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.
Create in Me a Clean Heart – God’s Business of Heart Replacement
By Sandra Sheridan | | Confession, Counseling, Encouragement, Faith, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Human Nature, Obedience, Prayer, Salvation, Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
God is in the heart replacement business. Sin causes damage, but when we repent God hears. "Create in me a clean heart" is the cry of the broken.
The Death of a Queen and the Brevity of Life
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Counseling, Encouragement, Faith, God’s Provision, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God, Salvation, Wisdom for Living
A queen was buried this week. Funerals cause us to consider the brevity of life. Call out to God to help you make sense of this life you live.
Nature’s Proof that God is the Creator
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, God’s Power, Heaven, Knowing God, Transforming the Mind
Look at the world around you. All of the beauty, creativity, and variety couldn't have appeared on its own. Nature is proof that God is the Creator.
Fix Your Eyes on Jesus – Navigating the Devil’s Crack
By Sandra Sheridan | | Emotions, Encouragement, Faith, God’s Provision, Hope, Meditation, Small Town Happenings, Transforming the Mind
When you experience claustrophobia brought on by life’s circumstances, find freedom and release from the pressure as you fix your eyes on Jesus.
A Portrait of Prayer – A Nana’s Love
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life, God’s Love, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Prayer
Something happens when you come to an understanding of God’s greatness. It changes you and it changes how your prayer life.
Benefits Received When You Wait on the Lord
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Family Life, Hope, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind
Waiting can be excruciating! Yet some things just can’t be rushed. Learn to wait on the Lord. There are many benefits when we do.
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.