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.
An Abandoned Building and God’s Unshakeable Kingdom
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Faith, Heaven, Hope, Salvation, Small Town Happenings, Transforming the Mind
Everything on earth ends. But God's unshakeable kingdom lasts forever. God's children are citizens of His kingdom have a reason for thankfulness.
I Want To Talk About Me – A Lesson in Humility
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Human Nature, Relationships, Transforming the Mind
Selfishness is a natural tendency. Toby Keith's song, "I Want To Talk About Me" demonstrates this well. But God's desire is humility as seen in Jesus.
Feeding the Four Thousand: Faith and Trust No Matter What
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Family History, Family Life, God’s Power, God’s Provision, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God, Transforming the Mind
Faith is crucial for pleasing God, and the disciples struggled with this. Yet feeding the four thousand was simple for Him so we can trust Him too.
A Canaanite Woman’s Amazing Faith
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Faith, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God, Prayer
Faith is crucial to please God. But even our faith comes from Him. Jesus responded to a woman's request in a way that stimulated her amazing faith.
Intercession Through Jesus – Someone You Can Always Count On
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
Life brings constant changes. However our relationship with God, is secure because Jesus lives forever to make intercession for us.
The Body of Christ – The Enormous Benefit of Teamwork
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Family Life, Fellowship, Small Town Happenings
Our recent FFA auction reminded me of the teamwork we share in the body of Christ. Each believer has a specific job to do and together we win.
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.