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.
Storing Up Treasures in Heaven and Auction Day
By Sandra Sheridan | | Auction, Decision-Making, Family Life, Heaven, Knowing God, Wisdom for Living
Auctions are a good reminder that storing up treasures in heaven pleases the Lord. “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
The Lord’s Prayer – Jesus’ Pattern for Praying
By Sandra Sheridan | | Heaven, Knowing God, Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines
The Lord’s Prayer is the best known example of how to approach God in meaningful conversation. Use it as a guide when praying.
How To Get Heavenly Applause
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Heaven, Human Nature, Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
When it comes to spiritual disciplines it is the person with the right motives and the secret actions who gets the heavenly applause.
Love Your Neighbors and Love Your Enemies
By Sandra Sheridan | | Emotions, Family Life, Heaven, Obedience, Small Town Happenings, Wisdom for Living
Some believe we should love our neighbors and hate our enemies. But Jesus taught to love your neighbors AND love your enemies.
Making Vows – Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
By Sandra Sheridan | | Decision-Making, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Human Nature, Obedience, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
“Cross my heart and hope to die!” This phrase isn't needed if you are known as a person of integrity. Say what you mean and mean what you say.
The Tricky Question of Divorce
By Sandra Sheridan | | Counseling, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Human Nature, Marriage, Relationships, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
Jesus never shied away from tricky questions. Instead He answered the questions wisely. One of these tricky questions pertained to divorce.