Category: BIBLE SCRIPTURES

I’d Rather Be ~ One-Liner Wednesday

April 15, 2026

Frankly, my dear…I’d much rather be in Heaven where life is finally perfect–but since I’m still here, there must be more for me to do, encouraging those whose lives are harder than mine.

~ Cale

Amplified Bible
Therefore encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

https://lindaghill.com/2026/04/15/one-liner-wednesday-id-rather-be/

Badge by Laura @ riddlefromthemiddle.com

Only One True God

April 15, 2026

ONE GOD TRUE

ONLY ONE

there’s nothing we can do

to Save, Redeem ourselves

it’s already been done

by JESUS CHRIST

the ONLY ONE TRUE GOD

with Power

Divine

Authority ~

GOD’s SON

REIGNING KING

for all Eternity

~ Cale

Isaiah 44:6
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.

Isaiah 45:22-25
Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. / By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. / Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.

Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One. / And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

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4The idols [of the nations] are silver and gold,

The work of man’s hands.

5They have mouths, but they cannot speak;

They have eyes, but they cannot see;

6They have ears, but they cannot hear;

They have noses, but they cannot smell;

7They have hands, but they cannot feel;

They have feet, but they cannot walk;

Nor can they make a sound with their throats.

8Those who make them will become like them,

Everyone who trusts in them.  Ps 115:4-8

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Douay-Rheims Bible
Assemble yourselves, and come, and draw near together, ye that are saved of the Gentiles: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven work, and pray to a god that cannot save. 

 Isaiah 45:20

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We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. / For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.

I Corinth 8:4-6

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Romans 1:21-23
For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.

Habakkuk 2:18-19
What use is an idol, that a craftsman should carve it—or an image, a teacher of lies? For its maker trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. / Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Awake!’ or to silent stone, ‘Arise!’ Can it give guidance? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, yet there is no breath in it at all.”

 

NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES (& when a ‘negative’ is actually a blessing!)

April 14, 2026

I don’t know if you’ve noticed (I only realized it today), but with just a shift of letters, NAME becomes AMEN.  In the context of Christian faith this really thrilled me–because JESUS is the Name above all names, and to whatever He says, I strive to shout out an enthusiastic AMEN, LORD!

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Amplified Bible
And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among people by which we must be saved [for God has provided the world no alternative for salvation].” Acts 4:12

1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.

EXTRA GOOD NEWS!

There are some words we usually consider “negatives”, at first glance: no, not, never, none, nothing–but did you know that God’s Word contains promises of His love and goodness, using the same words??  Check out these next verses and be BLESSED!

Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

1 Samuel 12:22
Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own.

Good News Translation
neither the world above nor the world below–there is nothing in all creation that will ever be able to separate us from the love of God which is ours through Christ Jesus our Lord.  Romans 8:39

AND THIS VERSION IS FOR ALL MY FELLOW SUFFERERS OF DEPRESSION:

Haweis New Testament
nor exaltation, nor deepest depression, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.  Rom 8:39

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

English Standard Version
The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. Psalm 34:22

Jeremiah 32:40
I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me.

Isaiah 54:10
Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

Isaiah 49:15-16
Amplified Bible
[The LORD answered] “Can a woman forget her nursing child And have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.  “Indeed, I have inscribed [a picture of] you on the palms of My hands ~ ♥

Monday Mercy, Might, Miracles

April 13, 2026

Amplified Bible
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who keeps the covenant and lovingkindness, Do not let all the hardship seem insignificant before You, Which has come upon us… Nehemiah 9:32

LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart.  1 Kings 8:23

King James Bible
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. Ps 147:5

Job 36:5
Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.

Jeremiah 32:17
“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!

Daniel 2:20-22
declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. / He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.

Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

LOVE…

April 12, 2026

LOVE, 1st Corinthians 13

4Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. 5It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. 6It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail]. 7Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].  

13And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13

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“Let us forget with generosity those who cannot love us.”

Pablo Neruda

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Literary humor about Love:

Erich Maria Remarque, author of All Quiet On the Western Front, years ago made this analysis:  “American novel–two people want each other from the beginning but don’t get each other until the end.  French novel–two people get together right at the beginning, but from then on don’t want each other anymore.  Russian novel–two people don’t want each other or get each other, and for the next 800 pages they brood about it.”

 

Reflection

April 12, 2026

https://travelwithintent.com/2026/04/11/reflection-3/

Amplified Bible
For now [in this time of imperfection] we see in a mirror dimly [a blurred reflection, a riddle, an enigma], but then [when the time of perfection comes we will see reality] face to face. Now I know in part [just in fragments], but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known [by God].  1 Corinth 13:12

Amplified Bible
As in water face reflects face, So the heart of man reflects man. Proverbs 27:19

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Mirror’s reflection

does not cheer me every day

portrait is old, dim

I recall glamorous face

men stared too long, missed green light

~ Cale

HE Knows Me

April 11, 2026

I know that I know that I KNOW Jesus loves me💖  “The Bible tells me so”–and HE shows me everyday in so many blessed ways!  The best part is–HE Knows Me, and loves me anyway!

Here’s an “oldie” from the Contemporary Christian music files, by Dallas Holm. 

