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
Maureen, Royal Oak, MI “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
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. Rom. 8:6-8 (NIV)
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you.
I have summoned you by name;
You are mine.”
Isaiah 43:1b NIV
Linda Ft. Collins, CO
Gina, Upper Hutt, NZ
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(2 Cor 10:4-5 NIV)
Suzette NeSmith, Franklinton, La. Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. isa. 41:10 KJV
VIcki Martin, Howell, MI. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. James 1:2-3 ESV
Sterlington, LA “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:34 NKJV
Rita G., Birmingham, AL
And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 NIV>
Linda S., The Woodlands, TX
“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24 (NIV)
“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, & he who rules his spirit than he who captures a city.” -Prov. 16:32 (NASB)
Lacie Wright
Chesapeake, VA
Hayley Warren
Seymour, TX
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly. For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well. And if we put bits into the mouths of horses to get them to obey us, then we guide their entire bodies. (â€James‬ â€3‬:â€1-3‬ NET)
Elizabeth Mitchell, living in Haverhill, England-
14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,[c] 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:14-19 NKJV
Stacey DeYoung -Morocco,In.
Psalm 121:2 AMP
“My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. “
Tomi Taulbee, Des Moines, Iowa. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 NIV
Kristie H. Cheney, Wa
“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.” 2 Timothy 2:23 (NIV)
Beth Ingram, West Des Moines, IA
The Lord watches over you — the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
Psalm 121:5-6 NIV
Vickie, Spokane,WA
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.”
Matthew 11:29 NIV
Onda Jenks, Morgantown, WV. “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work in us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Eph. 3:20-21 ESV)
1. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
Psalms 46:1,2 ESV
Leighann Holloway, Longview, Texas
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 NLT
Natalie Macek, Damascus, MD. “Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 NKJV
Rhonda Rowe, Kingston, OK
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV)
Eleanor MacKay, Saskatoon,SK. Can. NKJV
For you shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace.
The mountains and the hills shall break forth into singing before you,
And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
Serena Hood, Charlotte NC
“Then the LORD asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the LORD?” (Exodus‬ â€4‬:â€11‬ NLT)
All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness.
2 Timothy 3:16 NASB
Sara McClurg, Hayden, AL
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
-2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV
Mallory P. Jackson, TN
Therefore, preparing your minds for action and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 1:13, ESV
Rebekah Lozano, Sanger, CA – “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14.14 (NIV)v
Connie Walker, Houston, TX,
Finally, brethren,
whatever is true,
whatever is honorable,
whatever is right,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever is of good repute,
if there is any excellence and
if anything worthy of praise,
dwell on these things.
The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and
the God of peace will be with you.
Phillipians 4:8-9 NASB
Crystal from Chandler, AZ
Prov 10:19 HCSB
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.
Krista Fehr, Chickamauga, GA
“For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing” 2 Corinthians 2:15 NASB
Natalie, Butte, MT
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Phil 4:6 ESV
Lissa
Flowery Branch, GA
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)
Jeni Smith, Winfield, TN
“The Lord preserveth the simple; I was brought low and He helped me. Return unto thy rest, O my soul, for The Lord hath dealt bountifully with me.” Psalms 116:6-7 kjv
Carol Peavy, Jena, LA
“Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Consider what great things he has done for you. I Samuel 12:24 ESV
“yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.” Psalm 19:4 NET
Tressa, Mobile, AL – “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” Psalms 121:1-2 (ESV)
Michelle Rademacher, Aurora, IL
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (â€James‬ â€4‬:â€7‬ ESV)
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100;4. Nell chattanooga tn
Jennifer – Atlanta, GA
My mouth is filled with God’s praise. Let everything living bless Him, bless His holy name from now to eternity!
Psalm 145:21 (MSG)
Kristi Bracelin, West Des Moines, IA
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Colossians 4:2 NIV
Lisa Landis, Castro Valley, CA
Psalm 147:4-6 NIV
He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. The Lord sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground.
Kristel Hines from Russellville, AR
Let all the world look to me for salvation! For I am God; there is no other. Isaiah 45:22 NLT
Lynn Minter, Buffalo, NY. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 ESV
Cindy Matter. North Potomac, MD “”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.” Phillipians 4:8 NIV
Lisa Peavey, Jefferson, GA
Matthew 15:11 NIV “What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.
Tammy Bradshaw Bluffton, Ohio
Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 ESV
Sylvia, San Antonio Tx Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
Joanne Lee, Westerville, OH
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be in constant prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV