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.
An Upbeat Song of Praise and Thanksgiving
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, God’s Power, Holidays, Hope, Salvation, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
We have much to be thankful for. The Israelites sang a song of praise for God's miraculous deliverance. We also should sing a song of thanksgiving.
God’s Perfect Timing for Deliverance
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, God’s Power, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Human Nature, Knowing God, Obedience, Spiritual Warfare
Trials may cause us to doubt God's plan. But He is working out deliverance on our behalf and for His glory. We can trust God's perfect timing!
Our Powerful and Protective Heavenly Father
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, God’s Love, God’s Power, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God, Parenting, Prayer
There isn't much stronger than a parent's love. Our heavenly Father feels the same protective spirit over us. He hears us and responds for our good.
What is that in Your Hand?
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, God’s Power, Knowing God, Transforming the Mind
Do you desire to be used by God? What is that in your hand? He can use the simplest of things for His glory in ways you could never imagine.
God’s Faithfulness and a Powerful Visual Aid
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Hope, Knowing God, Prayer, Small Town Happenings
Some mornings are blah, but on those days recall God's faithfulness. And if you pay attention, He might even give you a powerful visual aid.
Create in Me a Clean Heart – God’s Business of Heart Replacement
By Sandra Sheridan | | Confession, Counseling, Encouragement, Faith, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Human Nature, Obedience, Prayer, Salvation, Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
God is in the heart replacement business. Sin causes damage, but when we repent God hears. "Create in me a clean heart" is the cry of the broken.