tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47114160579683842602024-03-29T06:44:41.711-07:00A Friendly ShadeAn assortment of Christian devotional thoughts and poetry Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.comBlogger888125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-71123477445661273122024-03-29T05:11:00.000-07:002024-03-29T05:11:45.618-07:00Good Friday and Easter<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">This Good Friday we celebrate the death of Christ. We celebrate the expectation of the resurrection! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <b>Jesus Arose!</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Every day, but especially at Easter, I am reminded of how God took the sinless Christ and, in death, poured my sins into Him so I could have God’s goodness poured into me if only I believe.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> The King James version of 2 Corinthians 5:21 states it like this, <i>“For He hath made Him to be sin for us (me), who knew no sin, that we (I) might be made the righteousness of God in Him.”<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> The Living Bible version puts in like this, <i>“For God took the sinless Christ and poured into Him our (my) sins. Then, in exchange, He poured God’s goodness into us. (me)!” <o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> When Jesus died on the cross, He took the sins of the world. When I believed, I received the Holy Spirit and by God’s grace I had God’s goodness poured into me. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> For this I celebrate and "Praise the Name of My Lord!"</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-14173581665863308372024-03-28T05:45:00.000-07:002024-03-28T06:15:56.327-07:00Vitamin C <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">Medical advice says Vitamin C is good, and I need more than a double dose to keep me going. I find that I need it daily. I especially need it early in the morning to start the day: <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Christ in Command<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Christ in Charge <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Christ to keep me: <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Calm</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Cheerful</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Caring</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Courageous</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Confident. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Carefree</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Compassionate<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-28729369059397678962024-03-27T10:16:00.000-07:002024-03-27T10:16:12.010-07:00Forever Home<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><b>The sun is shining bright and all outside is quiet and peaceful. My home and the outside acreage around it is my haven, but it is not my forever home which will be more glorious than I can ever imagine. </b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b>Forever Home <o:p></o:p></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">As a member of God’s household,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I’ll walk streets of gold.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">There’ll be no fear.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">My eyes will weep no tear.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">There will be no sorrow to worry about tomorrow;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">No suffering or pain;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Only healthy life running through my vein.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I’ll live with no more sin,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">As like in this world I’ve been.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I’ll have no more sickness or sadness;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">No more problems to figure out;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Love will just take hold and sprout.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">There will be no darkness there; <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I will not be in despair<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Or have concern over fright.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">God’s glory will be my light,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Stamping out the darkness of night. <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Heaven will be my home<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Where I will gladly roam.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I’ll have a prepared place; <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Prepared by Jesus by His grace.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">It’s no dream<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Or someone’s scheme.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">When I cross death’s shore <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I’ll live with the family of God forevermore.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Heaven is for real!<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">And, God has stamped me with His seal.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mary Crisp Jameson 3/27/2024<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">“…And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6b<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-75859821450145126712024-03-26T12:48:00.000-07:002024-03-26T12:48:27.081-07:00Book Review on Kings<div style="text-align: left;">My Bible Study group finished up a study in 2 Kings today. Most of the Kings did evil in the sight of the Lord while only a few did what was right. I find that as "the world turns" people continue to repent history although we read and study about the consequences of our choices. <br /> Following is my book review and summary on 2 Kings: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b>Book of Kings<o:p></o:p></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I studied the Book of Kings<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">About those who worshiped idol things-<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">About those who did evil in God’s sight.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I studied about the few who did right.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">There was bad and there was good.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">No King did all he should or could.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Life was a repeat-<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">A win or a defeat.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Those who did right in the eyes of the Lord<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Received their reward.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Those who did evil <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Ended their reign in upheaval.