Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life

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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.

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The Danger of Pride: What Herod’s Fall Teaches Us About Humility

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?
The Danger of Pride

God Answers Prayer: What Peter’s Escape from Prison Teaches Us

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.
God Answers Prayer

Where Does God Live? What an Empty Church Taught Me About God’s Presence

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.
Where does God live? In those who put their trust in His Son.

The Hand of the Lord Was With Them: What Acts 11 Teaches About Faithful Obedience

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.
The hand of the Lord was with them.

When God Changes Our Assumptions: Lessons from Acts 11

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.
When God Changes Our Assumptions

God Prepares the Way: Lessons from Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10

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 Prepares the Way

Guarding Your Heart (and Other Treasures)

Proverbs 4:23 ” Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”   It should have been a day full of celebration, but a monkey wrench was thrown into the midst of the party. Emily turned 21 yesterday and looked forward to a day of pleasant surprises. But only a few…

The Metaphor that was a Mystery

The other night Abigail had a homework assignment she was struggling with. She came to me with a poem and asked if I could find the metaphor in the verses. First of all, I had to be reminded exactly what a metaphor was. The dictionary definition says a metaphor is the comparison of one thing or another without the use of like or as.

Commitments and Credit Cards

I knew the day had the possibility of stress from the time I left the house at 7:45. We had an auction, but our auction clerk manager was out of town. I was the substitute "go to" person for getting the computers up and running and ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Though I have done it plenty of times before, I don't like the extra stress that auction day can create.

I’d Rather Have Jesus

February 1, 1909, ushered into the world a new baby boy. The fourth of eight children born to a Methodist preacher and his wife in Winchester, Ontario, Canada, George Beverly Shea was eventually to become "America's beloved gospel singer."

The Proof is in the Froth

Faith without deeds is dead. This is a verse that confuses many people. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, "It is by grace we are saved through faith - and this is not from yourselves - it is a gift of God - not by works so that no one can boast." But today's verse states that faith without deeds is dead. How do these two verses fit together?

Find the God-Facts

God does what He says He will do. This is a God-Fact I have been mulling over lately. I find it very comforting when faced with difficult situations. No matter what, we can rely on God to keep His word.
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Hi, I'm Sandy Sheridan! 

I write inspirational, Scripture-based letters sharing hope, encouragement, and truth for anyone seeking a mama’s touch.

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