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.
Powerful Miraculous Signs: Are These Necessary?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, Knowing God, Salvation
The Pharisees asked for miraculous signs that Jesus was Messiah. We may want these too, but we already have all the light we need in His word.
Words Really Matter: What Do Your Words Reveal?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Human Nature, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
Words really matter! Just as the condition of a tree is known by the condition of its fruit, so is the character of a man made known by his words.
The Pharisees’ False Reviews and Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
By Sandra Sheridan | | Holy Spirit, Knowing God, Spiritual Warfare
The Pharisees tried to discredit Jesus but in doing so they committed the unpardonable sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit.
A Major Turning Point for the World
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God, Salvation
Every good story has a turning point. Matthew records an event that was the crucial point of his narrative and it changed the world.
Soul Rest – Don’t Miss the Amazing Opportunity
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Human Nature, Knowing God, Salvation, Transforming the Mind
Many who lived close to Jesus while He ministered on the earth missed an amazing opportunity for soul rest! But it's not too late for you!
A Beautiful Tribute to John the Baptist
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Holy Spirit, Hope
People are fair weather friends. But when the world turned cold on John the Baptist Jesus paid him a beautiful tribute. He'll do the same for you.
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.