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.
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.
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.
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.
The Hand of the Lord Was With Them: What Acts 11 Teaches About Faithful Obedience
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
What made the believers in Antioch so effective? Acts 11 reveals one powerful answer: the hand of the Lord was with them. Learn how faithful obedience still invites God's powerful work today.
When God Changes Our Assumptions: Lessons from Acts 11
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
We all have ideas and assumptions that feel comfortable and familiar. But sometimes God lovingly reveals a better way of thinking. Join me in Acts 11 as we discover what happens when God changes our assumptions and aligns our hearts with His truth.
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.