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.
Family Dynamics: The Good and the Bad
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Family Life, Fellowship, Holidays, Human Nature, Relationships, Transforming the Mind
Family dynamics are a strange thing. Jesus stated that a prophet isn't honored in his home. Don't let anything stand in the way of truth.
Heavenly Kingdom Citizenship: A Reason To Be Thankful
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Heaven, Holidays
There are many things to celebrate this holiday season. Matthew speaks about a Heavenly Kingdom Citizenship. It's a reason to be truly thankful.
The Wheat and the Tares: A Rude Awakening
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, Heaven, Knowing God, Salvation, Transforming the Mind
You can't always recognize one by what's seen. Jesus' parable about the wheat and the tares explained the destiny of believers and unbelievers.
The Importance of Being a Good Listener
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, Knowing God, Obedience, Salvation, Wisdom for Living
Jesus stressed the importance of listening for understanding. His parable of the sower asks: What kind of soil are you? Are you a good listener?
A Spiritual Family as Defined By Jesus
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, Family Life, Help for the Hurting, Holidays
Family is so important to our culture, but many feel left out and alone. God wants us to be part of His spiritual family. Believe and obey to join.
Exchanging Beauty For Ashes
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Emotions, Faith, Family Life, God’s Power, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God
Difficulties come to all people, but God has a perfect purpose for everything. He can exchange beauty for ashes.
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.