. However, there is a guide, and it is found in Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go. When he is old, he will not depart from it.”

     My mother filled all the roles I have mentioned. I strive to not depart from her teachings. 

     

Truism

We’re given many truisms in scripture. Let me talk about Psalms 141:3 today, 

 

“Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.”

 

Not much can be enhanced upon. It is self-explanatory. I need to guard my mouth and what comes out it. I need to ensure kind words, proper words, positive words. I need to insure my words are not gossip, they are not critical, they are not hateful and unkind. 

     Before I speak, I need to consider how my words will be uttered through my lips. The tone of voice goes a long way in the words coming from my mouth. Even on the phone, the tone of voice is comprehended. 

     May I, today, guard my thoughts so that the words I utter are also guarded. May my thoughts and words be fruitful!

 

 

 

He Did!

Have you ever lived with someone who constantly tells you, “I’ll do it,” yet, they never do? You’re disappointed, but you love them anyway. Think on this!

 

     He said He would do it, and He did! He shows His love! He proves His love!

     God said He would and He did. He sent His Son.

     Jesus said he would and He did. He died for us! And He sent the Holy Spirit.

    They said They would, and They did! 

     God said you would be saved if you would believe in His Son. And you will! 

     It is so simply- just trust!

 

Time-Past, Present, Future

Time is different for different folks. Some might say, "Time is not your friend." Some might say they have "too much time" or "too little time". Some just do not know what to do with their time. One thing is for sure and that is "time moves on" and "time waits for no one." What will I do with my time? 

 Time - Past, Present, Future-

I have deeds in the past I’d rather not rehash,

but there were some that helped me to grow,

though, at the time, I did not know.

My present is here today-

A day in which to pray,

A day to make gray or gay,

A day my options to weigh,

A day to meditate and enrich my mental state, 

And a day to work or to play.

My future comes with the morrow-

A time in which God lets me borrow.

The past will have been left behind.

The tomorrow will have become the present- 

A day in which to be well spent.

And what of the future?

In looking back, 

What would I find?

Would it be kindness or self-fish blindness?

Would it be forgiveness in my liveness?

Would there be love in which to think of?

Was there joy within day’s ploy?

Past, Present, Future- 

The past is history- no longer a mystery.

The present is here today- to live it in mine or God’s way?

The future is unknown, but not to the One upon His throne.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 5/6/2026

 

“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on His law day and night. Psalms 1:1-2 Niv 

 

 

Home

 I have no idea why the parable of the Prodigal Son came to mind, but the following is what I put together: 

Home

 

What happened with the prodigal son? 

He left the place where he had grown, 

wanting to go out on his own. 

Along the way, 

he squandered all he had, 

was hungry and in need-

Then he longed for home.

In his day, he got lost along the way.

He longed to return to his Father.

In his wayward roam,

he longed for home.

Returning, 

the prodigal son’s father met him with arms open wide.

He was over-joyed to welcome his son back home.

(That’s what it is like with God. He welcomes the repentance son, and He has a home prepared.)

 

The Big Picture

Every day I have options. I have choices.I have aughts and aught nots. Need I say more! 

I may not see the big picture, but my help comes from God. I just have to follow what James 4:7 says, "Submit therefore to God." In doing so, I look for the rewards and the possibilities- the positives!

Idols

We all have idols. They shine and glitter, often for just a while. There is no lasting power. 

The Idol

 

The idol lies silent and quiet.

There is no power within its might.

There is no embrace to stir the heart,

And no forgiving grace.

The idol offers only captivity; 

Its joyful intent brings a smile for just a while.

Then there’s it’s debt to bring on fret,

Or another desire for more;

Just a trinket or two to hide in a drawer.

There is nothing in an idol to inspire and give hope when in despair.

It sets silent to ensnare and often brings a tear.

An idol is love misplaced and unfulfilled blessings lying in waste.

It will not stand the test of fire.
Wasn’t it foretold, we shouldn’t worship silver or gold?

Rather than look to idols, seek God instead.

He is the Living Bread!

He warms the heart.

His love is free-

There is no debt to be repaid.

Just, stay prayed. 

 

Mary Crisp Jameson. 4/23/2026

 “Do not turn to idols or make metal gods for yourselves. I am the Lord your God.” Leviticus 19:4