He Is Worthy of my Praise

04/23/2026

My Thoughts of the Day - April 23, 2026. - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲

The gospel is not just the beginning of our faith—it is the foundation, the power, and the promise that carries us all the way home. In Jesus Christ, our salvation is complete: secured in the past, sustained in the present, and guaranteed in the future.

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” (𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟭:𝟭𝟲–𝟭𝟳)

𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 — 𝗪𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 (𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)
Through the finished work of Jesus Christ, our sins have been fully forgiven, and we have been declared righteous before God. This is not something we earned, but a gift received by faith.
“Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟱:𝟭)

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 — 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 (𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)
Even now, God is at work in us, shaping us into the image of His Son. The same gospel that saved us continues to sustain and transform us daily by His grace.
“To us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟭:𝟭𝟴)
"And I am sure of this, that he who began ha good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." (𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟭:𝟲)
"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age," (𝗧𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝟮:𝟭𝟭–𝟭𝟮)

𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 — 𝗪𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 (𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)
Our salvation will be fully realized when we stand in the presence of Christ, free from sin and made perfect in Him. This is our living hope, secured by His promise.
“Our salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.” (𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟭𝟯:𝟭𝟭)
"so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him." (𝗛𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝟵:𝟮𝟴)

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: from beginning to end, salvation belongs to the Lord. The gospel is not fragile—it is powerful, complete, and eternal. Because of Jesus, we can walk in confidence, rest in His grace, and rejoice in the hope set before us.

“To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood… to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

Bill and Linda

04/06/2026

My thoughts for the day. - April 6, 2026

"No one lives up to even his or her own moral standards. If we fall short of our own standards, what will we do before God's?"
That truth hits deep. Even by our own measure, we fall short. We set standards for kindness, patience, honesty—and still miss the mark. And yet, how often do we carry the weight of trying to prove ourselves worthy, as if striving harder could somehow make us right before a holy God?

The reality is, our own moral standards can become a burden. They can lead to guilt, frustration, and even quiet despair when we realize we can’t live up to them. And if we can’t meet our own expectations, how could we ever meet God’s perfect and holy standard?

The good news is—we were never meant to.

Scripture reminds us:
“𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙤𝙙.” (Romans 3:23 ESV)

Left to ourselves, it’s impossible. But God never asked us to do it alone. In His grace, He gave us His Spirit—not to condemn us, but to lead us, help us, and transform us from the inside out.

“𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙝.” (Galatians 5:16 ESV)

This is where hope lives. Not in trying harder, but in surrendering deeper. Not in perfect performance, but in daily dependence.

God’s standard is holy—but His grace is greater. Through Christ, we are not only forgiven but empowered. The Spirit works in us, shaping us, guiding us, and reminding us that our righteousness is found in Him, not in ourselves.

So, when you feel the weight of falling short, don’t run from God—run to Him.

He already knows.
He already loves.
And He is already at work within you.

“𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨. 𝙏𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙗𝙚 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧. 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙣.” (Romans 11:36 ESV)

Bill & Linda

04/05/2026

Holy Week 2026 a few of my thoughts - Resurrection Sunday!

𝐇𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐧, 𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐲. — Matthew 28:6 (ESV)

This is not a theological concept.
This is not a tradition passed down through generations.
This is not wishful thinking.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡.

When the angel spoke to the women at the tomb, he didn’t say, “Just believe me.”
He didn’t say, “Take this on faith alone.”
He said, “Come and see.”

Look closely. Step near. Experience it for yourself.

The empty tomb is God’s invitation to every heart:
Not blind belief—but personal encounter.

And that same invitation is now our assignment.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬.
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧.
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞.

You simply need to say:
“Come and see what Jesus has done in my life.”

Because the resurrection is not just something we explain—
it’s something we proclaim and point people toward.

And because He lives, our hope is not small—it is overflowing with promise:

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐲.
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
— Romans 8:1 (ESV)

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝.
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55 (ESV)

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.
“I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
— Matthew 28:20 (ESV)

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰.
“We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead… we too might walk in newness of life.”
— Romans 6:4 (ESV)

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞.
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself.”
— John 14:3 (ESV)

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝.
“For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17 (ESV)

Scripture reminds us:

“𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭! 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐲, 𝐇𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝.”
— 1 Peter 1:3 (ESV)

“𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬, 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (ESV)

“𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬.”
— Romans 5:8 (ESV)

This is the unseen hope we carry every day.

A hope not built on feelings, but on a finished work.
A hope not shaken by circumstances, but anchored in an empty tomb.
A hope that reminds us: death is not the end, sin is not the final word, and darkness does not win.

Today, let’s live like the tomb is truly empty.

Let’s invite others—not just to hear about Jesus—
but to come and see.

Because the truth that changed your life
is the same truth that can change theirs.

