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.
A Beautiful Tribute to John the Baptist
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Holy Spirit, Hope
People are fair weather friends. But when the world turned cold on John the Baptist Jesus paid him a beautiful tribute. He'll do the same for you.
Discouragement: A Powerful Tool of the Devil
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Confession, Emotions, Encouragement, Faith, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Human Nature, Marriage, Prayer, Transforming the Mind
Discouragement is a powerful tool of the devil, and he uses it with everyone! It's important to know how to effectively combat it.
Great Grandpa’s Plan of Battle – TWM
By Sandra Sheridan | | Hope, Podcast
War is never a good thing. But during my grandparents lifetime our country was involved in WW II. I heard many stories about those terrible years from my grandma and grandpa while they were still living. While I hope that we don’t have to go through a devastating national war again, we, as God’s children,…
How to Bear Life-Changing Spiritual Fruit
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Faith, God’s Power, Knowing God, Salvation, Spiritual Disciplines
The only way to bear life-changing spiritual fruit is to identify with Christ in His death and resurrection. In order to live, you need to die.
Reaching the Lost – A 3-Point Plan
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Salvation
Jesus gave His disciples a plan for reaching the lost. We also must follow this plan so the world will hear the truth, and God will gain the victory.
Stray Chickens and Stray Thoughts
By Sandra Sheridan | | Hope, Podcast
Many years ago I decided I wanted to raise chickens. Along with having an abundance of fresh eggs, I also learned a lot of lessons. Chasing chickens is what made me think of today’s Bible verse. I hope you enjoy Stray Chickens and Stray Thoughts. If you were blessed by today’s episode, consider buying…