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.
Making Amazing Strides in the Patience Department
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Family History, Family Life, Hope, Human Nature, Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
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.
The Danger of Bitterness
By Sandra Sheridan | | Counseling, Emotions, Encouragement, Faith, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Human Nature, Relationships, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
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.
Needed Comfort For Those Who’ve Been Betrayed
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Emotions, Encouragement, Faith, Fellowship, God’s Love, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God, Relationships
The world can be a mean place! But sometimes our wounds are inflicted by a supposed friend. God gives comfort when we are betrayed.
With God All Things Are Possible
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, Family Life, God’s Power, Hope, Knowing God, Salvation
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!
Where is God When I am Struggling?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Counseling, Emotions, Encouragement, Faith, God’s Love, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God, Prayer
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?
When Sitting on the Fence is Important
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, Human Nature, Relationships, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
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.
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.