Local Musician Back From “The Voice” TV Show

Our family went this past Friday night to the summer concert series called Brazos Nights. They had a special guest named Holly Tucker who has been competing in the television show “The Voice”. Holly is from Lorena Texas which is a suburb of Waco, the city in which I reside.

 

Holly Tucker at Brazos Nights

Holly Tucker at Brazos Nights

While my daughter and I were waiting in line to get her autograph, her father was talking to her fans in the line. One fan was talking about her husband who was having surgery soon. Holly’s dad told the fan that he would be praying for her husband.

Holly’s parents, Johnny and Cheryl tucker founded a professional Christian band when they were in college called “Revised Edition”. They traveled all over the U.S. for six years and entrusted a producer to begin recording their own album but were ultimately taken advantage of.

They eventually settled down in Lorena and have three children. Holly, the youngest is carrying out their love of Music. In addition to following her ultimate dream of being a solo artist in the country music industry, Holly is also a member of a family trio, “The Tuckers”, who sing positive country and Christian music locally and around the state.

Holly is a student at Baylor University and like I said above, for the past 2 ½ months has been competing on the television show “The Voice”.  Here’s one of the songs she performed on the show: “How Great Thou Art” – The Voice Highlight – Holly Tucker.

On her website, it says that Holly’s dream is to become a country singer. She believes that it’s important to know where you come from and who blessed you with everything you have. To her, everything is about God. She goes on to say on her website that even if she never gets a record deal in Nashville, she is determined to use what God has given her with music to glorify Him.

 

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Staying in the Light

Sometimes we just need to be still and let things happen when they should. Like waiting for a red light to turn green, we just have to stay still until we get the go sign. In baseball or softball, it’s important to be disciplined and patient at the plate; waiting for your pitch. Here is a link to a poem about hitting home runs for God each day: Home Run.

I’m convinced that to have a nation that flourishes, we need God as our leader. Like a flashlight ahead of our path, stay in the light of God’s principles. This video inspires this thought: Stay – Jeremy Camp.

Be devoted to the teaching of Christian leaders, fellowship, breaking bread, and to prayer. – From Acts 2:42

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Being Disciplined in His Ways

Rewards come as a result of practice and hard work. Like an athlete that works out or a student that studies, being self-disciplined in the way that God wants us to live is the foundation to God’s blessings. As noted in Psalm 128, the foundation of God’s blessings are built on reverence and respect for Him; living according to the principles of His Word.

Nations will grow and flourish when the family unit works like a family unit should. This is where we need leadership in putting first things first, having disciplined plans, and carrying these plans out. Leaders of a family instill principles of God’s Word so good habits are repeated and excellence is the result.

If discipline starts in the family unit, it will carry over into society as a whole. Excellence then becomes a habit and plenty of work is available in a thriving economy. It is a privilege to have satisfying work that earns a living for a family and allows one to enjoy the fruits of their labor by spending time with those they love in comfort or rest; in peace among neighbors.

The world needs leaders and the most effective leader is a leader of a Godly family. My prayer today is for these leaders of families. I pray that they submit to the Lord’s will by putting Him first in their life; marriage, social life, career, and health.

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Questions for Reflection – Psalm 128 – 131

I just finished an amazing journey through Psalm 124-127. You can read about this journey at this link. As I step ahead on this journey through the Bible, the next adventure will take me to Psalm 128-131. Over the next few weeks, I will be posting about the journey and will use the questions below to help focus on each passage. Feel free to respond with a short note or a comment about any of these questions. Also, I welcome any other thoughts or ideas, favorite inspirational videos, photos, or favorite Bible verses. Just add them to the comments or to a Facebook page I’ve set up at this link: This Day With God.

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Psalm 128
Passage Lookup
What is the foundation of God’s blessings? List in your own words the blessings of God. Note the different aspects of life that are covered. In what ways can a lack of personal godliness lead a country to ruin?
 
Psalm 129
Passage Lookup
What positive thought comes through in this psalm? What about God’s character is seen through all these troubles? How should this knowledge of God’s character affect your feelings about your past? Change your daily living in the present?
 
Psalm 130
Passage Lookup
What are the psalmist’s concerns in verses 1-4? What characteristics of God lead you to have hope? What effect do you have on others when you are in the depths? What is involved in “waiting” in your life?

Psalm 131
Passage Lookup
How would you characterize David’s attitude toward himself? When does he begin to hope in the Lord? How can you begin to demonstrate humility and honesty toward God?

The above reading plan will be used as I share over the next few posts. It’s important to have a plan. I’m thankful that Jesus is God’s plan for us and by accepting Him as Savior; we have taken the steps necessary to make this day with Him amazing! At this link: God’s Plan for Us, is a post about accepting God’s plan or reaffirming our “YES” for Christ.
 
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Resources and Supplementary Helps Used in Posts
Adeney, Carol. This Morning with God. Downer Grove Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1978
First United Methodist Waco Podcast
Christ Notes
Family Times

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Our Relationship with Family

The lesson taught me in the previous reading of Psalm 127 and post at this link is to prepare and plan out my work. Our relationship with God is of highest priority because any work done that is not the will of God is unproductive.

The Bible teaches to focus more on activities like preparation, planning, and relationship building much like Jesus did with a prayer each morning; to see that each day is a gift of God and be careful to live wisely. Realize that relationships last forever and bring true happiness. I found this video to inspire the concept of love between a father and a daughter. Time goes by fast from the time a little one is born until they are ready to go out on their own so we should use our time wisely when raising our children. Here’s the video: Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman.




The time we have is short compared to the time in eternity with God. That’s why it’s important to spend time with God to get things right. I’m praying today as the Bible tells us in Psalm 90:12 – Lord, teach me to number my days aright, that I may gain a heart of wisdom.

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