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.
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.
Eyewitnesses of the Resurrection: Shocking Lies vs. Life-Changing Truth
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, God’s Power, Hope, Knowing God, Salvation
Eyewitnesses of the resurrection reveal two accounts—the shocking lies of the guards and the life-changing truth of Jesus rising from the dead.
Hope in the Resurrection: From Grief to Joy in Christ
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Faith, Family History, God’s Power, Hope
Find hope in the resurrection of Christ. Discover how His victory over death turns grief into joy and offers eternal life to all who believe.
Finding Hope in Death: Lessons from the Cross
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Family History, Help for the Hurting, Salvation
Through Christ’s death and resurrection, believers find comfort in grief, strength in sorrow, and are assured of finding hope in death and eternal life.
Simon of Cyrene: The Courageous Man Who Carried Jesus’ Cross
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Knowing God, Obedience, Transforming the Mind
Simon of Cyrene, the unexpected cross bearer, gives us an example of what it truly means to follow Jesus and take up our own cross today.
From Shame to Grace: How Jesus Turns Humiliation into Healing
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family History
Learn how Jesus turns humiliation into healing and grace. Find hope, comfort, and restoration in Him when shame and ridicule weigh you down.
Jesus or Barabbas: The Choice That Changed History
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Human Nature, Small Town Happenings
Barabbas or Jesus? Discover the costly choice made at Pilate’s court and why recognizing true value matters for your faith today.