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.
All You Have to Do is Ask Seek Knock
By Sandra Sheridan | | God’s Power, Heaven, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Prayer, Salvation, Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
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!
Hanging on to Discernment
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Decision-Making, Help for the Hurting, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
Jesus said not to judge others. He meant not to be unnecessarily critical of those around you, but make sure to hang onto discernment!
How is Your Spiritual Vision?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Faith, Family History, Family Life, God’s Provision, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
Bad spiritual vision, like bad physical vision, causes many problems and unnecessary stress. So get your eyes checked and see things as God does
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.
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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