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.
Love Your Neighbors and Love Your Enemies
By Sandra Sheridan | | Emotions, Family Life, Heaven, Obedience, Small Town Happenings, Wisdom for Living
Some believe we should love our neighbors and hate our enemies. But Jesus taught to love your neighbors AND love your enemies.
Making Vows – Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
By Sandra Sheridan | | Decision-Making, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Human Nature, Obedience, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
“Cross my heart and hope to die!” This phrase isn't needed if you are known as a person of integrity. Say what you mean and mean what you say.
The Tricky Question of Divorce
By Sandra Sheridan | | Counseling, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Human Nature, Marriage, Relationships, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
Jesus never shied away from tricky questions. Instead He answered the questions wisely. One of these tricky questions pertained to divorce.
But I Tell You . . . Who Will You Listen To?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Obedience, Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
There are many voices in the world today. “THEY” are telling you one thing and God is telling you another. Who will you listen to?
Balancing the Checkbook and Fulfilling the Law
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Faith, God’s Power, God’s Provision, Hope, Knowing God, Obedience, Salvation
God expects His law to be followed perfectly, but this is impossible. So Jesus came, fulfilling the law on our behalf. so we can be right with God
Being Salt and Light in a Sinful World
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Heaven, Holy Spirit
Jesus compared His disciples' effect on a sinful world to every day commodities. How are you doing? Are you being salt and light?
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.
Do Not Grow Weary in Doing Good: A Lesson from a Slow-Blooming Lilac
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
For years a lilac bush outside my door produced nothing but leaves. Then one day it bloomed, and reminded me of the powerful truth in Galatians 6:9: do not grow weary in doing good.
Set Free From the Prison of Sin: An Escape We Cannot Make Ourselves
By Sandra Sheridan | | Salvation
An escape room may allow clever players to find their way out, but the prison of sin is different. Learn how Jesus Christ makes it possible for us to be set free from the prison of sin.
Peace Be With You: Finding Peace Through the Resurrection of Jesus
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith
After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to His fearful disciples and spoke the powerful words, “Peace Be With You.” Discover how this moment still brings hope and peace to troubled hearts today.
Your Grief Will Turn to Joy: Trusting God in the Waiting (John 16:20)
By Sandra Sheridan | | Hope, Knowing God
When life doesn’t go as planned, grief and uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Yet Jesus gave a powerful promise in John 16:20: your grief will turn to joy. Discover how trusting God in the waiting can change everything.