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.
Jesus Commissions Workers to His Harvest
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith
God's Son has a compassionate heart for the needy crowds. Jesus commissions and sends His disciples to work in the harvest field.
Acquiring the Unhurried Life of Jesus
By Sandra Sheridan | | Emotions, Faith, Family Life, God’s Provision, Help for the Hurting, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
Our lives are so full of frenzied activity. This can create havoc in our body and soul. It is helpful to consider and emulate the unhurried life of Jesus.
Strong Winds and Firm Foundations
By Sandra Sheridan | | Podcast
Several years ago we had a week that was full of difficult experiences. All of these difficult things caused me to think of this passage about houses built on different foundations. It’s times like these that we need to make sure we have built your own house on a firm foundation. If you were…
Faith and Grace: The Perfect Life-Giving Match
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Holy Spirit, Salvation
Some things go together; some things don't. Jesus uses new wine and old wineskins to teach about a change. Faith and Grace; a perfect match.
Introducing “Tea With Mama”
By Sandra Sheridan | | Podcast
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The Life-Changing Story of Matthew the Disciple
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, Knowing God, Salvation
The gospel of Matthew contains part of the autobiography of the writer. Matthew the Disciple shares how Jesus called him and his life was changed.