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.

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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
The Wise Man and the Foolish Man

The Wise Man and the Foolish Man – A Firm Foundation You Can Rely On

Jesus' story about the wise man and the foolish man ended the Sermon on the Mount. Are you building on a firm foundation?
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing

Beware of Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing

Jesus warned about false prophets calling them wolves in sheep’s clothing. I learned this truth at camp. But there, the "danger" came from kittens.
Choosing the Wide or Narrow Gate

The Wide or Narrow Gate; Which Will You Choose?

We make hard choices each day! The wide or narrow gate analogy pertains to matters of wisdom and the matter of eternal life. Choose carefully.
Ask Seek Knock

All You Have to Do is Ask Seek Knock

Are you struggling to do and be what God expects? Humble yourself like a child to receive God's power. All you have to do is ask seek knock!
Discernment

Hanging on to Discernment

Jesus said not to judge others. He meant not to be unnecessarily critical of those around you, but make sure to hang onto discernment!
Spiritual Vision

How is Your Spiritual Vision?

Bad spiritual vision, like bad physical vision, causes many problems and unnecessary stress. So get your eyes checked and see things as God does
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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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