"Because the tomb is empty the promise of Christ is not."
Bill & Linda

03/19/2026

Thursday's Wisdom Corner - Philippians 4:8

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Philippians 4:8 ESV

Philippians 4:8 isn’t a suggestion — it’s a strategy for victory.

Paul gives us a mental framework strong enough to steady the soul in any storm.

The command “think on these things” comes from the Greek:
ταῦτα λογίζεσθε — tauta logizesthe
A word that means:
to reckon, to dwell on, to let something shape your inner world.

This is intentional. Focused. Warrior‑like thinking.
And look at the strength in each Greek word Paul uses:

- ἀληθῆ (alēthē) — true, grounded in God’s reality
- σεμνά (semna) — honorable, weighty with dignity
- δίκαια (dikaia) — just, aligned with God’s righteousness
- ἁγνά (hagna) — pure, clean and uncorrupted
- προσφιλῆ (prosphilē) — lovely, drawing the heart toward beauty
- εὔφημα (euphēma) — commendable, worthy of admiration
- ἀρετή (aretē) — excellence, moral courage
- ἔπαινος (epainos) — praise, things God approves

Paul is teaching us how to fight back.
Not with fists.
Not with force.
But with a mind anchored in Christ.

When anxiety rises, you return to what is true.
When discouragement whispers, you cling to what is honorable.
When darkness presses in, you fix your thoughts on what is pure, lovely, and praiseworthy.

This is how peace wins.
This is how faith stands firm.
This is how the mind becomes a place where Christ reigns.

ταῦτα λογίζεσθε — Think boldly. Think intentionally. Think victoriously.

"To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen."
Bill and Linda

03/18/2026

Wednesday’s Wisdom Corner – Romans 8:28

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” – Romans 8:28 (ESV)

The beauty of this promise is not found in our circumstances—but in our God.

The Puritans often reminded believers that this verse is rooted in the absolute sovereignty of God. Nothing is outside of His control. Nothing is wasted. As Thomas Watson wrote, God uses both the best and the worst things for the good of His people. Even affliction—though painful in the moment—is used by God to sanctify, refine, and draw us closer to Christ.

This “good” is not always comfort, ease, or earthly happiness. Scripture makes clear that the ultimate good is that we are being conformed to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29). God is not merely arranging better circumstances—He is shaping holy people.
What may seem like chaos to us is never outside His perfect plan. What feels like loss is never without purpose. What appears broken is being worked together by the hand of a faithful and sovereign God.

Take comfort today: the same God who ordains all things also loves you with an everlasting love. His plan cannot be thwarted, and His purposes will stand.

Even now… He is working.

Grace, mercy, and peace be with you,
Bill & Linda

02/21/2026

Reflection of Galatians 5:22-23 ESV this morning.

In Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV), we’re reminded that the fruit of the Spirit is not something we manufacture by willpower — it is something the Holy Spirit produces in a surrendered life.

It begins with love. In many ways, every other fruit is simply love in action.

Love is the root. The rest are beautiful expressions of that love at work within us:

* Joy is love delighting in God and in others.
* Peace is love resting confidently in the Lord’s promises.
* Patience is love waiting without giving up.
* Kindness is love responding with grace.
* Goodness is love choosing what is right.
* Faithfulness is love keeping its word.
* Gentleness is love expressed with humility and care.
* Self-control is love resisting temptation for the sake of honoring Christ.

As we grow in faith, love becomes more deeply rooted in our hearts. It begins shaping how we speak, how we respond, and how we live. What once felt difficult becomes evidence of the Spirit’s transforming work within us.

Be encouraged today — if you belong to Christ, the Spirit is producing fruit in you. Stay close to Him. Abide in His Word. Trust His work. The fruit will grow.

Grace, mercy, and peace be with you,
Bill and Linda

02/06/2026

Song of the Day - New by Sovereign Grace Music

"We are Yours alone, our life, our everything is Yours alone
Oh, King of mercy, make our hearts Your throne, we are Yours alone"

Nathan Stiff & David Zimmer

Scripture References:
Romans 5:8 "but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Ephesians 1:5 "he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,"

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

Philippians 1:11 " filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God."

Matthew 6:10 "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

Psalm 139:14 "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."

In an age of rampant individualism and self-centeredness, Christians joyfully acknowledge we are no longer our own. We belong to God and we belong to each other, because we have been bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). As the apostle Peter tells us: ""But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light"" (1 Peter 2:9). In Christ, God has given us a new identity and a new purpose.

“Lord reign unrivaled, within Your people, Your kingdom come, Your will be done in us”

Grace, mercy, and peace be with you today,
Bill and Linda

Official Music Video for Yours Alone by Sovereign Grace Music Written by Nathan Stiff and David Zimmer From the Album "Yours Alone"Scripture References: Roma...

11/20/2025

Be blessed today!

When the world whispers that your suffering is meaningless, rehearse these tastes of the glory to come — glory of which we know only the half.

10/25/2025

Verse Drop for Saturday. Be blessed. Bill