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">In the Book of Kings<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I learned about the failure to obey,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">The patience of God every day,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">How evil can repeat and sprout, <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">How judgment will eventually be carried out. <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">The Book of Kings teaches history details<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">And how God’s plan prevails.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">It’s about battles, lost and won,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">And how God is not, yet, done.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mary Crisp Jameson 3/5/2024 <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">“Rather, worship the Lord your God; it is He who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.” 2 Kings 17:39 NIV <o:p></o:p></p></div>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-31698516942611705732024-03-26T05:19:00.000-07:002024-03-26T05:19:46.651-07:00The Lord is...<p><span style="font-family: times;">God is my Creator and He is... </span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">“…God is love.” 1 John 4:8</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;">“…the Word was (is) God..." John 1:1</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><o:p><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;">“God is faithful…” 1 Corinthians 1:9<span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white;"><o:p><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></o:p></span></p><span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: times;">“Great is the Lord…” Psalm 145:3 (The Lord is great and good) </span></span>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-24060562318800102872024-03-25T05:31:00.000-07:002024-03-25T05:31:06.915-07:00Jesus Loves<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">Jesus Loves…and He gave me quite a few examples of what it means to love like Him. These examples are found all throughout His earthly walk as well as when He was on the Cross. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">At the last supper, I imagine I was there with Judas. When Jesus fed Judas, He fed me. When Jesus washed Judas’s feet, He washed and cleaned mine, as well. Jesus had such love for me, He was willing to feed a deceiver. He allowed me a choice just as He was willing to forgive for the act of betrayal.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">At the last supper, I imagine I was also with Peter who said, “I will never deny you. Peter did and I have too. Yet, I was fed, my feet were washed, and I was forgiven just as Peter was loved and forgiven. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">When Jesus was arrested, I imagine I was there among the crowd when they mocked and spit upon Him. I was there when one of the criminals asked to be remembered. I was there when Jesus said, <i>because you asked</i>, “today you will be with me in paradise.” Jesus was talking to me. I imagine I was at the foot of the Cross when Jesus took His last breath just after He cried out in agony and pain, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Jesus was praying and interceding for me. In death, He was loving me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">To say I love Jesus is easy, but loving Him and others the way Jesus loves is not so easy. To do so, I must follow in Jesus’s footprints – His example- and strive to love like Him.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-36662079457547502442024-03-23T06:01:00.000-07:002024-03-23T06:01:34.685-07:00Display of Color <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><b>I enjoy adding hints of white and black to my decor, but I am so glad the world is not just black and white. Life would be boring without color. The colors all around me display the glory of God. God is great!</b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b>Display of Color<o:p></o:p></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">The Artist’s hands paint a world for all to see;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">A mix of colors over land, sky, and sea.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">His every stroke-unique!<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Splashes of color across the canvas, they streak.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">O Lord!<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I in awesome wonder what thy hands hath made-<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">How colors ignite in sapphires, topaz, and jade; <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">How violets and red blend and spread;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">How blues give way to indigo as colors mix and flow.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">How green paints a worldly scene,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Turning to red, orange, and brown.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">How colors expand from sky down to the ground,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">How yellows turn to gold,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">How all creates a masterpiece to behold,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">How blacks and white give dark and light.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">O Lord!<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"> My heart rejoices in Your awesome art.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">You, the Artist, have created a visual sight,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Pleasing and right<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">With hues and tints here and there.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Nothing can compare.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">What wonders Your hands hath made!<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">A palette of colors <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Painting a vision with precision.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">O Lord, my God!<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Thy power throughout the universe displayed;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I marvel at what Your hands hath made.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">How great thy art!<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mary Crisp Jameson 3/22/2024 <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">His handywork.” Psalm 19:1 KJV<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-42184446282292902242024-03-22T05:18:00.000-07:002024-03-22T05:18:11.512-07:00Washed<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">Yesterday, when I came inside from working in the yard, my boots were dusty and muddy, so I pulled them off at the door before entering the house. As I sat and looked down at my feet, I found my socks to be dirty, as well. I yanked them off and desired to have my feet washed but was too tired. My back was hurting and my feet ached from push-mowing the lawn. I thought, <i>“Who would wash my feet for me?” </i><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> This brought to mind when Jesus washed His disciples feet. Jesus and his disciples’ feet must have ached from all the walking they did in sandals across mountainous plains. Their feet would have been muddy and/ or dusty. As He and His disciples gathered around the table for their meal, Jesus took it upon Himself to wash His disciples’ feet. One of His disciples, Peter, was appalled and declared to his Master, <i>“Never shall You wash my feet.”</i> Jesus’ reply was, <i>“If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.” <o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><i> </i>At that point, I knew who would <u>and had</u> washed my feet. In fact, Jesus washed all of me by His death upon the cross. <o:p></o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-18924258048113264572024-03-16T06:11:00.000-07:002024-03-16T06:11:53.077-07:00The Cost of a Bridge<div style="text-align: left;">A few days ago I talked about some great bridges that have been built. I also told about the bridge to Jesus which I most wanted to travel. But then again what if I wanted to build a bridge myself? What would be the cost? Could I actually build a bridge? </div><div style="text-align: left;"> I found one of the answers in 1 Peter 3. "Be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate, and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so you may, inherit a blessing. <br /> The cost is actually not that great and not that costly. I can and am able with the help of Jesus to build a bridge.</div>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-7330518916570210002024-03-14T06:13:00.000-07:002024-03-14T06:13:17.281-07:00Questions and Answers <div style="text-align: left;">My <u>Daily Hope</u> devotional this morning stated, "There is no other book in the world like it! (referring to the Bible) It has the answers to life's questions, including: Why am I here? Where am I going? What is the purpose of life? Does my life matter? What's the past? What's the future? Where did I come from?" <br /> Thinking about these questions, I decided to attempt to give an answer as pertains to me.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Why am I here? To love Jesus and others</div><div style="text-align: left;">Where am I going? To heaven</div><div style="text-align: left;">What is the purpose of life? To worship God and tell others about Jesus</div><div style="text-align: left;">Does my life matter? It matters because God created me for a purpose</div><div style="text-align: left;">What's the past? A life filled with forgiven mistakes which I cannot redo but wish I could</div><div style="text-align: left;">What is the future? A life filled with hope and the reward of heaven</div><div style="text-align: left;">Where did I come from? From God; a creation formed by His hands. He breathed life into me</div>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-59042170471849190852024-03-12T04:34:00.000-07:002024-03-12T04:34:54.310-07:00Bridges in U.S.A. <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">There are many interesting bridges across the U.S.A. Some of which are: <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">The <span style="color: #2f5597;">Golden Gate Bridge </span>is a suspension one-mile-wide bridge connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">The <span style="color: #2f5597;">Brookyn Bridge </span>is a cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City which spans the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn. It was the first bridge fixed across the East River. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">The <span style="color: #2f5597;">Manhattan Bridge </span>is a suspension bridge which crosses the East River in New York City. It connects Lower Manhattan at Canal Street with Downtown Brooklyn at the Flatbush Avenue Extension. It has a length of 6,855 feet. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">The <b><span style="color: #2f5597;">Bridge to Nowhere</span></b><span style="color: #2f5597;"> </span>is an abandoned bridge on a washed-away road in the San Gabriel Mountains that spans across the East Fork of the San Gabriel River. A trail uses several river fords to reach it. Expect an extended outdoor hike to reach this treasure. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">The above are just a few of the man-made famous bridges that could be described and discussed. However, there is another bridge of more importance. It is not man-made! It is the bridge on the highway to Jesus Christ. That is the one I want to travel. There is only one way to get there, and the path is mapped out in John 3:16, <i><span style="color: red;">“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.” <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="color: red;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="color: red;"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in 0in 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-58708370955410489842024-03-07T05:49:00.000-08:002024-03-07T05:49:17.756-08:00The "D" Words!<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">I do not like certain “d” words. They often start with <u>darts</u> from satan, because he wants to keep me <u>down </u>and in <u>doubt.</u> He wants to <u>discourage </u>me. He wants to <u>delay</u> my joy. He wants my life to be <u>difficult</u>. He wants me to be <u>depressed</u>. He wants to <u>defeat</u> me. He wants to <u>dazzle</u> me with things of this world. He wants to <u>draw</u> me to his ways. He wants to <u>deceive</u> and <u>dupe</u> me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Because I wear the shield of faith, I suppose I will always have satan’s darts thrown at me, but if I stay on guard and trust God, no matter what “d” words I confront, I have the promise of victory. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Hallelujah! Praise my Lord!<o:p></o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-71630602660482370642024-03-06T04:55:00.000-08:002024-03-07T14:07:37.327-08:00The Hands of Jesus <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">This morning I read about how Jesus stopped in his travel to make a clay ball of his spittle and applied to a blind man’s eyes who had been blind since birth. I could just see his hands as he performed this wonderful miracle. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Then I imagined seeing the scars left from the nails as He allowed the soldiers to hammer them into His hands for me. My imagination then led me to see “me” in His scooped hands, because “He holds the whole wide world in His hands.” I saw His hands open as He gently set me down so I could dump all my worries and cares into them. I watched as He closed His hands so I wouldn’t see my worries anymore. Finally, I saw His hands as He reached out to take mine to lead me through my travel today, and I said, “Thank you, Lord.” <o:p></o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-61929537837253998062024-03-05T05:07:00.000-08:002024-03-05T05:07:09.393-08:00God's Armor<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">Why must I put on God’s armor today? I know I am not perfect and that I will be a pushover for Satan about something today. Yet, the armor of God brings me back to Him. His armor makes me want to repent and be forgiven. Should I slip, His armor protects me. By putting on the armor of God, I am assured that I will always be a child of God desiring to do what is right in His