Just an old-fashioned (& Old) writer of poems and stories, who blogs sporadically about: funny stuff (& not-funny stuff), music, food and Christian faith...which might be amusing or seriously amazing. I'm blessed to be a blessing, so may they fall like dew upon those who pass through.😊✝😊
Completed the alphabet posts (based on God’s Word), for April 2026 A-to-Z Challenge…time for a break ~ stay healthy and blessed, y’all💖
2 Tim 2:15 Weymouth New Testament
https://lindaghill.com/2026/04/29/one-liner-wednesday-almost-didnt-make-it/
Lord, Your Word
is so full of pageantry
promises and purpose!
Keep my heart’s zeal strong, steady
for serving You and others–
Would that I could
be there now, as You
are prepping for
the Great Celebration
Your Kingdom come
at last!
~ Cale
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For He [the LORD] put on righteousness like a coat of armor, And salvation like a helmet on His head; He put on garments of vengeance for clothing And covered Himself with zeal [and great love for His people] as a cloak. Isaiah 59:17
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For out of Jerusalem will come a remnant and from Mount Zion a band of survivors. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. Isa 37:32
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There shall be no end to the increase of His government and of peace, [He shall rule] on the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From that time forward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this. Isa 9:7
“Fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you…” 2 Tim 1:6
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Do not quench [subdue, or be unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit. I Thes 5:19
9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord
12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
13 Share with the saints who are in need.
Practice hospitality. Rom 12:9-13
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Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor]. I Pet 4:10
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Eph 4:29-32
Here’s something just for Fun, from Hagar ~
Letter “Y” is for YES! I chose the song mainly for the chorus, because I LOVE it. The rest of the “trading my sorrows” lyrics are rich too, and sometimes I need to sing the whole thing really loud!
But, at 73 I’m probably running out of time on Earth, and the one thing I’d better be doing everyday is saying “YES, LORD” to whatever He says to me…no matter my circumstance, mood, or level of “old and decrepit” limitations.
This song pumps up my energy, a huge (and necessary) blessing.😊
May the Lord bless your day Abundantly!
~ Cale
I’m humble-proud–as Christian authors and pastors are fond of saying–to bring a fancy-schmancy word for the letter “X”.😉 The link to Merriam-Webster is at end of post.
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Let us be gracious and hospitable
to welcome those from other cities
~ our home, and gifts from larder share ~
we know not if they bring God’s message
or have burdened heart, need our prayer ~
~ Cale
These days, breath held
I wait and watch for
Spectacular Shekinah glory…
Oh Lord, make haste, return!
Let vast wonders of Your love
by troubled World, discern–
You’re the Promise Keeper
every one of them is written
on pages of Your Word
even children know that You are Truth
For ears to hear, Your voice is heard…
we read them over and again
in our hearts they often burn…
please hear our urgent prayers dear Lord:
we seek Your face–it’s for You we yearn ~
~ Cale
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My soul waits for the Lord More than the watchmen for the morning; More than the watchmen for the morning. Ps 130:6
Micah 7:7
But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
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I will tell of the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, According to all that the LORD has done for us… Isaiah 63:7
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
Psalm 119:148
My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.
Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
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[The LORD replied,] “Look among the nations! See! Be astonished! Wonder! For I am doing something in your days— You would not believe it if you were told. Hab 1:5
Isaiah 29:14
Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.
Acts 13:41
‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”
Mark 13:35-37
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. / Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping. / And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!”
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“Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man accredited and pointed out and attested to you by God with [the power to perform] miracles and wonders and signs which God worked through Him in your [very] midst, just as you yourselves know— Acts 2:22
https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-blog-hop-68/
Oh good, I’m jumping up and down with excitement…another round of talented writers and their 6-Sentence Stories!! Denise, our lovely host, always serves up intriguing prompt words…by which I mean, “oh gosh, what am I gonna do with that?” And yet I keep showing up! If you’re new here, click on her link above to get all the needed info–and get hooked on 6SS!!
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When the Birchwick-Westling Municipal cop flagged him down, Judd expected the ancient Caddy must have a taillight out–he was wrong…the young officer was writing him up for speeding.
Judd was irritable, handed his ID out the window, watched the kid’s eyebrows raise–“problem?” he asked with no inflection.
“No, I’m just surprised–this says you’re a detective, retired…what’s your hurry today, Sir?”
“I have an appointment with the pastor in Birchwick Cliff–I guess I wasn’t paying attention, my thoughts wandered…” (maybe he’d get a pass, consideration for a veteran who might have heroic stories from the old days, and commendations–but nope, no favors).
“Hey, it happens,”–the young cop was jovial, and in no rush–“so you know him, the pastor who wrote a book about Birchwick Cliff’s haunting…do you think all those things happened like he said in the book?”
Judd took a long moment’s ponder, remembering Richard’s description of the Cliff’s sole lawman who came across worse than Barney Fife when Richard first arrived: a superior attitude frosted with suspicion–and useless as boobs on a boar; he nodded, said, “Yes, the pastor is a straight arrow–he didn’t write a novel, he penned his nightmare…and two nights ago I had the identical one myself.”
~ Cale
Life can seem like a battle
day after care-worn day…
one thing piled on another
till faith begins to fray…
all hope, these countless
things would slay–
but I’ve lived too long
to doubt my Lord
walked with Him
a goodly way…
So I know well
He’ll never abandon
not ever betray–
He holds my hand
and the promised victory…
whatever dark trial
He has final say!
~ Cale
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For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world—our [continuing, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God]. 1 John 5:4
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Who is the one who is victorious and overcomes the world? It is the one who believes and recognizes the fact that Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5:5
Deuteronomy 20:4
For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”
1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
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Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us [so much that He died for us]. Romans 8:37
2 Chronicles 20:15
And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.
~ Cale
https://lindaghill.com/2026/04/22/one-liner-wednesday-decisions-decisions-2/
Badge by Laura @ riddlefromthemiddle.com
Bless JESUS’ Name and never stop speaking about His goodness
Give up obsessive perfectionism
Be more courageous and strong
Be more attentive to what’s important, let small stuff go
Drink more water, eat less popcorn
Stop being jealous of neighbor’s popularity🙄
Be more disciplined–wiser–about spending habits
Be more diligent in praying for others
Be less critical, more compassionate
Complain less, Praise GOD & thank Him More
Think longer…before I speak too fast
Encourage others often, and say, “I care about you”
Be patient with others…and myself
Worry less, do my “audacious faith”
Unchain my heart
Offer grace as generously as I share other gifts
Be less rigid, more relaxed
Choose JOY & GRATITUDE always
Remember to be KIND and understanding
Maintain a youthful spirit
Forgive more quickly
Never stop laughing, and making others laugh
Keep cooking/baking till my stove dies (& share more food, eat less)
Be settled in God’s WORD, trust HIM more
Stay still in Bible several times a day
Beat the devil down when, uninvited, he tries to stay
Remember: sleep is NOT optional
Be calmer, less Crazy
Keep on writing
Wait & watch for oportunities to nudge folks toward the Lord
Push the Past away, look to promised brighter Tomorrow😇
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For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the LORD, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jer 29:11
~♥~
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“The LORD is my portion and my inheritance,” says my soul; “Therefore I have hope in Him and wait expectantly for Him.”
Lam 3:24
~♥~
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I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.] Phil 4:13
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You too, be patient; strengthen your hearts [keep them energized and firmly committed to God], because the coming of the Lord is near. James 5:8
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For with God nothing [is or ever] shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37
1 Corinthians 1:7-8
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. / He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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FOR YET IN A VERY LITTLE WHILE, HE WHO IS COMING WILL COME, AND WILL NOT DELAY. Heb 10:37
Poetry ~ Cabbage After Christmas 