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.
The Danger of Pride: What Herod’s Fall Teaches Us About Humility
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
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?
God Answers Prayer: What Peter’s Escape from Prison Teaches Us
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
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.
Where Does God Live? What an Empty Church Taught Me About God’s Presence
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
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.
The Hand of the Lord Was With Them: What Acts 11 Teaches About Faithful Obedience
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
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.
When God Changes Our Assumptions: Lessons from Acts 11
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
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.
God Prepares the Way: Lessons from Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
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.
A Major Turning Point for the World
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God, Salvation
Every good story has a turning point. Matthew records an event that was the crucial point of his narrative and it changed the world.
Soul Rest – Don’t Miss the Amazing Opportunity
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Human Nature, Knowing God, Salvation, Transforming the Mind
Many who lived close to Jesus while He ministered on the earth missed an amazing opportunity for soul rest! But it's not too late for you!
Praising God for a Basket of Apples – TWM
By Sandra Sheridan | | Podcast
After studying Paul’s letter to Timothy and pondering this Bible verse, Dad and I visited a local farmer’s market. I was struck by how God is so creative in even the smallest things. These thoughts inspired me to express my own exclamation of praise.
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,…