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
Jesus Commissions His Disciples

Jesus Commissions Workers to His Harvest

God's Son has a compassionate heart for the needy crowds. Jesus commissions and sends His disciples to work in the harvest field.
The Unhurried Life of Jesus

Acquiring the Unhurried Life of Jesus

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.
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Strong Winds and Firm Foundations

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 - New Wine

Faith and Grace: The Perfect Life-Giving Match

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.
Tea with Mama

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Matthew the Disciple autobiography

The Life-Changing Story of Matthew the Disciple

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.
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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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