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
Exchanging Beauty for Ashes

Exchanging Beauty For Ashes

Difficulties come to all people, but God has a perfect purpose for everything. He can exchange beauty for ashes. 
Miraculous Signs

Powerful Miraculous Signs: Are These Necessary?

The Pharisees asked for miraculous signs that Jesus was Messiah. We may want these too, but we already have all the light we need in His word.
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The Divine Handler – Podcast

We can’t do anything on our own and must rely on God’s strength every day. During a difficult time in my life God reminded me to ask Him for help in a very interesting way. If you were blessed by today’s episode, consider buying me a ⁠⁠⁠cup of tea⁠⁠⁠ to help support my ministry!
Your Words Really Matter

Words Really Matter: What Do Your Words Reveal?

Words really matter! Just as the condition of a tree is known by the condition of its fruit, so is the character of a man made known by his words.
Blaspheming the Holy Spirit

The Pharisees’ False Reviews and Blaspheming the Holy Spirit

The Pharisees tried to discredit Jesus but in doing so they committed the unpardonable sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit.
Tea with Mama

Storing Up Treasures in Heaven and Auction Day – TWM

For the past 15 years I’ve been employed in our family’s auction and real estate business. Over the years we’ve sold a wide variety of fascinating items. But one thing I have learned. Stuff is stuff! And you can’t take it with you. Someday everything you have might be sold at auction, so it’s important…
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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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