Happy Sunday, everyone is welcome! This first music vid is my new favorite worship song–oooh, I just feel it all the way to my toes!! Can’t keep my arms from raising, feet from dancing as I praise the Lord!
… Patchwork life
patched-up heart
fading patchwork brain
patchwork thoughts unraveling
mismatched memories
tear
remain…
but patchwork soul
is prized posession
redemption stitched
with reddest thread
(Jesus bled)
’round each stained square ~
~ Cale
https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2026/02/21/weekend-writing-prompt-456-patchwork/
https://estherchilton.co.uk/2026/02/18/writing-prompts-103/
Ah yes, I’m a grateful gal!!
The “gigantor totes project” is nearly finished, and still thrilling me. Thankful they are good quality plastic and quite reasonably priced…I probably only need 2 more, yippee!
Very thankful for my “Russian doll”, caregiver extraordinaire. Even after falling and wounding both wrists she was still eager to help me–I felt a bit guilty, needing her to use the difficult can opener on 6 small cans of tuna last Monday, but she insisted so I sent her home with another home-baked cake. Her big smile makes my heart happy!
And yesterday I learned she’s just as good with communication skills, as with shopping and household stuff. That was a huge relief…I can tell her things, not keep them bottled up for fear she’ll quit.
Very grateful to have a good speaker at church today–the message was “What Do You See?”, and Pastor talked about how we view folks, impacts how we’ll treat them. Do we see them through the lens of bias or bitterness? We’re all made in God’s image, and we need to see everyone as HE sees them, with LOVE.
I ordered some yummy mini dumplings from Amazon–oh my, they’re like small potstickers filled with seasoned chicken and cabbage…delightful!
The temps were cold…then last night warmed up and we have serious rain–all of which I’m thankful for indeed (no snow).
I managed to finish the 1000-piece puzzle (with much frustration–but hey, squinting through cataracts, that’s a grateful victory)!
Both of my neighbor’s cats are in heat…after a 2-day absence, they were quite happy to see me (not sure what that means, but I’ll take it as a positive–they weren’t snarling at me).
Thankful for blogging: the socializing (within my comfort limits), and knowing I can still “write something”.
Always and ever grateful that I’m a beloved child of God, and He is for me!
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Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father] Ephesians 5:1King James Bible
When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. Psalm 56:9
Life is precious because there are no limits to the fineness of human sensitivities. We are capable of responding to the good, the true, the beautiful. We have the capacity to love and to respond to love.” ~ Norman Cousins
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Love cares about people. What they feel. What they need. Where they live. Love hopes for God’s best. Always. In everything.” ~ Ann Kiemel
February sky
dove-gray clouds shot through with peach
day to night praise-prayers
~ Cale
One of my favorite Bible passages:
The Cloud on the Tabernacle
15Now on the day that the tabernacle was erected, the cloud [of God’s presence] covered the tabernacle, that is, the tent of the Testimony; and in the evening it was over the tabernacle, appearing like [a pillar of] fire until the morning. 16So it was continuously; the cloud covered it by day, and the appearance of fire by night. 17Whenever the cloud was lifted from over the tent (tabernacle), afterward the Israelites would set out; and in the place where the cloud stopped, there the Israelites would camp. 18At the LORD’S command the Israelites would journey on, and at His command they would camp. As long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle they remained camped. 19Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the Israelites would keep their obligation to the LORD and not set out. 20Sometimes the cloud remained only a few days over the tabernacle, and in accordance with the command of the LORD they remained camped. Then at His command they set out. 21If sometimes the cloud remained [over the tabernacle] from evening only until morning, when the cloud was lifted in the morning, they would journey on; whether in the daytime or at night, whenever the cloud was lifted, they would set out. 22Whether it was two days or a month or a year that the cloud [of the LORD’S presence] lingered over the tabernacle, staying above it, the Israelites remained camped and did not set out; but when it was lifted, they set out. 23At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they journeyed on; they kept their obligation to the LORD, in accordance with the command of the LORD through Moses. Numbers 9:15-23 Amplified Bible
(Nehemiah 8:10)
The word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” And I said, “I see the branch of an almond tree.” Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am [actively] watching over My word to fulfill it.”
Jeremiah 1:11-12, Amplified Bible
Image: Public Domain, Vincent_van_Gogh_-_Almond_blossom_-_Google_Art_Project
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He will send from heaven and save me; He calls to account him who tramples me down. Selah. God will send out His lovingkindness and His truth. Psalm 57:3
I am so excited to share this video from last week at Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC! An online member for a number of years, I consider it my long-distance “home church”–and Pastor Steven Furtick’s messages get better every week. He’s genuine, humble, honest, and humorous–and he knows the Bible inside out. He wears his heart and his faith on his sleeve, and I’ve been deeply blessed by how he ministers God’s Word.
