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.
A Portrait of Prayer – A Nana’s Love
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family Life, God’s Love, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Prayer
Something happens when you come to an understanding of God’s greatness. It changes you and it changes how your prayer life.
Benefits Received When You Wait on the Lord
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Family Life, Hope, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind
Waiting can be excruciating! Yet some things just can’t be rushed. Learn to wait on the Lord. There are many benefits when we do.
Praise of God’s Great Name
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, God’s Love, God’s Power, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God
Have you ever wondered why God doesn’t fix all our problems immediately? He loves us. Nothing can thwart His plans. So why does it often take so long for resolution when we face trouble? Exodus gives an example of God’s greatest goal, which is to our benefit – the knowledge and praise of His great name.
God’s Mercy – The Incredible Power of the Word “But”
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, God’s Love, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God, Salvation
We were dead in our transgressions and sins but because of God's mercy He made us alive in Christ. This little word BUT changes everything!
Our Great and Terrible Enemy
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, Family Life, Heaven, Prayer, Small Town Happenings, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom for Living
It’s easy to forget that we have an enemy. This is not a person or a country. Our struggle is with the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places.
Standing Firm in Our Freedom in Christ
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, Salvation, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom for Living
False teachers caused the Galatians to give up their freedom in Christ by imposing laws. Paul's strong letter points the Galatian back to faith.