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.
Ushering in a Fantastic Victory Through Praise
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Prayer, Salvation
All throughout life God's children will face trials and difficult battles. We gain the victory by focusing on the Problem-Solver instead of the problem.
The God Who Sees You When You’re Lost and Alone
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Emotions, Encouragement, Faith, God’s Love, God’s Power, God’s Provision, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God
We can’t control all of our circumstances. But thankfully, no matter the scenario the God Who sees will make a way through the wilderness.
Making Amazing Strides in the Patience Department
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Family History, Family Life, Hope, Human Nature, Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
Everyone needs a lesson in patience. When faced with a difficulty, whether large or small, we must be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.
The Danger of Bitterness
By Sandra Sheridan | | Counseling, Emotions, Encouragement, Faith, Heaven, Help for the Hurting, Human Nature, Relationships, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
Bitterness comes from many sources, but the end result is never good. The remedy for this soul problem is looking to Jesus and receiving His grace.
Needed Comfort For Those Who’ve Been Betrayed
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Emotions, Encouragement, Faith, Fellowship, God’s Love, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Knowing God, Relationships
The world can be a mean place! But sometimes our wounds are inflicted by a supposed friend. God gives comfort when we are betrayed.
With God All Things Are Possible
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, Family Life, God’s Power, Hope, Knowing God, Salvation
Everything is possible? Not so unless you invite the God of the universe into the equation. For just as Abraham and Sarah experienced, God keeps His promises. With God all things are possible!