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.
What Do You Think About the Christ? A Life-Changing Question
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Hope, Knowing God, Salvation
Small towns often hold surprising family histories. The answer to "What do you think about the Christ?" can transform your family history.
Simplifying God’s Commandments: Love God and Love Your Neighbor
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
Have you ever felt burdened trying to follow God's commands. All of God’s laws can be summarized in this way: Love God and love your neighbor.
Soul Hunger: Finding True Satisfaction in God’s Unfailing Love
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Family Life, God’s Provision, Help for the Hurting, Small Town Happenings
Have you ever paused to wonder where all good things come from? The LORD satisfies our soul hunger. He provides every good thing.
Resurrection of the Dead: How Jesus Silenced the Sadducees
By Sandra Sheridan | | God’s Power, Knowing God, Salvation
The Sadducees thought they knew the truth, but they were wrong about the resurrection of the dead. Eternal life is real, and Jesus is the key.
Handling Tough Questions: How Jesus’ Wisdom Guides Us Today
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God, Wisdom for Living
The Lord encountered entrapping questions regularly, but Jesus' wisdom and responses consistently amazed those who listened.
The Parable of the Wedding Feast: What it Means for You Today
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God, Salvation
Jesus responded to irate religious leaders of His day with the parable of the wedding feast, a powerful analogy of God’s invitation to salvation.
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.
Do Not Grow Weary in Doing Good: A Lesson from a Slow-Blooming Lilac
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
For years a lilac bush outside my door produced nothing but leaves. Then one day it bloomed, and reminded me of the powerful truth in Galatians 6:9: do not grow weary in doing good.
Set Free From the Prison of Sin: An Escape We Cannot Make Ourselves
By Sandra Sheridan | | Salvation
An escape room may allow clever players to find their way out, but the prison of sin is different. Learn how Jesus Christ makes it possible for us to be set free from the prison of sin.
Peace Be With You: Finding Peace Through the Resurrection of Jesus
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith
After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to His fearful disciples and spoke the powerful words, “Peace Be With You.” Discover how this moment still brings hope and peace to troubled hearts today.
Your Grief Will Turn to Joy: Trusting God in the Waiting (John 16:20)
By Sandra Sheridan | | Hope, Knowing God
When life doesn’t go as planned, grief and uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Yet Jesus gave a powerful promise in John 16:20: your grief will turn to joy. Discover how trusting God in the waiting can change everything.