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.
Clean Hands and a Pure Heart Meaning: A Lesson from the NICU
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God, Salvation
I had to scrub my hands for two full minutes before touching my newborn granddaughter in the NICU… and it reminded me of a powerful truth: we can’t make ourselves clean enough to approach God. Only Jesus can cleanse, giving us clean hands and a pure heart.
Biblical Forgiveness: How to Forgive When the Hurt Is Deep
By Sandra Sheridan | | Help for the Hurting, Transforming the Mind
Is it really possible to forgive those who have deeply hurt us? Stephen’s response in Acts 7 shows that, with God’s help, forgiveness is not only possible—it can transform our hearts.
God’s Love Is Better Than Life: Finding the Love That Never Fails
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
For years, many of us search for a love that will finally satisfy the longing in our hearts—yet we often look in places that cannot sustain us. Psalm 63 reminds us that the love we truly need has already been offered, a love proven faithful through every season of life. What if the love you’ve been searching for has been closer than you ever realized?
Bold Faith in Conflict: What Stephen Teaches Us About Courage
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
Most of us try to avoid conflict, especially when it comes to matters of faith. Yet Stephen’s story in Acts 7 reminds us that courageously speaking the truth—no matter the cost—can leave an eternal impact far beyond what we can see. What happens when we choose boldness instead of silence?
The Light of Christ in Dark Times: Finding Hope When You Feel Lost
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Hope
When power goes out, we notice how much we rely on light. Spiritually, the same is true. Living in the light of Christ illuminates our path, eases fear, and restores hope even in the darkest seasons.
When Believers Stand Firm: Lessons from Spurgeon and Stephen
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith
Faithfulness to the gospel has always come at a cost. From Charles Spurgeon to Stephen in Acts, Scripture and history remind us that standing for truth often invites persecution—but God never abandons those who stand firm.
God’s Word is a Lamp
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
During my childhood and teen years, I spent many delightful weeks each summer at a camp in Halstead, PA. All year long I would look forward to returning to this peaceful haven where I enjoyed Christian friends as well as God’s beautiful creation. Camp Iroquoina was located down a long, windy, and dusty road nestled in the Pocono Mountains. My time there shaped my life in more ways than one.
Life from Death
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Obedience
Looking through my photos the other day I found a picture I had taken a few summers ago. I snapped it because it was so unusual. On our side porch where the concrete pad meets the brick wall a petunia plant had grown up and blossomed with vibrant pink flowers. This beautiful gift from God had sprung up from a crack in the barren, dead concrete.
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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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