Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life
Welcome to the Verses From Mama blog.
Here you’ll find Christian devotionals and Scripture-based encouragement drawn from everyday life, written to help you trust God daily and grow in your walk with Him.
Jesus or Barabbas: The Choice That Changed History
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Human Nature, Small Town Happenings
Barabbas or Jesus? Discover the costly choice made at Pilate’s court and why recognizing true value matters for your faith today.
From Failure to Forgiveness: Hope for Those Who Mess Up
By Sandra Sheridan | | Confession, Encouragement, Human Nature, Transforming the Mind
Discover the difference between Judas’s betrayal and Peter’s repentance — and how you can break free from guilt through forgiveness in Jesus.
Family Faith Legacy: What Timothy’s Story Teaches Us
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Encouragement, Family History, Family Life, Human Nature
Learn how to create a faith legacy that outlives you. Be encouraged by Timothy’s family and start building a godly heritage today.
How to Overcome Shame: Learning from Peter’s Failure
By Sandra Sheridan | | Confession, Discipleship, Human Nature, Knowing God, Salvation, Small Town Happenings
Overcome shame and find hope! Peter’s story shows how Jesus restores us after failure and offers forgiveness and a fresh start.
5 Simple Tips to Memorize Scripture and Grow Spiritually
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Small Town Happenings, Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
Discover why we should still memorize Scripture today and how hiding God’s Word in your heart brings peace, strength, and faith.
The Unjust Trial of Jesus: How Lies Led to Your Ultimate Freedom
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, Family History, Knowing God, Salvation
The trial of Jesus was full of lies—yet it secured your freedom. Discover how His unjust trial brings hope, forgiveness, and no condemnation.
God Prepares the Way: Lessons from Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Have you ever wondered if God is working while you wait? In Acts 10, God orchestrated events in two different places at the same time, showing how God prepares the way long before we understand what He is doing. The story of Peter and Cornelius reminds us that even when we cannot see the whole picture, God is faithfully carrying out His plans.
God Notices Your Faithfulness: Small Acts, Eternal Impact
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith
God notices your faithfulness, even when your efforts seem small or unseen. Through the story of Cornelius and a childhood memory of serving in a flooded church, this devotional reminds us that God sees our hearts and often works through ordinary acts of obedience in extraordinary ways.
Starlink, Mountain Roads, and Connection With God Through Jesus Christ
By Sandra Sheridan | | Salvation
When a family getaway in the mountains left us without internet service, a Starlink connection reminded me of a far greater truth: the only lasting connection with God through Jesus Christ comes through faith, not human effort.
The Eternal Impact of Faithful Service for God
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship
Faithful service for God does not always happen on a stage or behind a pulpit. Sometimes it happens quietly through everyday acts of love, generosity, and obedience. The story of Tabitha in Acts 9 is a powerful reminder that God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways to point others to Christ.
Do You Need to Change Directions Spiritually? Lessons from Saul’s Life-Changing Transformation
By Sandra Sheridan | | Salvation
Saul was convinced he was headed in the right direction — until an encounter with Jesus changed everything. Sometimes we also need to change directions spiritually. Discover how God can transform your heart, redirect your path, and give you new life in Christ.
From Spiritual Blindness to Seeing Christ Clearly
By Sandra Sheridan | | Salvation
Saul could see the road to Damascus clearly, yet he suffered from spiritual blindness that kept him from recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. Sometimes God uses unexpected circumstances to open our eyes to the truth, replacing darkness with the light of Christ.