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
Who will you listen to?

But I Tell You . . . Who Will You Listen To?

There are many voices in the world today. “THEY” are telling you one thing and God is telling you another. Who will you listen to?
Fulfilling the Law

Balancing the Checkbook and Fulfilling the Law

God expects His law to be followed perfectly, but this is impossible. So Jesus came, fulfilling the law on our behalf. so we can be right with God
Being Salt and Light

Being Salt and Light in a Sinful World

Jesus compared His disciples' effect on a sinful world to every day commodities. How are you doing? Are you being salt and light?
The Beatitudes

The Beatitudes for Kingdom Living

The Beatitudes are eight statements that spell out a code of behavior befitting for citizens of God’s country. They bring with them great blessings.
Will you heed the call?

Fishing For Men – Will You Heed the Call?

There are many different voices in the world. But the voice of Jesus begs for a decisive and immediate response. Will you heed the call?
The Temptation of Jesus

The Temptation of Jesus

We will all face temptations in this life. The temptation of Jesus helps us know how to be victorious when facing our own tests. 
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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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