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.
Early Church Generosity: A Biblical Model for the New Year
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Fellowship, God’s Provision, Holidays, Obedience, Relationships, Spiritual Disciplines
Reflect on early church generosity in Acts 4 and learn how sacrificial giving, unity, and gratitude can shape your life in the coming year.
Bold Prayers at Christmas: Lessons from Acts 4 That Still Matter Today
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, God’s Power, Holidays, Knowing God, Prayer, Prayer
Reflect on Acts 4 and discover how bold prayers in difficult circumstances reveal what we should truly ask God for this Christmas season.
Hope in Hard Times: Lessons from the Psalms to Lift Your Soul
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Emotions, Encouragement, Help for the Hurting, Small Town Happenings, Transforming the Mind
Find hope in hard times and strength for your soul, even when life feels heavy, by turning to God and His faithfulness.
Finding Hope in Discouraging Circumstances: Lessons from the Lame Man in Acts 4
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, God’s Power, Help for the Hurting, Hope
Acts 4 highlights God’s purpose in seasons of waiting and offers a powerful reminder that finding hope in discouraging circumstances begins with trusting His plan.
Why the Power of Jesus’ Name Still Changes Lives Today
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, Family History, God’s Power, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God
Experience how the power of Jesus’ name transformed a crippled man, emboldened the apostles, and offers salvation, strength, and hope today.
The Courage to Speak the Truth: Lessons from Peter and Watergate
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family History, Salvation, Transforming the Mind
Learn how Peter’s bold truth-telling and a modern Watergate moment reveal that courage to speak the truth still transforms lives today.
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.