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.
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.
A Royal Priesthood: Serving God in Everyday Life
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship
What does it mean to be part of God's royal priesthood? A walk through a freshly tilled field reminds us that serving God often requires perseverance, daily devotion, and faithfulness in the ordinary things of life.
Handling Conflict God’s Way: When Christians Disagree
By Sandra Sheridan | | Relationships, Wisdom for Living
Handling conflict God's way can be challenging, especially when disagreements arise between people who love and serve God. Discover how Paul and Barnabas navigated a sharp disagreement and how God continued working through both men.
Teaching Children About God in Everyday Moments
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life
Teaching children about God often begins in the simplest moments. When my granddaughter asked an unexpected question about a newspaper, I was reminded of the importance of sharing God's faithfulness with the next generation.
Take Every Thought Captive: Winning the Battle for Your Mind
By Sandra Sheridan | | Spiritual Warfare
Wrong thoughts can burrow into our minds just like groundhogs under a barn. Learn why we must take every thought captive and how God's Word equips us to win the spiritual battle for our minds.
Saved by Grace Through Faith: When We Add to the Gospel
By Sandra Sheridan | | Salvation
Are good works or religious practices necessary for salvation? The Jerusalem Council faced this very question in Acts 15. Its answer reminds us of the comforting truth that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
There’s No Place Like Home: Why Christian Community Matters
By Sandra Sheridan | | Fellowship, Spiritual Disciplines
We all need a place to belong. Paul and Barnabas found encouragement and support in the Christian community at Antioch—and their homecoming reminds us why God never intended us to walk the journey of faith alone.