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
Jan McClure
Lexington, KY
“Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart,
For consider what great things He has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24 NKJV
Alicia Thompson, Davao City, Philippines – Isaiah 54:10: “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken, nor my covenant of peace be removed.” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
Cindy Kelley, Cleveland, TN….This is the day the lord has made. we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Kristine, DFW, TX.
Psalm 62:1-2 MSG
God, the one and only – I’ll wait as long as he says. Everything I need comes from him, so why not? He’s solid rock under my feet, breathing room for my soul, an impregnable castle; I’m set for life.
Muriel in Ontario Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Rene’ from Mineola, 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.” Phil 4:8 (NASB)
Kerry from Houston, TX
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
Jessica, West Columbia, SC “You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with this world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again, that if your aim is to enjoy this world, you can’t be a friend of God.” James 4:4
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)
Seattle, WA
krystal ward
teague, tx
every word of God is flawless;
he is a shield to those who take
refuge in him.
proverbs 30:5 NIV
Jodell,Frankfort, “Above all, fear the LORD and worship Him faithfully with all your heart; consider the great things He has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12:24 HCSB
Wendy, Mechanicsville, VA
“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:10 NIV
Chrystal, Coachella CA – For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not evil, to give you a future and a hope Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
Carol King, Fort Worth, TX – The mind of sinful man is death but the mind controlled by the spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6 NIV
1 Peter 3:4 …your beauty…”should consist of what is inside the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God’s eyes.”
June White Chatham, ON “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 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 12:1-2
Christie from Greeley, CO “Remain in me and I will remain in you. No branch can bear bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” John 15:4 NIV
Jennifer Fike, Melbourne, FL
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
1 John 3:18 NIV
Psalm 107:37 NIV They sowed fields and planted vineyards that yielded a fruitful harvest.
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever,wisdom and power are his. He changes time and seasons; he deposed king and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Daniel 2:20-21
Susan From Midland, TX says:
Psalms 18:30 ESV
This God – his way is perfect the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
Phyllis Sills, Charlotte, NC,
1 Peter 5:8-11(The Message)
Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You’re not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It’s the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won’t last forever. It won’t be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, he does.
Elizabeth Miller, Cullman,Alabama
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts1:8 NIV
Jeanette Reynolds
St Petersburg, FL
And so he condemned sin in sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.
Romans 8:4
When I am afraid, I will trust in you.
Psalm 56:3 NIV
Patricia Clevenger Midland, Texas
“And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Galatians 6:9 KJV
MaryJane Voss Rockwall, TX
Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your a God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37 NIV
Brady Griffith, Moulton Alabama. She is more precious than jewels; and nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 3:15. NASB
Allyson
League City TX
Psalm 86:2 ESV
“Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in You-You are my God.”
Angie J from Minden, LA Luke 6:45 NLT
A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and en evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.
Hannah, Ontario, Canada
2 Peter 1:5-8 “For this very reason make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Kelly Snodgrass
Rogersville, TN
Psalm 18:28 NET
Indeed, you are my lamp, Lord.
My God illuminates the darkness around me.
Kelly Aylward, Glenwood, MD : “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds. and to be generous and willing to share. I Timothy 6:18-19, NIV
Ambur, Fulton, MO ‘And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.’ Ezekiel 36:26 NLT
Lisa, West Columbia, Tx
“He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Psalm 91:4
Stephanie Hayslip, Fort Worth, TX “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” (ESV)
I forgot to put – Eph. 6:12
“Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart.For consider what great things He has done for you.”
I Samuel 12:24 ESV
Julie from College Station
“I have been crucified with Christ and it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me: and the life which I live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me”. Galatians 2:20
Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness, you haev done wonderful things, things planned long ago. Isaiah 25:1
Megan Shoemaker, Stevens, PA
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” -Phil. 1:27a (NIV)
Oneonta, Alabama
For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 8:35 (NIV)
You are my God, and I will ·thank [praise] you;
you are my God, and I will ·praise your greatness [L exalt you].
Thank [Praise] the Lord because he is good.
His ·love [loyalty] ·continues [endures] forever. Psalm 118:28-29 expanded
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter‬ â€1‬:â€3‬ NIV
Jenn, Frederick CO
So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? Romans‬ â€2‬:â€3‬ NIV
Fran B, Eufaula, OK “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Jesus answered him, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that unless a person is born again (anew, from above), he cannot ever see (know be acquainted with, and experience) the kingdom of God.
Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation..whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life..Of whom shall I be afaird..
Staci Adams, Harrisburg, PA Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you hope and a future.
Celeste, Thompson’s Station, TN
He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3 (NIV)
Christy McCreight, Arlington, Philippians 4:19 NIV. And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus