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.
He Restores My Soul
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Emotions, Encouragement, God’s Love, God’s Provision, Help for the Hurting, Holidays, Knowing God
The busy weeks of the upcoming holiday season threaten stress. So take a moment every day with your Shepherd. He restores your soul!
When Greed is a Good Thing
By Sandra Sheridan | | Holidays, Knowing God, Prayer, Wisdom for Living
Greed infects many people. Clear warning signs of this malady often pop up around the beginning of December. But there are some times when it's good to be greedy!
The Right Place to Find Significance
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Encouragement, God’s Love, Help for the Hurting, Transforming the Mind
Everyone wants to feel important. But often we look for significance in the wrong places. It's time to change our perspective.
God’s Promise to Clean Up the Mess
By Journey Websites | | Comfort, Faith, Heaven, Hope, Knowing God, Obedience, Relationships, Salvation
Adam and Eve's disobedience wreaked havoc on all future generations. But God's promise to clean up the mess was brought about by Jesus.
Finding Answers to Spiritual Questions
By Journey Websites | | Faith, Knowing God, Obedience, Relationships, Salvation, Wisdom for Living
There is no such thing as a foolish question. But sometimes questions cultivate disaster. That’s why you must seek answers in God’s reliable word.
Made in the Image of God
By Journey Websites | | Faith, Heaven, Holy Spirit, Hope, Knowing God, Relationships, Salvation, Spiritual Warfare
There are a lot of theories today about the origin of the human race. Just Google the topic and numerous articles appear on the screen. But the simplest and most overlooked explanation is the one articulated at the very beginning of the Bible.