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

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.
Change Directions Spiritually

From Spiritual Blindness to Seeing Christ Clearly

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.
From Spiritual Blindness to Light

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

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.
Do not grow weary in doing good

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

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.
Set free from the prison of sin

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

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.
Peace be with you

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

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.
Your Grief Will Turn to Joy
Be still and know that I am God

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Jesus's disciple, Peter, had many quiet hours with Jesus and God revealed Jesus's identity to Him. God also calls us, "Be still and know I am God."
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An Important Warning – Learning From Jesus’ Disciples

In what ways do we need to think less of our temporal needs in order to hear and respond to the important warning in God’s words?
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I’ve Never Been This Way Before – Podcast

All through life we will often find ourselves in places we’ve never been before or faced with new things that really challenge us, but when we look to the Lord He will guide us and help us. So whether your struggle pertains to a computer program, a new cricut machine or matters of life, always…
Holy Spirit's Power

Better Farm Equipment & The Holy Spirit’s Power

Don't try to break through to peoples’ hearts alone. Use the Holy Spirit's power to sow gospel seed. It’s the only way to reap a good harvest.
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Signs and Signals – Faith in Jesus

When you see the signs of a tornado take cover immediately. When you hear God's voice, don't ask for more signs, but put your faith in Jesus now!
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The Handmade Quilt – Podcast

I wrote this article a number or years ago after attending the funeral of my friend’s mother. As I stood in the church looking at all the family pictures and the beautiful handwork that represented this talented woman’s life, I was reminded of the creativity and love of our Creator used in making each of…
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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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