Pierced! Crushed! Wounded!

My verse for today comes from Isreal 53:5-6 NIV version, “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way, and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” 

 

     Verse 6 answers the reason for His pierced body, His crushed body, and His wounds. We are straying sheep.  Jesus took our sins on Himself. What a wonderful Lord we have!

 

     I add to this just a few more thoughts of what Jesus does for me every day. 

Jesus was pierced.     

   Why? To indwell inside a wandering sheep like me.            

Jesus was crushed.    

   Why? To rescue a sinner like me. 

Jesus was wounded.  

   Why? To save, from death, me so I can live with Him forever.

 

Praise His Holy Name!

Stuck

Have you ever been stuck? I got stuck one time in a mud hole. The car would not not go forward, and it would not go backward so matter how I gunned the engine. It took another truck to pull me out. What a relief that was!

     There are other ways of being stuck. Stuck in anger, stuck in resentment, stuck in the humdrum of life, stuck in loneliness...does this ring a bell? It often takes something or other to pull you out. Often that something can just be “you” or better yet, a relationship with God.

     It may take a change of “thinking”- or a change by getting out of “self” into someone else to get “unstuck.”

     When I find myself about to get stuck, I like to, first, pick up my Bible and talk to the One who is always there. God goes before! His guidance pulls me out of the mire. After that I like to “get busy,” and/or think about doing something for someone else.

     I like James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” With God, there is peace, and there is no need to feel “stuck.” in life.

     

On Stage

It was Shakespeare who quoted, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” This covers a lot in life, from birth to death. Yet, it is up to me to choose what I want to display on stage. 

 

S eek Satan’s ways or Seek God’s ways 

T hink negative or Think positive  

A ct out or Act righteously and meekly

G ain earthly approval or Gain God’s approval 

E mbrace idolatry or Embrace God 

 

“Scene 1 -Act – Cut” ... What will be seen on stage?

 

SIN

     Sin is a part of my weakness. I am so glad and praise God for being a forgiving God. 

     I remembered Peter this morning in his denial. Jesus had already predicted that Peter would deny him three time before the cock crows. It suddenly dawned on me that Jesus knows my sin before I even sin, yet He loves me still- before, during, and after.

   S ees

   I t 

   N ow, before, and after 

That’s what God does!

Height and Depth

 

It surpasses my comprehension of

how deep and wide, 

wide and deep -

is God’s love for me

I cannot grasp 

the breadth and length,

 height and depth -

of His love for me.

Yet, I know I am rooted and grounded, 

grounded and rooted - 

In God’s great love.

You see

I am written,

 graven,

inscribed,

imprinted, 

tattooed,

engraved

marked

on the palm of my Lord’s hand.

It happened 

when the nails pierced His palms,

when I believed.

when I accepted.

You see

 I am made whole -

A child of Christ!

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 7/16/2026 

 

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith – that you, being rooted and ground in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:17-19 ESV

 

“Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.” Isaiah 49:16 ESV

 

 

The Invisible - The Unbelievable - The Impossible!

"Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible."  Quote by Corrie ten Boom

God is the invisible. We see Him through His creation, through His works, and through His grace.

God has done and will do the unbelievable. An example is the Christ who came in love to die for me, a sinner.

God gives the impossible. Events occur every single day that would be impossible by man.

A New Song

Often when I wake it is just not one of those, instant wake up, get up moments. I am sleepy, I am listless, I just have no “get up and go.” I suppose this is one of those mornings in which I need a “new song,” a “new skip to my step”, and a “new get up and go.” 

     Therefore, I look to the One who can do that. Psalm 40:3 says, “He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our (my) God.” 

     What am I to do with this new song? 

     Scripture takes it a step further, Psalm 98:1 says , “Make a joyful noise to the Lord.”

     With that comes my new lift, my new step, and my renewed desire to “get up and go” with a joyful heart. 

 

Thank you, God for the newness of the day!

Feasting or Fasting!

 Feasting or Fasting-- is there anything in common?

I can fast and pray to hear from God.

I can feast on scripture and pray to hear from God. 

Matthew Five

Matthew 5 is loaded with really good stuff! First, there are the Beatitudes:

 

Blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, and those who are reviled because of their love for Christ.

 

Next there is what we should be: The salt of earth and the light of the world. As salt, we should not lose our flavor. As light, we should not hide it under a bushel.

 

There is deeper meaning given and what our reaction should be on: anger, lust, divorce, oaths, retaliation, and love for enemies.

