Hi Siestas! It is such a joy to be able to talk to you! My name is Sherry McClure and I just love this community so very much. I live in the suburbs of Houston, Texas, and I work here at Living Proof Ministries. One of my responsibilities right now at LPM is to help moderate your comments and it brings me such delight. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life in that way. All of you have so much to offer and I love getting to know you through your comments here! I also have the joy of tending to many of you through Facebook and I love y’all so incredibly much.
A little bit about me: I have been here at LPM for just over 11 years and have had the opportunity to do many things here! I started working at LPM when I had only been married for 2 years and we didn’t have children at the time. As I have grown and changed, my responsibilities at LPM have changed as well. I have been married for 13 years to David and we have two boys –Sam (9) and Jacob (7). We have a lot of fun together, but life with boys is loud, fast, and sometimes messy.  I also have the privilege of serving my home church in our women’s ministry. Life is full and fun! Some of the things that I enjoy most in this life are playing with my kids, being outside, shopping, cooking, and most of all, studying God’s word. His Word is the absolute thrill of my life. The Lord has recently breathed a new passion for His word into my soul and it is what I wake up for everyday…to see the Lord in His Word.  He is the love of my life.
1 Samuel 12:24 (ESV)
“Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.”
This is one of the verses that the Lord has given me to focus on throughout the entire year. He broke it down for me like this:
Only fear the Lord: I am not to fear failure. I am not to fear what someone may think. I am not to fear the enemy. I am not to fear people I think are my enemies. I am not to fear things I imagine. I am not to fear man. My only fear should be of the Lord. There is safety in fearing Him.
Serve him faithfully: I am to be faithful in the ways that He has given me to serve. I am to work in excellence and do everything unto Him.
With all your heart: I am to give my all to the things that I am serving in. No settling for mediocrity. No half-accomplishing things. No “it’s fine.” No “this will do.” I am to give my whole heart.
Consider what great things He has done for you: I want to be living in a constant state of gratitude before the Lord. I want to be mindful that He rescued me from the dominion of darkness and transferred me to the kingdom of light (Colossians 1:13). He indeed has done great things for us!
So, my dear sisters, I pray that you will only fear the Lord. I pray that you will serve Him with all of your heart. I pray that you will remember the great things He has done for you. He is everything and I pray you experience Him through His word as it sinks into your souls!
I love you all so much,
Sherry
Pendleton IN
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Isaiah 26:3 NLT
Harriett, St. Albert, Alberta, Canada Psalms 1:1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, NIV
Lee Anne, Deerfield Beach, Florida
I have told you these things,
so that in me
you may have peace.
In this world
you will have trouble.
But take heart!
I have overcome the world!
~John 16:33 (NIV)
Lisa S. Houston, TX
Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? Jesus Christ who died- more than than, who was raised to life- is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
Romans 8:33-34(NIV)
June – Bradford, Ontario
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” (â€Philippians‬ â€2‬:â€3‬ ESV)
Sheryl, Rocky Mount, NC
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever.
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain”. Hebrews 6:19 NIV
Kathy Brooks, Derry NH
“At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home.
I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth
when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,” says the Lord.
Zephaniah 3 :20
Kayla, Jacksonville, FL, “I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.” (â€Philippians‬ â€4‬:â€12‬ ESV)
Susan Stevens, Huntsville, AR “He must become greater, I must become less.” John 3:30 NIV
Lisa DeCarlo, Alpharetta, GA
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
For the sake of Christ, then I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecution, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV
Donna Boswell, Russellville, Kentucky
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6 NIV
Nancy R., Columbus,
1 John 3:18 NIV
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth.
Paige Woodard Mitchell, Minden, LA: “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.” Romans 12:12 (HCSB)
Heather-Douglasville, GA
John 8:10-11 NRSV
“Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, sir.”And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go your way, and from now on do not sin again.”
1 Thessalonians 5:5 (ESV)
For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness.
Emily Abilene,Texas
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:8
Cindy b Alton NH
Numbers6:24-26 may the Lord bless you and protect you
May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you
May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.NLT
Sharon Toth, Lincoln Park, Mi. “And may The Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! Psalm 90:17 NLT
Amanda Lebow, Brevard, NC…. “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 ESV
Wendy Puckett from Mayfield, KY
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says The Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”
Isaiah 1:18 (NIV)
Mia CLaire Lebow, Brevard, NC… “But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but the spirit of your Father who speaks in you.” Matthew 10:19-20 NKJV
Susan Smith, Helena, MT.
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Col 4:6
Sharon Bolton, Bowling Green, KY
Through the praise of children and infants
you have established a stronghold against your enemies,
to silence the foe and the avenger. Psalm 8:2 (NIV)
Nicole Taulman, Windsor, MO
Who, then is the man that fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him. He will spend his days in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.
Psalm 25:12-13, NIV
Sara Beth Terry; Montgomery AL
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. (James 1:5-8)
Priscilla Nash
San Antonio, Texas
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you with my victorious right hand. (Isaiah 41:10 NLT)
Rissa Clarksille, TN
But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart;consider what great things he has done for you.
1Samuel 12:24 (NIV)
Tammy, Deer Park, WA
Whom have I in heaven but you?
And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:25-26 NIV
Christy, Karen, Cheryl A Cord of Three Strands
Jay, OK
This is what the Lord says, “I have heard your prayer and I will heal you.”
2Kings 20:5b NIV
Terri from College Station, TX
1 Thess 5:18 ESV
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Lisa Chadwick, N. Salt Lake, UT
The Lord says, I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in My name.
When they call on me, I will answer;
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue and honor them.
I will reward them with a long life
and give them My salvation.
– Psalm 91:14-16 NLT
Cindy Franklin, Graceville, FL
Isaiah 61:3 KJV
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
Teri Turner – Rock Hill, SC
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” Isaiah 7:8 NIV
Jennifer R. Houston, TX
“For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that we may have hope through endurance and through the encouragement from the scriptures.” Romans 15:4 (HCSB)
Celeste Inman SA, TX
A righteous man may have many troubles, but te Lord delivers him from all.
Psalm 34:19 (NIV)
Emily C., Castle Pines, Colorado. “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly with also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” 2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV
Tina Crouch – Waxahachie, Texas
Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander along with every form of malice.
32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, like Christ God forgave you.
Chandra J., Centerton, AR
Psalm 16:5 & 6
“Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a beautiful inheritance.”
Shawn, Tampa, FL
2 Cor 7: 10 (NIV)
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death”
Leslie, Murphys, CA
I know that I am late but hope I can post my verse.
For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with good. Psalm 107:9 NKJV
Lindsay Roe, Houston, TX
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Mark 1:15 NIV
Denise Masengill, Morristown, TN
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.
1Cor. 16:13-14 NIV
Teri Turner – Rock Hill, SC (so sorry, made a mistake the first time I posted this verse, this is the correct verse)
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”
And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Isaish 6:8 NIV
Sharon Seagle, Lecanto, FL
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV)
Hannah, La Grange, TX “But his delight is in the law of the Lord and on His law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:2 ESV
Dawn, Bristow VA
Chosen, Set Apart & Appointed
Jeremiah 1:5 NLT
“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
Michelle
Mosinee, WI
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Galatians 5:16
1cor5:17 anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person the old life is gone a new life has begun