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.
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.
When Love Gets Messy: Carrying Each Other’s Burdens
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Family Life, Help for the Hurting, Small Town Happenings, Transforming the Mind
Carrying each other’s burdens: a call to love deeply, help boldly, and walk together as Christ’s followers.
The Danger of Pride: What Herod’s Fall Teaches Us About Humility
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Herod had power, influence, and the praise of the people—but in one moment, everything changed. Acts 12 reminds us that pride always leads downward, while God's Word continues to spread and flourish. What can Herod's story teach us about humility today?
God Answers Prayer: What Peter’s Escape from Prison Teaches Us
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Have you ever wondered if God is working while you wait? Peter's miraculous escape from prison reminds us that God answers prayer, even when we can't yet see what He is doing. If you're waiting on the Lord today, Acts 12 offers fresh hope and encouragement to keep praying.
Where Does God Live? What an Empty Church Taught Me About God’s Presence
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Where does God live? An empty church building and Acts 17:24 reveal the surprising answer: God's presence dwells within those who trust in Jesus Christ.
The Hand of the Lord Was With Them: What Acts 11 Teaches About Faithful Obedience
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
What made the believers in Antioch so effective? Acts 11 reveals one powerful answer: the hand of the Lord was with them. Learn how faithful obedience still invites God's powerful work today.
When God Changes Our Assumptions: Lessons from Acts 11
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
We all have ideas and assumptions that feel comfortable and familiar. But sometimes God lovingly reveals a better way of thinking. Join me in Acts 11 as we discover what happens when God changes our assumptions and aligns our hearts with His truth.
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.