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.
God’s Promises Fulfilled: The Power of Pentecost
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, God’s Power, Holy Spirit, Knowing God, Salvation
Discover God’s promises fulfilled at Pentecost - and how His Holy Spirit still empowers believers today. God always keeps His promises!
Jesus’ Final Words: A Promise of Power and a Call to Witness
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Family History, Family Life, Spiritual Disciplines
Discover the power of Jesus’ final words in Acts 1:8. Learn how His promise of the Holy Spirit equips us to be witnesses to the ends of the earth.
The Blessing of Waiting on God’s Promises: Lessons from Acts 1
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Holy Spirit, Knowing God, Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines
Learn how waiting on God’s promises can strengthen your faith, bring His power, and transform your season of delay into blessing and purpose.
Transforming Your Mind: Practical Lessons From a Dog Walk
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind
Discover the life-changing power of transforming your mind. Learn how God’s truth untangles confusion and brings peace, joy, and freedom.
The Book of Acts: The Rest of the Story That Will Inspire You
By Sandra Sheridan | | Holy Spirit, Knowing God
Explore the Book of Acts - eyewitness accounts, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the rest of the story God is still writing today.
Technology and Relationships: How Digital Life Impacts Faith and Connection
By Sandra Sheridan | | Human Nature, Knowing God, Relationships, Spiritual Disciplines
Technology and relationships often clash, leaving us lonely and distracted. Discover how to reconnect with God and others in a digital world.
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.