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.

Do You Need to Change Directions Spiritually? Lessons from Saul’s Life-Changing Transformation

By Sandra Sheridan | May 22, 2026 | 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 | May 15, 2026 | 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.

Do Not Grow Weary in Doing Good: A Lesson from a Slow-Blooming Lilac

By Sandra Sheridan | Apr 14, 2026 | Encouragement

For years a lilac bush outside my door produced nothing but leaves. Then one day it bloomed, and reminded me of the powerful truth in Galatians 6:9: do not grow weary in doing good.

Set Free From the Prison of Sin: An Escape We Cannot Make Ourselves

By Sandra Sheridan | Apr 7, 2026 | Salvation

An escape room may allow clever players to find their way out, but the prison of sin is different. Learn how Jesus Christ makes it possible for us to be set free from the prison of sin.

Peace Be With You: Finding Peace Through the Resurrection of Jesus

By Sandra Sheridan | Apr 5, 2026 | Faith

After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to His fearful disciples and spoke the powerful words, “Peace Be With You.” Discover how this moment still brings hope and peace to troubled hearts today.

Your Grief Will Turn to Joy: Trusting God in the Waiting (John 16:20)

By Sandra Sheridan | Apr 4, 2026 | Hope, Knowing God

When life doesn’t go as planned, grief and uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Yet Jesus gave a powerful promise in John 16:20: your grief will turn to joy. Discover how trusting God in the waiting can change everything.

Made in God’s Image: Reflecting Our Creator in Everyday Life

By Sandra Sheridan | May 13, 2025 | Discipleship, Encouragement, Knowing God

Every person is made in God's Image. Our highest purpose, then, is to reflect His character and nature to the world.

Survival of the Fittest: When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong

By Sandra Sheridan | May 5, 2025 | Encouragement, God’s Power, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Transforming the Mind

Survival of the fittest, apart from the theory of evolution, has some truth. But in God's economy His children can say, "When I am weak, I am strong."