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 didnât 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 âSam (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 womenâs 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 Godâs 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 everydayâŠto see the Lord in His Word.  He is the love of my life.
1 Samuel 12:24 (ESV)
âOnly fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.â
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 âitâs fine.â No âthis will do.â 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
Jodee Walker, Mountain View, WY. “He will cover you with his pin ions, and under his wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” Psalm 91:4 (ESV)
Keri Lynn, Macon, GA
“He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” Psalm 112:7 NIV
Teri Bedias, Texas
Deuteronomy 6:5 NIV
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
strength.”
Diane Currie Schertz Texas
Acts 2:28 NIV
You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.
Deborah Starkey, Proctorville, OH
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Col.4:6 NIV
Kasyn Peacock, Longview, Texas
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness , and all these things will given to you as well.”
Matthew 6:33 NIV
Lisa Barber, Taylorsville, NC
Acts 4:12 KJV
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Tina S., New Hope, MN
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
Psalm 91:11 NIV
Erin, Littleton CO: When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
-Psalm 56:3 (NIV)
Barbara Severns, Eagle, Idaho
Do all things without grumbling or disputing; that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may have cause to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.
Philippians 2:14-16 NASB
Sherri Huff, Mechanicsville, VA Romans 8:28 NIV “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Ella Kelly, Farmington, NM
One thing I ask from the Lord,
This only do I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
To gaze on the beauty of the Lord
And to seek him in his temple.
Psalm 27:4 NIV
Gail Peacock, Longview, Texas
“Now Joshua was old and advanced in years when the Lord said to him, “You are old and advanced in years, and very much of the land remains to be possessed.”
Joshua 13:1 (NASB)
Elizabeth Joy Gainesville FL
So I missed the last post to comment my verse I was half tempted to stop seeing as it complicates things. Bible memorization brings back painful memories but I don’t want to let satan win. So I will keep trying. So here are two verses to catch me up.
Psalm34:17&18 NIV The righteous cry out, and The Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit
Val Dyer – Ann Arbor
“Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of God.”
~ Galatians 1:10 NIV
Allison Drennon, Little Rock, AR – “If you are faithful in the little things, you will beep faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.” Luke 16:10 (NLT)
Andrea Pixton, Antioch, CA “… You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Godâs special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” NIV
Kira Chaloupka; Auburn, AL
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: That if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us — whatever we ask — we know that we have what we asked of Him. 1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)
Heather Maise, Glencoe, AL
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)
April, Lexington, KY. Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB “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.”
Bridgette-Rockwall, TX
But whoever keeps His word, truly in him the love of God is perfected. This is how we know we are in Him. 1John 2:5 HCSB
Jennie Strope
Enid, OK
Behold, I am doing a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:19 ESV
Brooke Walburg, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Psalm 16:8 NIV
I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Shannon Smith, Dawsonville, GA:
And the peace of God which transcends all understanding and will guard your hearts and minds. Philippians 4:7 NIV
Tessa from Nacogdoches TX
Hebrews 4:16 KJV
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Kerry Durham NC 1John 4:10Version (KJV)
10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Paige Butler
Auburn, AL
but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (âRomans⏠â5âŹ:â8⏠ESV)
Susan, Jasper, TN
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you”
1Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Dawn in Monett, MO
Isaiah 40:29 NIV
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Sarah Stephenson, Auburn, Alabama.
“Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminalâs death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:6-11 NLT
Kristin from Anchorage, Alaska
Romans 15:7King James Version (KJV)
7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
Liz Dunton, Rocky Mount, NC
âBut you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Godâs special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.â
1 Peter 2:9, NIV
Kristen Lingerfelt, Madisonville, TN
“And of some having compassion, making a difference.” Jude 1:22
Kimberley McClintock, Brisbane Australia
Hebrews 4:16 (NIV) – Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
April Lopez, BonneyLake,Wa
I am my beloved’s and his desire is for me. Song of Solomon 7:10 ESV
Emmilianna ferreria, BonneyLake,Wa
So don’t worry because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and I will help you. Isaiah 41:10 NCV
Aava Ferreria, BonneyLake,Wa
Trust in the Lord and do good. Psalm 37:3 NLT
Alicia Coffey, Hutchinson, Kansas – May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. (âPsalms⏠â19âŹ:â14⏠NLT)
Heather – Fort Worth, TX
“continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” Philippians 2:12b-13 NIV
Jane, Waukee, IA.
The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of waters, whose waters do not fail. Isaiah 58:11 NKJV
JOYce Partridge, Leola, Arkansas
psalm139:23
Psalm 139:23 NIV
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Christy from Holland, MI:
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”
James 1:19 NIV
Kandy Hall, Huffman, TX
1 John 4:4 (ESV)
Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
Allison Hughes, Yazoo City, Ms. , Isaiah 50:7 (NIV) Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like flint and I will not be put to shame.
LindsY McDonald; Casey, IL
“Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (âPhilippians⏠â1âŹ:â1-2⏠ESV)
Anne, Simpsonville, SC
Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses…Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying Him and committing yourself firmly to Him. This is the key to your life. Deuteronomy 30;19a,c,20a
Karen Todd
I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with loving kindness i have drawn you. Jeremiah 31:3
A man’s moral self shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; and with the consequence of his words he must be satisfied whether for good or evil. Death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it for life or death.
Proverbs 18: 20,21. AMP
Kimberly Gholson, Waurika, OK. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Jacquie from Mount Vernon, WA âCall to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.â Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)
Stephanie B. from Augusta GA
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
James 1:2-4 ESV