eyes. <o:p></o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-87227211874302755622024-03-04T12:20:00.000-08:002024-03-05T04:57:03.883-08:00Proverbs on Wisdom<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">Solomon said in Proverbs, <u>chapter 1</u> that the first step to becoming wise is to trust and reverence the Lord. In <u>chapter 2</u> he says, “For the Lord grants wisdom! His every word is a treasure of knowledge and understanding.” In <u>chapter 3</u> he says, “Don’t be conceited, sure of your own wisdom. Instead, trust and reverence the Lord…” In <u>chapter 4</u>, he says, “Learn to be wise and develop good judgement and common sense! Cling to wisdom-she will protect you. Love her- she will guard you…The good man walks along in the every-brightening light of God’s favor…”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> My desire is to love God, be wise, and gain wisdom. Some ways I can do that are: <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>W</b> alk with God<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>I</b> dentify as God’s child<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>S</b> eek God first<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>D</b> o as God guides<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>O</b> bey God<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>M</b> ake time for God, all the time <o:p></o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-81877575524468420372024-03-02T05:40:00.000-08:002024-03-02T05:40:08.725-08:00Victory<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">I do not like war. I enjoy peace and calm and wish it on others, as well. God knew when He created me, I would have to fight battles. I am referring to battles within over good and evil. But God did put within me a way to be victorious- a way to win. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <i><span style="color: red;">“The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” </span></i>1 John 4:4. This is the Power that allows my victory. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> Having said this, I am reminded of the song, <u>Victory in Jesus</u>.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">"Oh, victory in Jesus, my Savior forever.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">He loved me 'ere I knew Him and all my love is due Him.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood."</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><u><br /></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-23547019352021268722024-03-01T04:32:00.000-08:002024-03-01T04:32:29.747-08:00Capture The Rapture<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">After reading <u>The Great Disappearance</u> by Dr. David Jeremiah, I was inspired to write the following: </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Capture The Rapture <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">No one knows the time,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">but God’s children listen for the chime<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">for when Jesus will appear in the air.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A trumpet will blair,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">but not all will hear.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">There will be a mighty shout, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">“Come Forth!”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> Graves will open from the East, West, South, and North. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bodies will be disbursed;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">All will happen unrehearsed!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">First, the dead in Christ will rise to the skies;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Wind will gather the scattered dead. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In that day, there will be nothing to dread;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Only a reunion in the sky with Jesus’ cry.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Quickly, the living will ascend and disappear-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">away from others standing near.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bodies will join souls;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Joy will erupt with Jesus in control.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">What a sight for those who see!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">What a joy to fall at Jesus’ knee! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">He came to set the body free<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">and to heal in the great reveal; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">No flaw, only awe-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">No scars or mars, no prison bars-<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">It will be a mystery for those left behind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">who remained blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">They did not see this great event <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">or where the people went.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hours will be spent in confusion<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">With no right conclusion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">God had come to get His own<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">leaving the blind to moan and groan.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Look up; Look ahead!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">All will not remain dead.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">For God’s children, there will be a rapture; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> a bodily capture. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This will be the great disappearing, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Leaving the left-behind, confused and fearing. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Mary Crisp Jameson 2/28/2024 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” 1 Corinthians 15:52 KJV</span><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-81614214819819550922024-02-29T04:37:00.000-08:002024-02-29T09:58:43.030-08:00Just Be <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">Sometimes I want to just be; you know like just live and not think or do but just B. The only way I can do that and feel good about myself is to be in a walk with God like: <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">B elieve<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">B reathe God’s Word <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">B ear fruit <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">B uild righteousness<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">B enefit others<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">B ake kindness<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">B elong in God’s family<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">B righten someone’s day<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">There are so many ways I can just B. