In His Praise

05Dec 2021 by Kathy Tucker No Comments

In His Praise — December 5, 2021

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“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…” John 1:14 What good news this second Sunday of Advent brings! Not only was Jesus born to save us from our sins, but He  lived among the people of His day; and He still  lives among us! In fact, His name was called Immanuel, which means “God with us”. (Paraphrased Isaiah 7:14) As children of God we have Jesus living in our hearts. He goes with us throughout our daily activities. He shields us from harm, blesses us in more ways than we know and He gives us guidance and help throughout our lives.  What a blessing to know that Emmanuel will never leave us!
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28Nov 2021 by Kathy Tucker No Comments

In His Praise — November 28, 2021

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Jesus said, “I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk  in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Today marks the first Sunday in Advent. In definition the word advent means arrival. In the church Advent is a time to prepare once again for the celebration of the birth of Christ. It is the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. Today we heard that Jesus came to be a light in a dark world. What wonderful news this must have been for people of long ago, — the poor, the sick, the hurting, the lonely. They finally had hope and joy; and someone was coming that really cared about THEM! Someone that could free them from the bondages of their everyday…
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21Nov 2021 by Kathy Tucker No Comments

In His Praise — November 21, 2021

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“Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those that seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgement he has pronounced,” Psalm 105:1-5 Although Thanksgiving Day is in the forefront of our minds, let us find ways everyday to say thank you to our great and loving Lord. These verses from the book of Psalms encourage us to do  just that. We should worship and praise God all the time and share with others what He has done in our…
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14Nov 2021 by Kathy Tucker No Comments

In His Praise — November 14, 2021

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“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…” Matthew 6:9b These are the words Jesus used to begin His prayer to Father God. Many of us know this prayer (the Lord’s Prayer) by heart and have repeated it numerous times. It is very familiar to Christians.   Let’s look at what this first sentence really means though. As we address God and approach His throne, it should be with the utmost respect, reverence and humility. This simple verse does that very thing. The word “hallowed” means to be made holy or consecrated, another description says to be greatly revered or honored.  Jesus was giving praise, honor and reverence to God. That is the example we should follow whenever we speak these words. Our hearts and minds should be filled with praise…
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07Nov 2021 by Kathy Tucker No Comments

In His Praise — November 7, 2021

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“The Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made.” Psalm 145:13b  This verse  should fill our hearts with praise and thankfulness. It should make us overflow with joy to know that we serve such a God  as this. One whose word is full of real promises for us. Promises that are true. Promises that will never change or go away, for God never changes His mind or takes back His word. We can depend on God to do whatever He has said He will do. The second half of this verse is just as reassuring as the first part. It reminds us that God is loving to all he has made. That’s us! We are God’s creation and although we sin and do not…
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31Oct 2021 by Kathy Tucker No Comments

In His Praise — October 31, 2021

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“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save you. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with his singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 What comfort and joy these words bring to our mind and soul. In times of trouble or distress, God is with us. He protects us, delights in us, soothes us and even joyfully sings over us. Why? Because He loves us! What a wonderful God we serve.! We owe Him all of our love and dedication. How can we give Him any less?
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24Oct 2021 by Kathy Tucker No Comments

In His Praise — October 24, 2021

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“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”  Psalm 100:4-5. These are beautiful words of praise for our God. When we draw near to Him, whether in church, at home or any other place, we should always have praise on our lips and thanksgiving in our hearts. God is worthy of every bit of our worship and adoration!  He is a good God whose unchanging love lasts forever. It is promised for us today and for generations to come! How great is our God! Don’t spend another minute without this love in your life, accept His salvation today. Repent from your sins and let…
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17Oct 2021 by Kathy Tucker No Comments

In His Praise — October 17, 2021

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“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13 We hear the term “stand your ground” used from time to time today. Basically standing your ground means not backing down in the face of controversy. In today’s scripture we read those same words used to encourage and instruct God’s people when dealing with evil that comes into our lives. The verses, just after this one (Ephesians 6:14-18), describe how Christians should prepare for the battles that will be encountered.  We must protect ourselves by being wrapped in God’s truth and righteousness. We must be always ready to let His peace shine through our lives and…
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10Oct 2021 by Kathy Tucker No Comments

In His Praise — October 10, 2021

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Now in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 And God said,  “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons…” Genesis 1:14 Fall is a beautiful time of the year. Leaves are changing colors, temperatures are beginning to cool off, fall mornings are nice and crisp. Children and adults alike enjoy seeing pumpkins, gourds and other seasonal decoration start to appear.  Our minds are turned to hayrides, football games, bonfires and other fall activities. God surely knew best when He gave us different seasons to enjoy.  During all the seasons of our lives we should praise God for His goodness and His perfect timing. What a blessing to…
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03Oct 2021 by Kathy Tucker No Comments

In His Praise — October3, 2021

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“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5:16b This scripture is found in a section in the NIV Bible subtitled The Prayer of Faith.  In the verses just before this one, some questions are asked, “Is any one in trouble? Is any one happy? Is anyone sick?  The remedy for all of these is to pray. When we converse with God and bring our concerns and joys to Him (and that is what prayer is), we are opening up to all the power, might and love that can be imagined. God has all the answers. He has all the healing, all the hope and is all that we need.  He deserves all of our praise.  He promises in verse 16 that when we pray believing and…
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