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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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.
Dead Chickens and God’s Forgiveness – Podcast
By Sandra Sheridan | | Podcast
My chicken farming years gave me a good example of what Satan likes to do. We had a disaster with our first batch of chicks. But even after we took care of our problem, the reminder of the disaster didn’t go away. If you were blessed by today’s episode, consider buying me a cup of…
The Boys in the Boat – Unity in Christ
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Fellowship, Spiritual Disciplines
Unity in Christ is a requirement for ministry success. All believers are part of the body of Christ and by pulling together we participate in the win.
A Mrs. Beasley Christmas – Podcast
By Sandra Sheridan | | Podcast
The concept of expectation is prevalent at Christmas time. Children, especially, have high hopes, and I, as a child was no different. If you were blessed by today’s episode, consider buying me a cup of tea to help support my ministry!
5 Fantastic Benefits to a New Beginning In Jesus
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, Help for the Hurting, Holidays, Hope, Knowing God, Salvation, Transforming the Mind
Jesus’ birth and salvation found in Him are directly trailed by the happy proclamation of a new beginning. There is nothing more hopeful than that!
Feeding Five Thousand – Will We Believe Jesus or Not?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, God’s Power, Knowing God
We may say we believe something but do we put our belief into action. Jesus is capable of feeding five thousand people. Will we believe Him or not?
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Podcast
By Sandra Sheridan | | Podcast
One Christmas season I was running around feeling stressed and overwhelmed, trying to finish all the last-minute shopping. As I tried to think of what to buy for each of my loved ones and what to tell them that I wanted, today’s verse came to mind. If you were blessed by today’s episode, consider buying…