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.
Meditation on God’s Word – A Key to Correct Thinking
By Sandra Sheridan | | Meditation, Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
How you think can make or break you. So much of how we feel about others, the world, and ourselves comes from thoughts in our mind. Meditation on God's word serves the useful purpose of helping us to change and correct our thoughts and thus our understanding of the things around us.
The Destructive Power of the Tongue
By Sandra Sheridan | | Wisdom for Living
Small things can certainly create a lot of trouble, and the tongue is one of the worst. So carefully consider the things you say and the things you take heed to. The wrong message can destroy a gullible listener with even worse results than an inconvenient down-to-the-ground flat tire.
Patience in Prayer – Keep Stirring the Pot
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Help for the Hurting, Prayer, Prayer, Wisdom for Living
When you understand that God hears and answers prayer, it is often frustrating to wait for His answers. The effective prayer of a righteous person accomplishes much. It just takes patience in prayer - and often a lot of pot stirring!
Finding Freedom Beyond the 4th of July
By Sandra Sheridan | | Hope, Knowing God, Salvation
Loud booms thundered late into the evening last Sunday as many celebrated our nation’s birthday. Yet despite the excitement and festivities of an important federal holiday, there are many, even in the USA, who are not truly free.
Real Faith: Live Like You are Trusting
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith
Faith is an everyday commodity in some circles. “Just have faith” or “Keep the faith” is thrown around every time there is some kind of crisis or need for encouraging words. But what exactly is faith? What does it mean?
If the Lord Wills: One Powerful Sunday Sermon
By Sandra Sheridan | | Decision-Making, Faith, Help for the Hurting, Obedience, Wisdom for Living
It is always gratifying to live out a Sunday sermon. This past Sunday we heard an excellent message on the foolishness of holding too tightly to any plans we may have for our day.
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.