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
Callee Maglothin, Houston, TX “The Lord turned to Gideon and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” Judges 6:14
Indianapolis, IN
Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. (â€Psalms‬ â€37‬:â€8‬ NLT)
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 ESV
martha loyd
houston txt
Denise, Oneonta, Al.
For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 8:35 NIV
Melissa Morrow, Pike Road, AL
James 1:22 NIV
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being…Ephesians 3:16 (NIV)
Jacqui, Chester, UK
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 NIV
Chrissy, Oswego, IL
“For your Maker is your husband – the Lord Almighty is his name – the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth.”
– Isaiah 54:5 (NIV)
Brittny, OKC
So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. (â€Ephesians‬ â€1‬:â€6-8‬ NLT)
Margie Bray, Pretty Prairie, KS
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2 KJV
Janet Mckerlie, Spokane, WA
“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who built it; Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain.” Psalms 127:1 NASV
Angie Keeting, Lees Summit, MO
For everything in the world- the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life- comes not from the Father but from the world. 1 John 2:16 NIV
Charlene
Alabaster, AL
And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.
Deuteronomy 8:2 (NKJV)
Sissy Youngblood Ruston Louisiana
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not harm you, and plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Stephanie Murphy, College Station, TX
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
Roxanne Houghton Lake, Michigan
Hebrews 13:5-6 NIV
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not
be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Taylor T.
Grovetown, GA
“O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice;
in the morning I prepare a sacrifice to you and watch.”
Psalm 5:3 (ESV)
Anita Moore, Fort Worth, TX
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 NIV
Elizabeth Cory, Macomb, MI
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Jennie Marie Knoll – DeWitt,Arkansas
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)
Pat C South Burlington,VT
We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
I Thess. 1:3
NIV
Joy Bruhnke, Ft. Myers, Fl
“I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:6, NRSV
**Joshua 1:9, not 1:6
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 (NKJV)
Linda Jamison Whitesboro and Plano TX
Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is a refuge for us. ESV
Martha Parrish, Irving, TX
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6 NIV
Judy – Huntsville AL –> Trust in the Lord with all your heart – lean not toward your own understanding – in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths – Proverbs 3:5-6
Melissa Stevens, Kingwood TX
We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
Robbie C., Bay Minette, AL “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phillipians 1:6 NASB
1 Corinthians 13:2(NIV)
2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
Sara, Lavonia, GA. “Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 HCSB
Tracey Boynton, Kingsburg CA. 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
Debbie New Carlisle, Ephesians 4:32New International Version (NIV)
32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.Ohio
Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying. Romans 12:12 CEV
Kim Robustellini, Yreka, CA
Vanessa from Victoria, TX
“If you love me, keep my commands. (â€John‬ â€14‬:â€15‬ NIV)
Moulton, Alabama:
Now I have given up everything else-I have found it to be the only way to really know Christ and to experience the mighty power that brought Him back to life again, and to find out what it means to suffer and to die with Him. Philippians 3:10 TLB
Ellen K., Chester VA,
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. (â€John‬ â€15‬:â€5‬ ESV)
Donna, Logansport, IN
Faithful is He who calls you, and He will bring it to pass. I Thess 5:24
Jo from Fremont, CA
“As for God, his way is perfect:
The Lord’s word is flawless;
he shields all who take refuge in him.”
Psalm 18:30 NIV
Janet Allen, Huron, Ohio
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philipians 4:6 NIV
Danielle from Cedar Park, TX
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence.
2 Peter 1:3
That’s the ESV
Lynda – Keo, AR #4
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6. NIV
Jacqueline Davidson Sarnia ON
Psalm 25:4 (NIV)
Show me your ways,Lord,
Teach me your paths.
Michelle Brownell, Sturgis Michigan
My voice you shall hear in the morning, O Lord;
In the morning I will direct it to you and I will look up.
Psalm 5:3 NKJV
Missy Starn Lewis Center, Ohio
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Jacksonville, Fl
I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. (â€Philippians‬ â€1‬:â€9‬ NLT)
Heidi Lakenan, Daphne, AL
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think…unto him be glory…throughout all ages, world without end.” (Ephesians 3:20-21 – KJV)
Philippians 4:6-7 (NRSV)
6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Sarah, Colorado Springs, CO
1 Thess 5:16 NIV
Be joyful always.
Leslie Hudson, Corvallis, OR
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 ESV
Rose Parker in San Antonio, Texas
1 Samuel 12:24 (ESV)
“Only fear the Lord and serve him faIithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.”