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 Not Grow Weary in Doing Good: A Lesson from a Slow-Blooming Lilac
By Sandra Sheridan | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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.
Jesus’ Authority Over Life and Death: Lessons from the Crucifixion
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God, Salvation
Our culture celebrates being the master of our own fate, yet life rarely unfolds according to our plans. Passion Week reveals the only person who ever controlled every detail of His destiny - Jesus. From arrest to crucifixion, every moment reveals Jesus’ authority over life and death.
Jesus Prays for Us: A Comforting Truth from John 17
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Before the cross, Jesus prayed for His disciples - and for you. Discover the comforting truth that Jesus prays for us in John 17.
Abide in Christ: The Life-Changing Meaning of the True Vine (John 15)
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Abide in Christ and learn how His words and love produce lasting joy, spiritual fruit, and the strength to live the Christian life.
Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled: Finding Peace in Jesus’ Promise
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Help for the Hurting
Do not let your heart be troubled. Even in seasons of separation, uncertainty, or fear, Jesus’ promise in John 14 offers hope, peace, and the assurance of a prepared place with Him.
Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet: A Powerful Lesson in Humility
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
Just before the cross, Jesus washes the disciples’ feet, shocking those who followed Him. This humble act reveals a powerful lesson about love, service, and the heart God desires in His people. What does this moment teach us about following Christ today?
Right Place at the Right Time: An Inspiring Bible Lesson from Acts 8
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
Have you ever been in the right place at the right time, and later realized it was God? This story from Acts 8 shows how obedience to His promptings can lead to life-changing moments.
Scattered Believers Spread the Gospel: A Powerful Lesson from Acts 8
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement
When persecution scattered the early believers, they didn’t hide -they preached the gospel wherever they went. How would you respond if your faith were tested today?
Dead in Our Trespasses and Sins: An Unexpected Object Lesson in My Flower Bed
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God, Salvation
This weekend, a surprising object lesson reminded me of a hard truth: we are all dead in our trespasses and sins—powerless to save ourselves. But God’s great love and mercy offer a miracle: new life in Christ, freely given to those who put their faith in Him.