Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life

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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.

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Making Amazing Strides in the Patience Department

Everyone needs a lesson in patience. When faced with a difficulty, whether large or small, we must be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.
A Lesson in Patience

The Danger of Bitterness

Bitterness comes from many sources, but the end result is never good. The remedy for this soul problem is looking to Jesus and receiving His grace.
The Danger of Bitterness

Needed Comfort For Those Who’ve Been Betrayed

The world can be a mean place! But sometimes our wounds are inflicted by a supposed friend. God gives comfort when we are betrayed.
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With God All Things Are Possible

Everything is possible? Not so unless you invite the God of the universe into the equation. For just as Abraham and Sarah experienced, God keeps His promises. With God all things are possible!
With God All Things Are Possible

Where is God When I am Struggling?

Faith is easy on good days, but on bad days. . . Sometimes it's tempting to ask - where is God. How do you find Him in difficult circumstances?
Where is God When I am struggling?

When Sitting on the Fence is Important

Sitting on the fence is often considered a negative trait but there are certain times when it is crucial to stay squarely on the fence.
Sitting on the Fence
God Prepares the Way

God Prepares the Way: Lessons from Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10

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

God Notices Your Faithfulness: Small Acts, Eternal Impact

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.
Connection With God Through Jesus Christ

Starlink, Mountain Roads, and Connection With God Through Jesus Christ

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.
Faithful Service for God

The Eternal Impact of Faithful Service for God

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.
Change Directions Spiritually

Do You Need to Change Directions Spiritually? Lessons from Saul’s Life-Changing Transformation

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 Light

From Spiritual Blindness to Seeing Christ Clearly

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.
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Hi, I'm Sandy Sheridan! 

I write inspirational, Scripture-based letters sharing hope, encouragement, and truth for anyone seeking a mama’s touch.

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