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
Keelie, Gunter, Texas “So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.” Proverbs 3:4 ESV
Charity sufferers long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.
1Cor 13:4
KJV
Charlene
Norcross, GA
Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16. NIV
Jerri Thompson says “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.
Philippians 4:8 NIV
Lamentations 3:25 (NIV)
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him;
Luke 22:32 KJVlite
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Malisa Grantham, Tucson, AZ – Let your speech by alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Colossians 4:6 (KJV)
Late but here! VBS had me busy.
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (â€Colossians‬ â€3‬:â€1-2‬ NIV)
Debbie Kaiser, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. (â€John‬ â€3‬:â€18‬ NIV)
Dawn Ferguson, Peoria, AZ
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me I will come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his ways without turning aside, I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
Job 23:10 – 12 (NIV)
Lissa, Greenville, SC
He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.
Psalm 103:3 NLT
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us,
Ephesians 2:4 ESV
Sherry, Jay, OK
“Show proper respect to everyone. Love the family of believers. Have respect for God. Honor the emperor..”
1 Peter 2:17 NIrV
Lamentations 3:26 NIV
“it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”
Robin Shackleford, Hendersonville, TN
” If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God.” 1 John 4:15. NIV
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. (â€1 Corinthians‬ â€13‬:â€6-7‬ NIV)
Malisa Grantham, Tucson, AZ
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ. Ephesians 2:4-5. (KJV)
GA
Keep steady my steps according to Your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. Ps 119:133 ESV
Jerri Thompson says “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about it. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Matthew 6:33-34 NIV
San Antonio Tx But we do desire for each o you to show the way through in realizing and enjoying the full assurance and development of hope until the endl Hebrews:6:11
Robin Shackleford, Hendersonville, TN.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways, submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Prov 3:5-6. NIV
Catasauqua, PA
Ephesians 3: 16 (NLY)
I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit
Malisa Grantham, Tucson, AZ
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying,that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians 4:29 (KJV)
Nicole S., Oviedo, FL “Whoever belives in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” John 7:38 NIV
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. (â€1 Peter‬ â€5‬:â€10‬ NIV)
Even to my old age, you are the same.
And even to my gray hairs You will carry me!
You have made me, and You will bear me.
You will sustain me and You will deliver me. Isaiah 46:6
Debbie LeBlanc, Rockledge, Fl
1Thess 5:16. Be joyful always!
Bonnie O’Shields, Dacusville, SC
But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.
James 1:4 HCSB
Dawn, Beavercreek, OH
“On the day when I act, you will tread upon the wicked as if they were dust under your feet, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.”
Malachi 4:2
Tammie Head, Houston, TX. “Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire.” 2 Peter 1:4, NET
Ashley Kurtz, Kingwood, TX, “Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.” Psalm 143:8 NLT
Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:4 Life Application NIV
Jerri Thompson of Omaha says
For I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:11-12 NIV
Malisa Grantham, Tucson, AZ
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (KJV)
down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. (â€Revelation‬ â€22‬:â€2‬ NIV)
“Here’s what I’m saying: Ask and you’ll get; Seek and you’ll find; Knock and the door will open.”
Luke 11:9 (MSG)
Portage, Mi
2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
Sheri, Austin TX
1 Cor 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.
ESV
Dorla in Lincoln, Ne
In Him we have redemption through His blood,the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us.
Eph 1:7-8a NASB
Covington, LA
“This is what the Lord says:
Let not the wise boast of their wisdom
or the strong boast of their strength
or the rich boast of their riches,
but let the one who boasts boast about this:
that they have the understanding to know me,
that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth,
for in these I delight,”
declares the Lord” Jeremiah 9:23-24
Malisa Grantham, Tucson, AZ
“But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” Matthew 24:36 (KJV)
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” (â€Zephaniah‬ â€3‬:â€17‬ NIV)
Lori – Tremont, IL
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:10-18
Robin Shackleford, Hendersonville, TN
“Before a word is on my tongue you know if completely, O Lord.” Psalm 139:4. NIV
Jerri, Omaha, NE says
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV
Kristen from Virginia: The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deut. 31:8
Malisa Grantham, Tucson, AZ
“Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40 (KJV)
Jerri Thompson of Omaha says Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
1st Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
Tara Ford, Beech Creek, KY
Psalm 37:3 NIV
[3] Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Verse 19
“Giving thanks to the Father, Who has qualified and made us fit to share the portion which is the inheritance of the saints (God’s holy people) in the Light.”
â€â€Colossians‬ â€1:12‬ â€Amp