 

Then there is verse 44, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

 

Why? Is it because we, as Christians, are doing more than what others do!

 

A final example: verse 45, God “makes the sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends the rain on the just and the unjust.”

By The Book

In our church service this past Sunday, the pastor talked about what God intended when we were born. He stated we were “born to believe, obey, overcome, and love.” This led me to my word of the day which is Book. I simply changed love to keep, because if we keep God’s commands, we will love. Following is my summary:

 

B elieve in Jesus and be saved

O bey God’s commands

O vercome the world by following God’s instructions

K eep God’s laws and love God and others

 

If I follow the above, I will have written a good Book of my life’s earthly brief journey and ready myself for my heavenly everlasting journey. However, the one sure way to prepare and get ready for eternal life is to believe. If we believe, we will overcome. If we believe, we will obey. If we believe, we will keep God’s laws and love as we should. 

 

Never forget the verse from John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” 

 

 

Good Always, Always Good

During creation, God looked at His work and said, “It is good.” In Romans 8:28 we find that “for those who love God all things work together for good.” 

     Not all of life is good. There is going to be some bad, but the good overrules. I must remember that the bad is there to help me grow and ready me for the good to come. I love the phrase, “God is good all the time. All the time, God is good."

     Therefore, my word of the day is Good.

 

G od first in every day.

O ffer thanks to God. Thank Him “Before” and thank Him “After”.

O vercome the bad with God’s help, for He is with me.

D aily, hourly seek God in every situation.

Freedom Rings!

I posted this morning early, but as I was reading through a few previous writings, I found this poem and thought it very appropriate for the 4th of July weekend. I hope you enjoy!

Freedom Rings!  

In America and around the globe, 

He lives!

From the mountain top so steep,

Beneath the ocean deep,

From the earth’s core,

Through heaven’s door,

He lives!

 

In America and around the globe,

He lives! 

From shore to shore, 

Across the plains to desert’s floor,

From coast to coast,

From pillar to post,

He lives!

 

In America and around the globe,

He lives! 

From morning till night,

Through day’s rainfall and light,

Reigning beyond the sky,

Blinded from human eye, 

He lives!

 

In America and around the globe,

Let Him reign;

Shout His name!

Jesus lives! 
Because of Him, 
Freedom rings.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson  

 

“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”  

Galatians 5:1 KJV

Today-Be Glad

Today is the 5^th of July, not the 4^th or the 1^st, or even the 30^th. Yet, it is a day like all the rest. It is “the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)

     Rejoice and be glad- and praise God for the day. 

 

Be glad, why?

 

G od holds me in the palm of His hand.              (Rejoice in faith)

L et go and let God have control.                       (Believe in faith)

A ll is in God’s hands. He owns it all.                  (Praise in faith)

D o all to the glory of God and rejoice in it.      (React in faith)

 

Truth and July 4th

My word for today is “truth.”

 

T ruth comes from God

R est is found in Truth 

U nderstanding comes by knowing God’s Truth

T ruth in found by trusting in God

H onesty and Honor comes with Truth

I didn’t choose to post about Independence Day on this the 4^th of July, but I wish all my readers “A very happy 4th of July day” and be safe. Remember that this "July 4th is the day the Lord hath made. Be glad and rejoice in it."

"Peace I Give"

My verse for today is from John 14:27 ESV

 

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” 

 

My word for today is “peace.”

 

P ass the hours in prayer 

E mbrace God’s presence

A ct as Jesus did 

C ease fear through faith 

E rase an unforgiving heart  

Surrender

My scripture verse for today is, “And He said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all you heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and great and commandment.” Matthew 22:37-38 ESV

 

To love God 1^st and foremost, I have to spend time in the scriptures and get to know Him. 

I also have to surrender:

 

Surrender to Him

Surrender my heart

Surrender my time

Surrender my love

Surrender my life

Surrender my selfish desires

 

“God is good all the time. All the time, God is good.”

 

 

 

The Engine That Could

Most of us remember the story of The Little Engine That Could. It was about a little small train that helped a stranded one get over the mountain. The little engine kept repeating, “I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.” Then it transforms to, “I thought I could. I thought I could. I thought I could.”

     It is a positive step when we thank we can in an effort to try. It is a proud moment when we realize we actually did. However, there are so many things I cannot do in my own power, and I have to say, “I can’t, but God can.”

Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks

Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks

 

“Rejoice always!”

Is a good trail to blaze

It may not give wealth,

 But it leads to good health.

