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.
How to Secure a Front Row Seat in Heaven
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life, Heaven, Small Town Happenings, Transforming the Mind
History is being made all around us. But sometimes we get to have a front row seat for the events.
Trusting God When You Don’t Understand
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Encouragement, Faith, Hope, Human Nature
Things are not always as they seem. Human nature causes most of us to interpret each circumstance through the funnel of our own understanding, and we make judgments based on our limited knowledge. This is a natural tendency in a world of untrustworthy people. The only way to navigate past these biases and feel safe is to understand Who has complete control of all of life and to fully trust Him.
The Best Place to Shop
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Family Life, Heaven
Everyone has a different store of choice depending on what they are looking for. Around here I shop Kroger or Aldis for groceries, Kohl’s for clothing, Xenia Shoe & Leather for shoes, and Amazon for just about everything else. But it recently occurred to me that some of you like to shop in an unconventional way.
An Important Missed Detail
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Prayer, Salvation, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
Have you ever noticed how you can get so fixated on one thing that you miss something really important?
How Christmas Lights Cured the Grinch
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life
I don’t usually think of myself as a Grinch. Christmas is such a fun and special time of the year, but the other day some Grinch-like characteristics found their way into my attitude.
Two Paintings, the Heart and a Big Mistake
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Encouragement, Help for the Hurting
Have you ever made a judgment call only to realize after the fact that you got it all wrong? I have and it was a costly mistake.
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.