Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life

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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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The Danger of Pride: What Herod’s Fall Teaches Us About Humility

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?
The Danger of Pride

God Answers Prayer: What Peter’s Escape from Prison Teaches Us

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.
God Answers Prayer

Where Does God Live? What an Empty Church Taught Me About God’s Presence

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.
Where does God live? In those who put their trust in His Son.

The Hand of the Lord Was With Them: What Acts 11 Teaches About Faithful Obedience

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.
The hand of the Lord was with them.

When God Changes Our Assumptions: Lessons from Acts 11

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.
When God Changes Our Assumptions

God Prepares the Way: Lessons from Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10

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.
God Prepares the Way
All things Work Together For Good

All Things Work Together For Good For God’s Children

We may never know why things happen. But one thing we know for certain: God makes all things work together for good for those who love HIm.
Seek the Lord and His Strength

Seek the Lord – A Crucial Discipline for Godly Living

If you want to have power for Godly living, regularly engage in this crucial discipline. Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face continually.
Mercy and Justice

The Perfect Balance of Mercy and Justice

We can sing of the mercy and justice of the Lord because He perfectly and fully embodies both attributes.  He holds us responsible for our sin, yet in mercy provides a way for our forgiveness.
Trust in the Lord

Trust in the Lord – The Best Advice for Graduates

The best advice for graduates or those who've been living post-graduate life for years is to trust in the Lord and not your own understanding.
Encouragement From the Psalms

The Psalms Provide Needed Encouragement

The Lord speaks through His word, the Bible! Often the Psalms provide encouragement in difficulty. They highlight emotion then point us to God.
God's Powerful Word

God’s Powerful Word Through the Years

Throughout the years God's powerful word has inspired its readers. Many of these leave behind a testimony of hope even through unlikely means.
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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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