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.
How is Your Spiritual Vision?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Faith, Family History, Family Life, God’s Provision, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
Bad spiritual vision, like bad physical vision, causes many problems and unnecessary stress. So get your eyes checked and see things as God does
Storing Up Treasures in Heaven and Auction Day
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Decision-Making, Family Life, Heaven, Knowing God, Wisdom for Living
Auctions are a good reminder that storing up treasures in heaven pleases the Lord. “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
The Lord’s Prayer – Jesus’ Pattern for Praying
By Sandra Sheridan | | Heaven, Knowing God, Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines
The Lord’s Prayer is the best known example of how to approach God in meaningful conversation. Use it as a guide when praying.
How To Get Heavenly Applause
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Heaven, Human Nature, Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
When it comes to spiritual disciplines it is the person with the right motives and the secret actions who gets the heavenly applause.
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.
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.