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-39884669365508596562024-02-26T05:02:00.000-08:002024-02-27T04:59:18.037-08:00Two Natures <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">I came across the following quote. I do not know who wrote it but considerate it to be quite true. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: medium;"><b>Two natures beat within my breast.</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: medium;"><b>The one is foul, the one is blessed.</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: medium;"><b>The one I love, the one I hate.</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: medium;"><b>The one I feed will dominate!</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""SAVOYE LET PLAIN:1.0""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">Although I am a Christian, I will always have two natures; one is God led and one is Satan led. It is up to me to make a <u>choice</u>. The right choice will lead me down the road to being blessed and loving self. The wrong choice will lead to foul. Wouldn’t it be great to set a button that would ‘default’ onto the right road? Yet, that is not how life works. God wants me to love Him enough to follow His instructions which always leads to His blessings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: red; font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Romans 7: 15 "I do not understand what I do, for what I want to do, I do not do, but what I hate I do." </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""SAVOYE LET PLAIN:1.0"" style="color: red;"> </span></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-24251250986243166842024-02-25T05:40:00.000-08:002024-02-25T05:40:16.218-08:00My Friend <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">I have met few friends in my walk who have left a lasting memory, and only One with whom I can share every thought and every action. He loves me beyond measure. Before I even met my Friend, He decided to give up all His riches. He wanted to invest whatever He had to make my life better. He didn’t have a home; he had given it up. He actually traveled from place to place on foot. He became poor so I could become rich. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> When I complain, He listens.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> When I am in sorrow or sick, He comforts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> When I am lost, He directs and leads.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> When I commit an offense, He forgives.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;">As I visualize my Friend, I see a man in rags, a poor man, reaching out to help the needy while teaching about how to achieve riches. I visualize a simple caretaker who loves me beyond measure. He loved me so much, He laid down His life and died for me. As my vision grows, I see my Friend with a crown of glory upon His head sitting with His Father. He has already prepared for me a mansion. He is always ready to forgive me, to love me and make me rich. He is ready to give me an eternal home with Him. He never fails me!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-5764256588572340742024-02-23T12:16:00.000-08:002024-02-24T11:25:37.050-08:00The Rapture<h3 style="break-after: avoid; color: #1f3763; font-weight: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4a4a4a;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">Scripture tells us <i>“no one knows the day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father”</i> when the Rapture of God’s children will take place. In Dr. David Jeremiah’s book, <u>The Great Disappearance</u>, he states that there “will be a resurrection command, <b>‘Come Forth’</b>. It will not name a single individual but will be heard by every believer in every grave around the world. All those tombs will empty, and the resurrected believers will fly skyward.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;"> The Rapture excites me! What a reunion there will be! I am secure in the knowledge that I will be part of it. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times;"> Following is a little acronym of the Rapture. </span><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>R </b>esurrected<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">“Jesus said to her, “I am the <u>resurrected</u> and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">die.” John 11: 25</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>A</b> live <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> “When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you <u>alive</u> with Christ. He forgave us all our sins.” Colossians 2:13 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>P</b> urified<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">“Many will be <u>purified</u>, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.” Daniel 12:10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>T</b> ransformed <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being <u>transformed</u> into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>U</b> nited <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">“For if we have been <u>united</u> with Him in a death like His, we will certainly also be united with Him in a resurrection like His.” Romans 6:5</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>R</b> edeemed<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has come to His people and <u>redeemed</u> them.” Luke 1:68<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><b>E</b> ternal life<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have <u>eternal life</u>.” 1 John 5:13<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-8739040349713719222024-02-20T05:03:00.000-08:002024-02-20T05:03:32.253-08:00The Best Seller Review <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I was really never good with book reviews. It was always too hard to summarize the full story and plot. Yet, I decided the Book I was reading this morning needed a review. I gave it my best. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b>The Best Seller Review<o:p></o:p></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">It is history<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">And mystery!<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Within each category<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">There exists a love story.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Here we find a book with many writers<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Sharing stories of lovers, haters, and fighters.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">There is old and there is new;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Pages filled with stories true.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">We read about how the world began,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Of battles lost and won,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Of evil versus good,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Of events not always understood.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">The plot thickens<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Making the heart quicken,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">As we read of men<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Who sin,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Who are strong or weak,<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Bold, yet meek.