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.
Obey God Rather Than Men: When Obedience Costs Us
By Sandra Sheridan | | Spiritual Disciplines
What happens when obedience costs you? Discover why believers must sometimes obey God rather than men through Acts 5 and a powerful personal lesson.
Overflowing Streams of Living Water: What Do Others See In You
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Learn what Jesus meant by streams of living water and how the Holy Spirit shapes the presence we bring into every room we enter.
Jealousy in the Christian Life: Warnings from Acts 5
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Jealousy in the Christian life can quietly derail our faith. Acts 5 reveals its danger—and how trusting God brings peace and freedom.
Finding Meaning in Life: A Radical Lesson from the Streets of Nashville
By Sandra Sheridan | | Hope, Human Nature, Transforming the Mind
Struggling with 'chasing the wind'? Discover why finding meaning in life requires looking above the sun, even when surrounded by Nashville’s lights.
A New Way to Pray Through Your New Year Goals
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Encouragement, Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind
Turn your New Year goals into prayers. Learn a simple, faith-filled way to seek God’s guidance and grow spiritually through daily prayer.
The Importance of Truth in the Christian Life: Lessons from Acts 5
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family History, Family Life, Human Nature, Obedience, Wisdom for Living
The importance of truth reaches into every part of our lives—from marriage to faith. Acts 5 offers a sobering reminder that God is never fooled by lies and that integrity truly matters.
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.