I hope you enjoy their amazing gospel music team, and hearing about all that the Lord has done through a young couple–Steven and Holly–who were only 25 when they felt called to start a church, and had only 19 folks with them. The story is moving, filled with miracles and the favor of God on faith-filled people. And they are the first to give All Glory to GOD!
~ Cale
Some people love Valentine’s Day, others abhor it…or think it’s just one more holiday to enrich those in the business of selling stuff. But I’m not so cynical, because my Valentine is the ONE TRUE GOD who loves me like the ROCK HE is–JESUS. He treats me exceptionally well everyday, His Presence wafts around me with the perfume of Heaven.
Okay, I can hear the eye-rolling, and I understand how crazy I might sound, romanticizing the Lord an’ all–but here’s the thing: though I live a normal life with challenges—the relationship I’m talking about is REAL; and I can’t shy away from sharing about Him…because then the stones would cry out (Jesus replied, “I tell you, if these [people] keep silent, the stones will cry out [in praise]!”)
Do you remember the movie “Sister Act”–with Whoopi Goldberg, who played a gal hiding out in a convent, after witnessing a mob hit? The nuns were great and the music was fabulous: “My Guy”, “I Will Follow Him”, “Rescue Me” were all adapted to reflect their spiritual love affair with Jesus.
Those songs weren’t merely pop tunes–the Bible is full of scripture about how much the Lord God loves people, and runs to the rescue over and over throughout history. Read the stories for yourself–here’s a ‘short’ list of verses:
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. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned…” John 3:16-18 King James Bible
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Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Romans 8:34
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The LORD appeared to me (Israel) from ages past, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you. Jeremiah 31:3
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For His lovingkindness prevails over us [and we triumph and overcome through Him], And the truth of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!) Psalm 117:2
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Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you, LORD JEHOVAH God, are compassionate and hovering, patient and abounding in grace and truth! Psalm 86:15
New International Version
I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. Psalm 89:2
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O the depth of the divine goodness, wisdom, and contrivance! how impenetrable are his decrees, and his ways past finding out! Romans 11:33
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And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity. 2 Corinthians 9:8
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Bless the LORD, O my soul;
all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and do not forget all His kind deeds—
He who forgives all your iniquities
who redeems your life from the Pit
and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion,
who satisfies you with good things,
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Psalm 103:1-5 Berean Standard Bible
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We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedomd and forgave our sins. Colossians 1:11-13 New Living Translation
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Therefore if there is any encouragement and comfort in Christ [as there certainly is in abundance], if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship [that we share] in the Spirit, if [there is] any [great depth of] affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same [a]love [toward one another] Philippians 2:1-2 Amplified Bible
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Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
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For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence]. Psalm 103:11
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There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love]. 1 John 4:18
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See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! 1 John 3:1
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In Him also we have received an inheritance [a destiny—we were claimed by God as His own], having been predestined (chosen, appointed beforehand) according to the purpose of Him who works everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His will… Ephesians 1:11
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New Living Translation
And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. Romans 5:5
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Who is a God like You, who forgives wickedness And passes over the rebellious acts of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He [constantly] delights in mercy and lovingkindness. Micah 7:18
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…walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance. Ephesians 5:2
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If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you. For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died. And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:13-15 Berean Standard Bible
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Holman Christian Standard Bible
Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy, He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead… 1 Peter 1:3
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This hope [this confident assurance] we have as an anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot break down under whatever pressure bears upon it]—a safe and steadfast hope that enters within the veil [of the heavenly temple, that most Holy Place in which the very presence of God dwells] Hebrews 6:19
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New Living Translation
For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory. 2 Corinthians 1:20
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‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’ Isaiah 41:10
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The LORD will fight for you while you [only need to] keep silent and remain calm.” Exodus 14:14
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The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
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Beloved, we are [even here and] now children of God, and it is not yet made clear what we will be [after His coming]. We know that when He comes and is revealed, we will [as His children] be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is [in all His glory]. 1 John 3:2
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Therefore, since we have been justified [that is, acquitted of sin, declared blameless before God] by faith, [let us grasp the fact that] we have peace with God [and the joy of reconciliation with Him] through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed). Romans 5:1
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So there remains a [full and complete] Sabbath rest for the people of God. Hebrews 4:9
Poetry ~ Cabbage After Christmas 