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">There are men who strayed<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">And men who obeyed and prayed. <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">We find losers and winners;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">A good read for old-timers and new beginners.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">The words are inspired<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Giving the reader always something desired. <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">We read of One within the writers’ quill<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Who came, a promise, to fulfill. <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">The stories tell of a man who walked amid men<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Who did not sin.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Within the pages <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">We read in different stages. <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Herein is a best seller left open-ended<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Describing a hero with a hand-extended.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">The book is splendid! <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><i>Mary Crisp Jameson 2/19/2024<o:p></o:p></i></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><i> </i></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><i> </i>“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16 KJV<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: left;">I hope everyone enjoyed my review of the Bible. </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"> </p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-10603765453835260312024-02-14T06:36:00.000-08:002024-02-14T06:36:14.086-08:00Choose<p>My recent Bible study has been in Kings. It seems as though there was always a battle going on, and most of the Kings in that day did "evil in the sight of the Lord." We still have that today. In fact, when I read Romans 7 today, I was reminded that I also constantly have a battle going on within myself. I have to choose daily so that I do not "evil in the sight of the Lord." </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b>Choose<o:p></o:p></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">There’s a battle going on<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">which sets my daily tone.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Will I be hopeful <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Or allow Satan to confuse? <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I have to choose…<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">The war within<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Makes me want to sin.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Will I be a slave?<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Will I cave?<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Will I submit to what I secretly crave?<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Will it be God’s way<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">and Satan I refuse?<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I have to choose… <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Within there are two natures; <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Two desires!<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Two fires!<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Will I submit to temptation? <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Allow sinful flirtation?<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Or accept God’s dictation?<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Will I be prideful;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Lustful;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Sinful?<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">These things from Satan will abuse. <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I simply have to choose…<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mary Crisp Jameson 2/14/2024<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">“For in my inner being I delight in God’s law, but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me…Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord.. So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature, a slave to the law of sin. Romans 7:22-23,25<o:p></o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-70888313294178823622024-02-13T05:14:00.000-08:002024-02-13T05:14:18.388-08:00Forevermore<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">When I think about change, it is sometimes </b><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><b>scary; never knowing the result. I don't have to worry about change with God. He never changes, and He is, forever, with me. </b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b>The Same Forevermore<o:p></o:p></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b> </b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">God is the same<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">And, in Him, there is no shame.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">He does not change<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Though some may think it strange.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">He is here today<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">And forgives if I should stray<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">He will be with here tomorrow<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">And will uphold me if in sorrow.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">He does not hide<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Before my eyes.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">He does not live, <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">As in the shadow of man<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">But brings about His foretold plan.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">Every good gift;<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">They come from Him.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">I will not be set adrift. <o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mary Crisp Jameson 2/9/2024<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711416057968384260.post-7638354610626165572024-02-12T04:48:00.000-08:002024-02-12T04:48:43.662-08:00A Drink of Living Water <div> I was reading the story of the women who came to the well where Jesus was sitting. He asked her for a drink of water. During their discussion, the women received a "drink of living water" when Jesus explained how to live a full life. She was so excited, she left her water jar and went to tell others. I just realized that the story never tells us she drew water or that the water jar was still empty. She received her "living water" but did she ever offer Jesus the drink of water for which He asked? <br /> I have to ask myself, "How often do I receive blessings and, in my excitement, forget to give Jesus the praise?"</div>Mary Crisp Jameson http://www.blogger.com/profile/05039504454521708257noreply@blogger.com0