God bless you! ~ Cale

Amplified Bible
But if anyone loves God [with awe-filled reverence, obedience and gratitude], he is known by Him [as His very own and is greatly loved]. 1 Corinth 8:3

Acts 13:38-39
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. / Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.

1 John 4:7-8
Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

John 10:14
I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me.

Amplified Bible
Therefore know [without any doubt] and understand that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who is keeping His covenant and His [steadfast] lovingkindness to a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments; Deut 7:9

Just Jesus: Abundant Joy (nothing else needed)

April 10, 2026

J

JESUS JOY

E

EVERYDAY in every season, He’s the One for me!

S

SHEPHERD (not just Good, the Best)–He keeps His sheep well; ever watchful, He feeds, leads tenderly…

U

UNTIL He returns, His chosen wait eagerly…

S

SON of GOD, SAVIOR of the World, SEEKER of the Lost, Light in the darkness, Healer, Truth, Teacher, Counselor, Advocate, God’s Word made flesh… ~ and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom.

He freely gives grace, mercy, wisdom, and more–in abundant supply.  Whatever you need, HE’s got it ~ don’t be shy, He’s approachable, full of Love.  Just ASK, SEEK, KNOCK–He will always answer, His arms are open wide.

How do I know any of this?  Glad you asked, because I’m not making it up!  In 2011, during Holy Week, I was visited by the Trinity: Father, Son, Holy Ghost (Spirit).  I saw them as though from a distance–the way you’d see and recognize someone coming toward you on a foggy day.

They stood together in the northwest corner of my living room, and Father God spoke as clearly as my best friend in IL would.  He said, “you’ve had a difficult time, your years have not been easy–wouldn’t you like to have the Abundant Life My Son died to give you?”

I said YES!  That was my first Best Easter, I will never forget it–and I’ve been beyond-grateful ever since.  I’ve told my story to lots of people and no one has ever expressed disbelief (suggesting I was delusional or spinning a tale from “wild imagination”). 

Every single person has said they felt goosebumps; they knew that my Jesus and the Visitation was the real deal.  HE has forgiven me much, healed me of some things.  He is my strength and courage to face each day…and His Presence fills me with JOY.  Just thought you might like to know😊

~ Cale

Amplified Bible
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bondage, true freedom]. 2 Corinth 3:17

9“So I say to you, ask and keep on asking, and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking, and you will find; knock and keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 10For everyone who [h]keeps on asking [persistently], receives; and he who keeps on seeking [persistently], finds; and to him who keeps on knocking [persistently], the door will be opened. Luke 11:9-10

Amplified Bible Portions of Book of John

And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception). John 1:14

2 He who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep [the protector and provider]. 3 The [a]doorkeeper opens [the gate] for this man, and the sheep hear his voice and pay attention to it. And [knowing that they listen] he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out [to pasture]. 4 When he has brought all his own sheep outside, he walks on ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice and recognize his call. 5 They will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers.”

7 So Jesus said again, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, I am [b]the Door for the sheep [leading to life]. 8 All who came before Me [as false messiahs and self-appointed leaders] are thieves and robbers, but the [true] sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the Door; anyone who enters through Me will be saved [and will live forever], and will go in and out [freely], and find pasture (spiritual security). 10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].

11[c] I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd [d] lays down His [own] life for the sheep.   14 I am the Good Shepherd, and I know [without any doubt those who are] My own and My own know Me [and have a deep, personal relationship with Me]– 15 even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father–and I lay down My [very own] life [sacrificing it] for the benefit of the sheep. 16 I have [e]other sheep [beside these] that are not of this fold. I must bring those also, and they will listen to My voice and pay attention to My call, and they will become [f]one flock with one Shepherd. 

My Hope, Helper, Happiness

April 8, 2026

I won’t go back, and I won’t quit

I won’t go back, and I won’t quit

I’ll say it again:

I won’t go back, and I won’t quit!

My hope is in The Lord

HE says my best is yet to be

my future’s filled with blessings

Not cancelled by calamity

He’s my helper, hope and happiness

why would I entertain defeat?

that Devil lost the battle already

I won’t fall for his vile deceit!

~ Cale

Amplified Bible
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.  Romans 15:13

Romans 5:5
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

New Living Translation
What joy for those you choose to bring near, those who live in your holy courts. What festivities await us inside your holy Temple.  Psalm 5:4

Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.”

Proverbs 10:28
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness ~

Psalm 16:11
You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Psalm 146:5
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God ~

New International Version
The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies.  Psalm 118:7

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Joshua 1:5
No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Psalm 54:4
Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.

God’s Goodness, Grace, Generosity

April 7, 2026

Dear Readers, you can be “G, as in Grateful” I didn’t copy the entire Bible over here today!  Hope you are blessed by the Lord God’s generous grace. ✝💖✝ ~ Hagar

Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 107:8-9
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. / For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

Titus 3:4-7
But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, / He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. / This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!

Your strength comes from God’s grace.  Hebrews 13:8 

1 Chronicles 29:12-14
Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.

Psalm 145:7-9
They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness. / The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion. / The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made.

Ephesians 1:6-8
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace / that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

New Living Translation
Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. 2 Corinth 9:11

John 1:16
From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.

Colossians 1:13-14
He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, / in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.