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
Rebekah McAnally, Florence, CO
Philippians 2:13 (HCSB)
For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to desire and to work out His good purpose.
Sheri OR
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endurth for ever. Psalm 107:1 KJV
Amanda Barron, Dothan,Al
“Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” Proverbs 30:5 Nov
Julie S., Lakewood, CO “For the word of God will never fail.” NLT
Lauren L, Clinton, MS – For Feb. 1 and 15:
Though the fig tree should not blossom,
nor fruit be on the vines,
the produce of the olive fail
and the fields yield no food,
the flock be cut off from the fold
and there be no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord;
I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
God, the Lord, is my strength;
he makes my feet like the deer’s;
he makes me tread on my high places.
-Habakkuk 3:17-19 (ESV)
Stephanie Tausch
Helotes, Tx
“He makes the whose body fit together perfectly. As each part dies it’s own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love”
Ephesians 4:16.
Margaret Evans Lowell AR
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Col.3.12-13.ESV
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV). The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Emilie Eaton, IN
There are different ways to serve the same Lord, and we can each do different things. Yet the same God works in all of us and helps us in everything we do. 1 Corinthians 12:5-6 CEV
Michelle Green, Fort Worth, TX And He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 NKJV
Lisa Neuenschwander
Grover Beach, CA
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)
Rachael Heard, San Antonio TX “O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach? How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? Selah. But know that the Lord has set apart the godly man for Himself;The Lord hears when I, call to Him. -Psalms 4:2-3 NASB
Shawna, Longmont ,CO
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.
Psalm 31:24 (NIV)
For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. (â€1 Corinthians‬ â€13‬:â€12‬ NASB)
Faith Tausch, Helotes Tx – What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Pillipians 4:9 ESV
Denise, Fairmont, WV
God brought me this one just yesterday! I love my Heavenly Father 🙂
“When they had pasture,
they became satisfied;
they were satisfied,
and their hearts became proud.
Therefore they forgot Me.”
-Hosea 13:6
So sorry….the translation for the above:
Hosea 13:6 (HCSB)
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” – Luke 10:41-42 NIV
Katie Basham, Orlando, FL
Jinga, Royal Palm Beach, FL, James 1:19 NIV, My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
Karen Crawford, Jefferson City, MO
Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
James 1:3 (NIV)
Joni Woodward, Port Neches, TX. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Co. 12:9 NIV
Dallas, Helotes Tx
Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you by the gazelles and by the does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires. (Song of Solomon 3:5 NIV)
Stacey, Belton, Tx
Psalms 34:19 NLT
The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
“May Your unfailing love be my comfort, according to Your promise to Your servant.”
Psalm 119:76
Pat
Crawfordsville, IN
Shelly, Eufaula, AL
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies;
Psalm 103:4 KJV
Ephesians 6:10
Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Danielle, Beaver Dam, WI
“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)
Angel Stovenour, Brentwood, TN. But he knows the way that I take; When he has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. Job 23:10
Peggy Jenkins, Lanett, AL
Everything I is permissible but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good but the good of others.
1 Corinthians 10:23,24 NIV
Nikki, Edinburg tx the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”) Matthew 1:23
Stephanie from Huntsville, AL
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (ESV )
“For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15 NKJV
Deanna, Oklahoma City, OK
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know Gods will for you, which is good and perfect and pleasing.” Romans 12:2 NLT
Connie tyler, Texas 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.”
Gina Hollis, Canton, Georgia
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see .” Hebrews 11:1
Heather Wilson, Greensboro, NC
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. (â€Lamentations‬ â€3‬:â€22‬ NIV)
Dawn Whiteford – Batavia, OH
Ephesians 3:20 NLT
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.
Sarah, Jefferson City, MO
24 But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 NIV
For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess. (â€Deuteronomy‬ â€30‬:â€16‬ NIV)
Kat, Edmonton, Canada
Teri Heikkila, Grand Rapids MN
“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?”
Isaiah 58:6 NIV
Terri, Orange Tx
“The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Pdalm 34:18 ESV
Tami Arceneaux, Denham Springs, LA
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
Matthew 10:39 ESV
Natalie Roe – Mobile AL
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Becky Enriquez, Orlando, FL
“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.” James‬ â€3‬:â€17‬, NIV
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
Dana Jennings, Boone, IA “Love The Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give to you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deut. 6:5-7 NIV
Melissa from Waldorf, MD
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (â€Philippians‬ â€4‬:â€13‬ NIV)
Lacey Thames, Kirbyville, TX
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. (â€Philippians‬ â€4‬:â€19‬ NLT)
Judy, River Forest, IL
“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.” Hebrews 12:2 ESV
Shanna Dorman from Bronte, TX
James 1:7-8
That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. And indecisive man is unstable in all his ways.
Holman Christian Standard Bible