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.😊✝😊
(from his calendar: You Were Made For This Moment, Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow)
https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/20/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-20th-2026/
FROM LINDA:
Would you look at that! It’s the 20th Just Jot it January 2026 daily prompt. Today’s prompt is brought to us by Maggie. Thank you, Maggie! Please be sure to visit Maggie’s blog to read her posts and say hello.
Your prompt for JusJoJan January 20th, 2026 is “unspoken.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!
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Would curses wound less
if they were unspoken?
Are blessings worth less
if left unspoken?
It’s the thought that counts
so the saying goes–
but kind words of truth
or ones which speak
genuine affirmation
can redeem a bad day
…even save a life
that’s falling away
~ Cale
Amplified Bible
“No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue that rises against you in judgment you will condemn. This [peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And this is their vindication from Me,” says the LORD.
Isaiah 54:17
PROVERBS
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He that speaks the word is an apple of gold in a vessel of beaten silver. Proverbs 25:11
Proverbs 15:23
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 10:20-21
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth. / The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
Proverbs 12:18
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 18:21
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
This one’s from Hagar:
He was phony as
Monopoly money
his repertoire
of emotions
counterfeit:
lies, false promises
rust and dust…
his sole apology
a cheap trinket
braided mess
of fool’s gold–
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/rdp-friday-emotion/
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/counterfeit/
https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/19/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-19th-2026/
FROM LINDA:
Wow. It’s already the 19th of January, and time for the Just Jot it January 2026 daily prompt. Our prompt today is courtesy of running enthusiast Warren. Thank you, Warren! Please be sure to visit Warren’s blog to read his posts and say hello.
Your prompt for JusJoJan January 19th, 2026 is “consistency.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!
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The consistency of faith
is like grandma’s taffy
Ingredients are boiled
till thick–then pulled
and stretched until
it’s shiny (like God’s grace
on a child’s face)–
Taffy is a chewy treat
tastes almost like
faith rewarded
Sweet!
~ Cale
Good day, friends! here’s another of Hagar’s poems:
♥🖤♥
Swinging forth, then back
his pendulum heart
today so merry
tomorrow monstrous–
and she was the bright penny
picked up for a song…
he spent her on his good days
he spent her till she was gone
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/three-things-challenge-mm306/
https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/18/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-18th-2026/
FROM LINDA:
“Welcome back! It’s time for our daily prompt for Just Jot it January 2026. Our prompt for January 18th is brought to us by the lovely Kaye. Thank you, Kaye! Please be sure to visit Kaye’s blog to read her posts and say hello.
Your prompt for JusJoJan January 18th, 2026 is “organ.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!”
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The heart is an organ
made to be strong
created for songs
to sing whole life long–
the heart is an organ
a passionate door
(each with unique key)
made to be strong
carry secrets and more–
my heart is an organ
made to last…
yet fragile as glass
~ Hagar
Contemporary Christian Music at its best, shared by Cale ~
A sweeter deal I’ll never find:
prepaid home eternal, mine–
the price to Builder? EVERYTHING
His Son on cross, pain echoing…
sound of pounding nails resounds
today in hearts where His shed blood
beats song of salvation, victory.
I’m no longer poor wanderer, stranger lost–
a heavenly mansion waits for me
dressed in glory, grace…and great, the cost.
Jesus, true Savior paid it all–
everyday I wake, call Him LORD
and thank Him for what I
could never afford.
~ Cale
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/prepaid/
Among the benefits of having access to church services online is that seniors and homebound folks don’t have to travel, and maneuver wheelchairs, walkers and such, amid parking lots and crowds of people.
And they can stay in their pajamas, not fuss with dressing up.
Some would argue a drawback: they’re missing out on coffee and donuts in the fellowship hall when the service ends, or going to local restaurants for brunch with friends.
“Community” and “socializing” are important to varying degrees, depending on personality types…(neighbors could meet together in one person’s house, and eat potluck as they criticize discuss the preacher’s sermon).
But I’m not one of them. Okay, I confess to eye-rolling, sighing, occasional head-shaking.
However, I don’t wait till after the service if I’m hungry. I “do” church in the recliner ‘pew’, and eat whatever I want (leftover pizza with pepperoni; pound cake; potato chips).
No one was bothered a’tall today, by me crunching Cheeze-It crackers (a perfectly respectable “communion wafer” substitute).
Really…?? I was supposed to eat just one? ~ Cale
Poetry ~ Cabbage After Christmas 