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Mary Grace Lewis Jones was born and raised in Sumter, South Carolina; Graduating from Sumter High School, continuing her education in Early childhood Education with a Masters Degree in Education, Business Administration , and completing a Certificate of Completion in Christian Counseling. Currently, earning her Graduate Certificate in Systematic Theology. Mrs. Mary Grace received her spiritual foundation and upbringing in The Church of God by Faith where she accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age and met Eugene B. Jones. Her passion for the reading and study of the Bible fuels the joy of journaling and creative writing.

  • ”Thursday School” Insights from Dr. De Von Jackson Ministries

    Parents who are dedicated to their children’s well-being strive to give the best
    opportunities for their development. They foster growth at home and guarantee access to
    resources that promote health and success. Parents nurture a well-rounded upbringing by investing in their children’s education. They enroll them in reputable schools. They also encourage participation in extracurricular activities like music, the arts, and sports.
    When a child displays particular talents or aptitudes, parents support their ambitions. They seek scholarships and extra opportunities. This helps place them on a trajectory for professional achievement. It also ensures long-term fulfillment.

    Mary and Joseph, regarded as devout figures, were responsible for raising Jesus. Like all
    children, Jesus underwent natural growth and development. Dr. Jackson provides valuable
    insights into the events that led to Jesus remaining at the temple with the teachers. During
    their return from a celebration, Jesus became separated from his parents midst the
    crowd. Mary and Joseph traveled for an entire day before realizing he was missing. Despite
    searching among relatives and acquaintances, they did not locate him, which caused
    them significant concern. After three days, they found Jesus in the temple—an
    environment well-suited for learning and intellectual engagement—demonstrating his
    exceptional aptitude as a student within a setting dedicated to teaching and scholarship.

    In Daniel 1:4, we learn that Daniel was a noble youth deported to Babylon. He was selected
    for his wisdom and knowledge. He underwent an education in Chaldean language, skills
    mathematics, and glass-making. This secular education prepared him for service in a foreign
    government, yet he stayed true to his faith and values despite exposure to Babylonian
    culture.
    Similarly, Jesus is portrayed as an exemplary student who demonstrated humility, engaged
    in lifelong learning, and valued knowledge as a way to honor God. He learned from
    respected teachers and encouraged a desire to understand God’s law. Both Daniel and
    Jesus serve as models for students and learners, highlighting the importance of keeping
    integrity, humility, and a teachable spirit in all educational pursuits.
    Check out Dr. De Von Jackson Ministries presentation of “Thursday School” for
    extraordinary teaching on “The Boy Jesus in the Temple”
    https://youtu.be/CAQskDJUQGE?si=-n90EguUHdSNMqQD

  • Insights From our Thursday School Media Ministries with Dr. De Von Jackson

    Listen to the introduction of Jacob’s history, where Dr. Jackson articulately describes Jacob’s journey back to God and his eventual arrival at a place of blessings for himself and his entire family. From her lecture titled “Thursday School” on June 29, 2025, “Jacob Sets up a Sacred Pillar,” profound insights are gleaned from the study of Jacob’s ladder and the concept of angels ascending and descending.

    Point #1: To receive blessings, one must achieve a mental, emotional, and spiritual state conducive to such blessings. This process entails a spiritual journey that requires faith. As stated in Hebrews 11:6, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

    Point # 2-Humility, confession, and obedience to God’s word are crucial. These three steps are certain to bring us to a place of sacred peace. They guide us towards truth. James 4:10(KJV) says “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”

    Forgiveness comes through confession. The Bible says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins. He will cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 KJV. Forgiveness and cleansing come through the redemptive work of Christ; St. John10: 8-9KJV)

    “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”Romans 10:8-9 KJV

    We must walk in obedience to God’s Word; we are admonished in the book of James chapter chapter 1:22(NIV) says, Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

    Deuteronomy 11:1(NIV) encourages us to love and obey the Lord. This verse reads, Love the Lord your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws, and his commands always.

    Point #3 – These steps of faith facilitate the revelation of divine connections. Dr. De Von Jackson highlights a significant biblical interpretation regarding Jacob’s dream. In this interpretation, the angels ascending and descending symbolize the connection between heaven and earth.

    Jacob’s Ladder

    He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth. Its top reached to heaven. The angels of God were ascending and descending on it. Genesis 28:12

    The image of “angels ascending and descending” refers to a recurring motif in religious texts, particularly in the stories of Jacob’s ladder and Jesus’s words in the Gospel of John. It symbolizes a connection between heaven and earth, with angels acting as messengers and intermediaries. 

    Jesus’ words in John 1:51 echo the imagery of Jacob’s dream. These words set Jesus as the new focal point of divine activity and revelation.

    John 1:51, Jesus tells Nathaniel, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.

    The angels ascending and descending upon the Son Of Man signify Jesus’ role as the bridge between heaven and earth. They represent God’s active presence and work in the world. Angels act as messengers and intermediaries. They can also stand for both the worship of God in heaven and the service of God.

    Jesus’s Sovereign Rule

    Ephesians 4:10-10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

    Not the angels but Jesus himself made the divine connection between earth and heaven; mankind and God; he became our mediator, our advocate, the bridge to victory! I find the truths, revelations, and mysteries of God’s Word to be fascinating and intriguing. Your connection and my connection to God comes only through Jesus Christ. He came down to earth from heaven. The incarnate Christ, the Word made flesh, gave us the divine connection to the Father by shedding his blood on Calvary. He died, was buried, and rose again on the third day with resurrection power.

    Jacob laid his head on the stone and fell asleep. It represents the hard places in our lives. These are moments where we must wait to hear from God. We need to make the divine connection and realize that no matter the situation, he is there.  God is with us, he is for us, he loves us, and no weapon formed against us shall prosper. Make the divine connection and experience the move of God. Jehovah-Shammah,” The Lord is There.”

  • Deep Calls Unto Deep

    Psalm 42:1-11

    When problems and cares of this life seem overwhelming, we can always trust to find refuge. We find this refuge in the Word of God. In these verses in the Bible, the psalmist is overwhelmed emotionally. The mood swings and mental turbulence are like the undercurrent of the sea. They sweep him under. From the very depths of his soul, he cries out. He questions, ‘O my soul, why are you disquieted within me?’ He decides to hope in God. He understands that God is his refuge and strength in times of need.

    Sometimes we do not know why we feel discouraged, depressed, or sad. During those times, we should consciously decide to focus on God. We should put our hope in Him and draw on His strength. We can expect the grace that He will show us.

    https://www.biblegateway.com

  • It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, for his compassions they fail not, they are new every morning, great is thy faithfulness.

    From the rising of the sun
  • Laughter

    Psalm 126:2 (NIV) Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, The Lord has done great things for them.

    Being thankful is one of many ways to practice self-care. Gratefulness will lift your spirit. It will ease the cares and burdens you may carry in your heart.

    Laughter has many benefits for our mental health and impacts both short-term and long term mood and overall well-being. Laughter reduces the stress hormones called cortisol. It boosts mood by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural “feel good” chemicals. These chemicals improve mood and promote feelings of happiness.

    Feeling down, feeling sad? Find a ridiculously funny comedy show or movie to watch. Look up and read funny jokes. Just start laughing; you will laugh because you’re laughing! Go ahead give it a try!