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
Rhonda Jackson of Godfrey, Illinois. No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. Isaiah 54:17 – KJV
Sara Martin, Houston, TX: But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17, 18
I will declare your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you. (Psalm 22:22 NIV)
Billie, Scottsdale, AZ
“We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.”
Psalm‬ â€33‬:â€20‬ (NIV)
Andrea Cox, Howe, TX
2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Sherry, thanks for taking such heart and care in what you do with LPM!
Sue Big Rapids, MI
Proverbs 2:6 NASB For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
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.
Vanessa Thompson – Texarkana,TX.
But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
Let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection
Over them, that those who love your name may rejoice
In you! Psalm 5:11 ( NIV)
Janet Bell
Pinson, AL
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 NIV
Rhonda Nelson Grapevine, TX: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Matthew 6:34 NIV
Anita, Lawrenceville.
“May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.” Colossians 1:11-12 ESV
Tracey Knight ~ Arkadelphia AR
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. ~Colossians‬ â€2‬:â€6-7‬ NIV
Karen Riekeman
Coffeyville, Kansas
Romans 8:28-29 ESV
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Joanna Vaughan, Rochester, MN
Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.
Romans 13:14 NIV
Pam in Guatemala
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB
Kim Callan. Charlotte NC
Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;
NKJV
Carolyn O., Cypress, TX
But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 59:16 NIV
Jenna Hodgins, Santa Rita, Guam
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! II Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Donna Garvin, Eldorado, Texas
I Corinthians 13:4-5 (NIV’84) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (5)It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Barb McCafferty, Elizabeth City, NC: ” For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and the one who knocks the door will be opened.” -Luke 11:10-
Linda Proffitt…. Louisville, KY
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. (â€James‬ â€1‬:â€12‬ ESV)
Heather Gray, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. “Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes
and showers his righteousness on you.” Hosea 10:12 NIV
Anne Stinnette now in Koror, Palau “In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation – having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory.” Eph. 1: 13-14
Linda Pierson, Las Vegas, In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my request before You and wait in expectation. Psalm 5:3 NIV
Sharon West, Miller, Missouri
Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory!”
Revelation 19:6-7a NIV
Marcy, Eagle Bridge, NY,
2 Corinthians 10:4,5 (NIV) “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
Kim L., Colonial Heights, VA
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Ephesians 4:2, NIV
Barbara from WI.
Even before a word is on my tongue,
LORD, you know it all. (psalm 139:4 NAB)
Kelly Davis, Danville VA. Psalms 121:7-8
7) The Lord will keep you from all harm, He will watch over your life.
8) The Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and forever more.
Tatiana, Houston, TX. “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:6-8a NIV
Dawn Terpstra, Orland Park, IL: “The Lord is not slow about His promise.” 2 Peter 3:9 NIV
Valerie, Denver Colorado
And I will put my spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
Ezekiel 36:27 (NIV)
Marleeta, Florence, CO. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything to stand firm. Eph. 6:13 NASB
Kristi Schnipke, Kettering, OH
Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Deanne Johnson, Laguna Hills, CA
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I set you apart;
I appointed you as a profit to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:5 NIV
Psalm 127:3 NIV
Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him.
Laura B from Kenly, NC
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV
Jamie C. Irvine Ky. Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands. (â€Psalm‬ â€119‬:â€66‬ NIV)
Sara McDaniel, Corpus Christi TX. Don’t lose your grip on Love and Loyalty. Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart. Proverbs 3:3 MSG
Jamie Buchanan, Wausau WI
My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart.
Proverbs 3:1 NIV
Cathy
Oviedo FL
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat it’s fruit.
Proverbs 18:21 ESV
Abbey Le Roy, Bluefield, West Virginia. “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know – this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.” Acts 2:22-24 (ESV)
Gina, Olathe, KS
Hebrews 4:16 NAS
“Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace in time of need”.
Kimberly Kleimann, Chico CA
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Psalm 51:10,11,12 KJV
Gwen Wray, Miami, OK
‘And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. Mark 12:30 NKJV
Jody in Huntsville AL NIV
2 Cor. 10:3-4
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”
Marty, Clarksvill, TN
Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.
1 Samuel 12:24 ESV
Tiffany Boles – Wheeling, WV
So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! James 3:5
Laurie Case, Keizer, Oregon
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7
Pam Vance, Broken Arrow, OK. “Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us.”Ephesians 3:20 (HCSB)