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.
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’s Faithfulness to His Promises
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Help for the Hurting, Knowing God
Most people have been on the receiving end of injustice at least once in their lives. You were passed over for a job you deserved. The other guy got the raise and you didn’t. Someone else got credit for your hard work. You were ignored instead of welcomed. This kind of unfairness crushes our spirit, but we have a God who sees all. And even when you have been wronged it doesn’t annul His promises. He is faithful and will work out His plan for your life in the end.
The Danger of Pride: What Herod’s Fall Teaches Us About Humility
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Herod had power, influence, and the praise of the people—but in one moment, everything changed. Acts 12 reminds us that pride always leads downward, while God's Word continues to spread and flourish. What can Herod's story teach us about humility today?
God Answers Prayer: What Peter’s Escape from Prison Teaches Us
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Have you ever wondered if God is working while you wait? Peter's miraculous escape from prison reminds us that God answers prayer, even when we can't yet see what He is doing. If you're waiting on the Lord today, Acts 12 offers fresh hope and encouragement to keep praying.
Where Does God Live? What an Empty Church Taught Me About God’s Presence
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Where does God live? An empty church building and Acts 17:24 reveal the surprising answer: God's presence dwells within those who trust in Jesus Christ.
The Hand of the Lord Was With Them: What Acts 11 Teaches About Faithful Obedience
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
What made the believers in Antioch so effective? Acts 11 reveals one powerful answer: the hand of the Lord was with them. Learn how faithful obedience still invites God's powerful work today.
When God Changes Our Assumptions: Lessons from Acts 11
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
We all have ideas and assumptions that feel comfortable and familiar. But sometimes God lovingly reveals a better way of thinking. Join me in Acts 11 as we discover what happens when God changes our assumptions and aligns our hearts with His truth.
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.
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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