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.
God’s Word is a Lamp
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
During my childhood and teen years, I spent many delightful weeks each summer at a camp in Halstead, PA. All year long I would look forward to returning to this peaceful haven where I enjoyed Christian friends as well as God’s beautiful creation. Camp Iroquoina was located down a long, windy, and dusty road nestled in the Pocono Mountains. My time there shaped my life in more ways than one.
Life from Death
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Obedience
Looking through my photos the other day I found a picture I had taken a few summers ago. I snapped it because it was so unusual. On our side porch where the concrete pad meets the brick wall a petunia plant had grown up and blossomed with vibrant pink flowers. This beautiful gift from God had sprung up from a crack in the barren, dead concrete.
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God Keeps His Promises: How Paul Pointed to Jesus in Acts 13
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
God keeps His promises—even when the fulfillment takes longer than we expect. In Acts 13, Paul shows how God’s promise of a Savior, foretold through the Scriptures, was fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
Serving God Faithfully When the Journey Gets Hard
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship
Serving God faithfully isn't always easy. Acts 13 reminds us that opposition, disappointment, and even failure don't have the final word. Learn how relying on God's strength enables us to persevere and bear fruit for eternity.
God’s Call to Service: You Were Never Meant to Serve Alone
By Sandra Sheridan | | Spiritual Disciplines
We often think serving God is something we do on our own, but Acts 13 paints a very different picture. Before Barnabas and Saul began their mission, the church prayed, fasted, and sent them with encouragement. Their story reminds us that God's call to service was never meant to be a solo journey.
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.
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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