Joy lifts the spirit and has merit.

Next comes prayer-

Pray continually. 

That means to never cease.

Always talking to God provides peace.

With peace life just gets better. 

Then there is the giving of thanks,

And with God that ranks. 

Consider God’s Word

And keep it stored.

It says, 

“Rejoice, give thanks, and pray, for this is God’s will.” 

Do it each and every day.

God’s word also says,

“Love, joy, and peace are the fruit of the Spirit.”

Test it!

Seek the fruit!

Let it take root.

When joy, peace, and prayer over-flow the cup,

You’ll be lifted up. 

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 6/27/2026 

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   “Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV

 

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22 NIV 

Initiating the Tastebuds

Several days ago, I decided to go on a diet. It lasted past breakfast! 

   I do not know who developed the word “diet” or where it came from, so I decided to do an acronym.

 

D on’t

I nitiate

E very

T astebud

 

     Thinking back to the beginning of time, Eve initiated her tastebuds when she ate the forbidden fruit and Adam followed suit. It led to sin. They disobeyed.

     Samson initiated his tastebuds when he ate the honey from a lion’s carcass. What was wrong here? I read that as a Nazirite, Samson was forbidden from touching dead bodies. He did it anyway to taste the honey. He disobeyed. Later, he made up his famous riddle, “Out of the eater came something to eat, and out of the strong came something sweet.” This further led to betrayal and a battle.

     Finally, I must say that if I did not initiate my tastebuds, I would not have a battle going on within myself.

 

Wandering Sheep

There are days when the struggle is real. So much is going on and with so much to do, we feel we are juggling in three different directions at one time. We get frustrated, grumpy, and often very unloving. 

     Imagine! The Trinty- Father God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit; They are Three-In-One watching over all the sheep in the fold. These sheep are rebellious, and they are all going in different directions in their stray. 

     Imagine! The Father who governs, the Son who is the Agent of our salvation and who intercedes, and the Spirit who lives in the believers’ hearts and who directs and convicts. 

     The wandering sheep must keep Them pretty busy! However, their love and patience for these straying sheep never change. They never pull away, but the sheep do. 

Clean the House

Today is housecleaning day. I always feel good when I dust everything off, put all in its place, and make the house shine. 

     It’s the same peaceful feeling I get when I dust off the Bible, read it, pray, and talk with God. I am setting a pace, with a smile, that makes my life shine through the day because I know God has been asked into my home and my heart. There is no one special day set to keep my heart clean and ask God to enter in; its done everyday!

Take the Upper Road

Take the Upper Road

 

It’s hard to be humble

When faced with other people’s bitterness and wrath,

But stay on the upward path

And do not stumble.

Consider their smallness and insecurity.

Face it with a smile

And go the extra mile.

Take up your shield with scriptural maturity;

Things could be much, much worse.

The one standing there within your view

Could, in their misery, be you,

If the shoe was seen in reverse.

Being them could not be fun-

In their anger and in their fury.

So, be not their judge and jury.

Be kind, and God will say well-done.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 6/19/2026

 

“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? Matthew 7:3 NIV 

 

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 NIV  

 

“Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.” Ecclesiastes 7:9 NIV  

 

The Love of God

If I were to take a tape measure, there is no way I could measure God’s love. His love is wide and deep, wider and deeper than any measurement on earth. He didn’t just start loving me when I accepted Jesus as my Savior. He loved me before I was even born. He loved be before- He loves me still – He loves be even after I have sinned. His love has, is, and always will be unconditional and will remain.

     “God is love.” 1 John 4:8b

And nothing can separate me from His love. 

     “Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us (me) from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:39

    I thank you God for Your almighty love. I thank you for loving me enough to send Your Son to die on the Cross for me. You did it all because of Your love. 

 

Encounter with Jesus

There are many examples in Scripture about what can happen when a person has an encounter with Jesus. A few are: 

 

1.Mary Magdalene was demon possessed but was made right with God. After Jesus cast out her demons, she followed Jesus in His travels.

2. Paul was a persecutor of Christians. After his Damascus Road conversion, He made his life all about building the church.

3. Zacchaeus was a tax collector known for cheating the people, but He changed his life when Jesus appeared and told him to “come down.”

4.The Samaritan woman at the well, changed her life when Jesus told her to “go and sin no more.” 

5. The man on the cross next to Jesus acknowledged Jesus and was saved there on the cross when Jesus told him, “Today, you will be with me in Paradise.”

 

All a person needs to do have an encounter with Christ is to believe. 

