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.
Passing God’s Test of Faith in the Wilderness
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, God’s Provision, Heaven, Hope, Knowing God, Prayer, Wisdom for Living
When facing difficulty consider God’s past faithfulness and call out to Him. He will hear and you will pass God's test of faith with flying colors.
An Upbeat Song of Praise and Thanksgiving
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, God’s Power, Holidays, Hope, Salvation, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
We have much to be thankful for. The Israelites sang a song of praise for God's miraculous deliverance. We also should sing a song of thanksgiving.
God’s Perfect Timing for Deliverance
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, God’s Power, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Human Nature, Knowing God, Obedience, Spiritual Warfare
Trials may cause us to doubt God's plan. But He is working out deliverance on our behalf and for His glory. We can trust God's perfect timing!
Our Powerful and Protective Heavenly Father
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, God’s Love, God’s Power, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God, Parenting, Prayer
There isn't much stronger than a parent's love. Our heavenly Father feels the same protective spirit over us. He hears us and responds for our good.
What is that in Your Hand?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, God’s Power, Knowing God, Transforming the Mind
Do you desire to be used by God? What is that in your hand? He can use the simplest of things for His glory in ways you could never imagine.
God’s Faithfulness and a Powerful Visual Aid
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Hope, Knowing God, Prayer, Small Town Happenings
Some mornings are blah, but on those days recall God's faithfulness. And if you pay attention, He might even give you a powerful visual aid.
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.