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.
Desert Desperation and Divine Deliverance
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
How do you respond when the things God does do not seem to make sense? It is easy in difficult situations to become angry, confused, afraid, or even doubtful. Often we may even try to "fix" what we think is wrong.
Waiting on the Lord
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, Family Life, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Prayer, Prayer, Wisdom for Living
Waiting is a difficult thing. It takes a lot of patience and trust. In our culture this is not a a virtue that we have mastered. We live in an instant world - instant potatoes, instant cash, instant service at drive through food chains. We become peeved if we have to wait a second longer than expected.
Don’t Just Do Something; WAIT!
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Family Life, Help for the Hurting, Holy Spirit, Hope, Prayer, Prayer, Salvation
During a recent church service our pastor reminded us of something all Christians are called to do - WAIT. Though this is a very hard thing to do, it is more often than not what God asks us to do.
Open Your Mouth Wide
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life, Heaven, Hope, Wisdom for Living
I don't know of anyone who doesn't want to be loved or provided for. Do you?
25 Years Later – A New Beginning
By Sandra Sheridan | | Decision-Making, Encouragement, Marriage
New Beginnings! This is the opportunity that we all have every January 1st as we ring in the New Year. Dad and I especially enjoyed a new beginning on December 30, 1989. On that date, 25 years ago, we were married in a small church in Kearny, New Jersey.
D-Day, A 3-D Battle
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Salvation
During this Christmas vacation we visited the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. It is quite interesting to follow the progression of human flight all the way from the Wright Brothers' first attempts in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to modern-day technology.
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.
Hi, I'm Sandy Sheridan!
I write inspirational, Scripture-based letters sharing hope, encouragement, and truth for anyone seeking a mama’s touch.
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