 

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.” John 3:16-17

 

 

 

 

Today

There are many “todays” in scripture. 

     Yesterday was once a “today.” 

     Today is “today.” 

     Tomorrow will soon be a “today.” 

Hebrews 3:13 says, “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”

 

    What will I do with my "today?" Today, I will strive to love as Jesus did and let not my heart be hardened away from Him and the people I meet. 

Come and Follow Me

I do not know how many times Jesus said, “Come! Follow me,” but one writer I looked up said that Jesus said, “Follow me” 21 times. 

     I imagine that when Jesus says, "Come," He wants me to: 

 

C -all on Him daily 

O-pen my heart to His Word 

M-eet with Him first in every day  

E-nter into talk with Him in times of need and in times of plenty

         and

"Follow Me" would  be "Believe" and do as He did.

 

Sin

There is a reason the Son of God, Jesus, came to earth. It was because of the sin of man. Scripture tells us there is a sin that leads to death and there is a sin that does not lead to death. It is found in 1 John 5. We must believe in Jesus to overcome death for “all have sinned and all short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) 

 

Sin

 

It didn’t matter the plagues, the parted sea, or the pillar of fire-

Sin climber higher-

In the show was the hot, hot furnace and the lion’s den-

But it really didn’t change the hearts of men.

There was the belly of the whale;

It brought obedience but stubbornness was still there to tell.

The flood wiped all away when it came,

But sinful ways were reclaimed.

Defeat was in battle’s play

When men turned away and didn’t pray.

That was all in the Old Testament’s day,

And still here today and in play.

Sin just climbs higher

‘cause man’s hearts don’t listen to what came prior.

It just continues to transpire.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 6/10/2026

Protector and Defender

Daily there are hurdles and tense moments, but we have choices in our reactions.

Protector and Defender

 

When wronged-

The natural tendency is to fight back;

Restraint we lack.

When misunderstood, we defend what others offend.

When attacked, we react.

When criticized, words are returned, not minimized.

But what did Jesus do?

“When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate.”

He did not return in hate.

He let God determine His fate.

“He made no threats.”

Jesus had no cause for regrets.

“He entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.”

He trusted!

He wisely adjusted.

God was His rock, so He did not balk or worry about the talk

God was His defense-

In the present and hence.

Jesus was not moved by what others had to say-

Come what may.

God was His stronghold,

And Jesus walked bold.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson  6/6/2026

 

 

“When they hurled their insults at Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats. Instead, He entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.” 

1 Peter 2:24 NIV

 

“He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my defense; I shall not be moved.” Psalms 62:6 KJV 

 

Wait within the Delay

I’m not one to sat around when I have a project to do. I want it over -done and completed. That is a fault at times. Rushing the job may not always be the best. Sometimes there is a delay for a reason. A “wait” is sometimes for the best, but it sure makes me antsy.

     This reminds me of the season I often have for waiting for God’s answers. His delay is usually for a reason. What do I do during that time of waiting? 

 

W-ill the time or the “wait” to God

A-sk daily though He heard the first time

I-ssue prayers 

T-alk to God 

 

And in the Delay

 

D-o something constructive

E-nter into new ideas

L-et it go

A-sk in prayer

Y-earn for God’s direction

Always Trust...

 

He Does Not Slumber

I am going to do a little rambling this morning. 

 

In Genesis 2, scripture tells us that on the seventh day God had finished His work and "He rested." It did not say He slept. Think about it, God had made man, who, by choice became sinful. I am sure at that point God had to become too busy taking care of man to sleep. Psalms 121 backs up this point, “He will not let your foot slip- He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Then in Matthew 15, there is the parable of the lost sheep, whereby, the Shepherd leaves the hundred sheep to go out and find the one that is lost. Yes, I believe God is much too busy with man to sleep. That is how great God’s love is for His children. God neither slumbers nor sleeps. He is always available to hear our prayers and help us in our time of need. 

 

Not Perfect

I don't live in a perfect world, yet. I am also not perfect. God is perfect and Heaven will be perfect. In the meantime- God has sent help!

Not Perfect

 

God is perfect, 

And I am not.

But I needn’t be fraught.

For a plan was in God’s forethought.

He sent His Son into a sinful place

To give me grace.

You see, Jesus came to atone for me-

To make me washed clean-

Made snow white

In His Father’s sight.

I cannot look upon God’s face,

But He gives me grace.

He sent His Son to set me free.

Then, He sent the Spirit to speak to me.

God is perfect, 

And I am not.

That’s why it takes all three-

The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!

 

Mary Crisp Jameson  5/31/2026 

 

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God ...But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ...For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” Ephesians 2:8,13,18

Love

Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” He went on to say, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 

     To love those who mistreat me is often hard to do, but Jesus says do it. I am to love: 

         The  L onely

                 O verbearing

                 V ery people who hurt me

                 E veryone

 

Basically as Matthew 7:12 says, “In everything treat people the same way I want to be treated myself.” 

Stop Doubting

The following words are important in my life. I find them through God. 

 

Grace – comes from God

Comfort- is in God’s outreaching hand 

Presence- God’s presence is continual, always

Compassion- God’s sees, God understands, and heals 

Forgiveness-is daily bestowed by God when requested

Restoration- is the rest, peace, and mercy given by God 

 

What I needed to do to receive the above was to believe. I did! Have you?

 

“Then He (Jesus) said to Thomas (insert your own name), “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” John 20:27

God -The Only God

Describing God is a task I cannot began to do, but the scripture tells of the awesomeness of God:  

 

Deuteronomy 4:24, (Moses was warning of judgment about false gods.) “For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.”

 

Exodus 3:5, (God was in the burning bush-it had become holy ground) “Do not come and closer, ‘Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.’” 

 

Isaiah 55:8 (this is God speaking-telling the wicked to seek him and He will be merciful) “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

 

Isaiah 6:1 (a vision of God on His throne) “I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of His robe filled the temple.”

 

1 John 4:8 (you must love to know God) “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 

 

Summary: God is the Only God- He is Holy- He wishes All to follow Him and He is merciful – His glorious presence fills the heavens – God is love.

 

The One-Lane and the Bridge

Engineers designed the one way-traffic lane and the bridges that carry us overs gaps years ago. However, that was not a first. 

     Jesus gave us the one-way lane to heaven! It was through Him! 

     Jesus gave us the bridge to His Father. It was through Him!

 

Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 NIV

 

I pray everyone choses the one-way to heaven. Please don’t be caught going the wrong way.  Believe and accept Jesus Christ. He is the Savior, the Son of God.

 

A Finished Project

How many projects have you ever left unfinished? I’ve had a few. I’ve also had some that didn’t come out right and got tossed in the trash. I don’t know of anything that God ever left unfinished. I also know of no plans God formed that got tossed in the trash. What He has not finished yet, He will. 

    God finished His creation.

    He finished leading the Israelites to the Promise Land.

    He finished giving us His Son, who then finished the Salvation Plan for man..

    Jesus told us he was going to prepare a home for us- and He has..

    Jesus said He would return again, and He will.

    God has told us there will be a judgment seat we are to stand before, and there will be. 

God also said that He would never leave me, and He won't.

God said He would be around to help me, and He is. 

Jesus said He would send a Helper, and He did. 

The Holy Spirit is never finished with me.

I am a project of my Lord, and He will never toss me away.

I truly look forward to my Lord's finished projects. 

Test Me

2 Corinthians 13:5a says, “Examine yourselves to whether are in the faith; test yourselves.” 

 

Psalms 139:23-24a says, “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me.” 

 

I need to examine myself daily; I need to welcome God’s daily examination of my heart. There is a test going on here. Where once, I thought my testing would end when I graduated from school, I was wrong. The testing occurs every day, and I need to welcome it. The exam keeps me growing daily. As long as I follow in the steps of 2 Timothy 2:15 maybe I can achieve an “A” on my report card. “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 

 

Walk on the Water

 Walk on the Water  

God will not let you sink.

It’s written in ink-

In the pages from days ago.

It’s there to help you move mountains and grow. 

The Lord says, 

“Walk on the water, my sons and daughters.

Do not doubt, I will bring you out of the drought.”  

Fear not!

Take God’s hand.

Let Him walk with you across the land.

Let Him bless with all He has planned.

“Come to me,” is Jesus’s plea.

You will not sink-

It’s God’s promise and sealed in ink.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson  5/14/2026

 

“Come,” He said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus...Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. ‘You of little faith,’ He said, ‘Why did you doubt?’” Matthew 14:29,31

 

 

Fruits of Kindness

In the Book of Luke when Jesus told Simon Peter to put down his nets, Peter trusted enough to do it, but reading further in verse 7, Peter “signaled to their partners to come and help them.” 

     Often, we all need help, but we need to be willing to help out, as well. Kind acts are the fruits of labor and of our day. 

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!