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 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.
Jesus’ Authority Over Life and Death: Lessons from the Crucifixion
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God, Salvation
Our culture celebrates being the master of our own fate, yet life rarely unfolds according to our plans. Passion Week reveals the only person who ever controlled every detail of His destiny - Jesus. From arrest to crucifixion, every moment reveals Jesus’ authority over life and death.
Jesus Prays for Us: A Comforting Truth from John 17
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Before the cross, Jesus prayed for His disciples - and for you. Discover the comforting truth that Jesus prays for us in John 17.
Obey God Rather Than Men: When Obedience Costs Us
By Sandra Sheridan | | Spiritual Disciplines
What happens when obedience costs you? Discover why believers must sometimes obey God rather than men through Acts 5 and a powerful personal lesson.
Overflowing Streams of Living Water: What Do Others See In You
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Learn what Jesus meant by streams of living water and how the Holy Spirit shapes the presence we bring into every room we enter.
Jealousy in the Christian Life: Warnings from Acts 5
By Sandra Sheridan | | Knowing God
Jealousy in the Christian life can quietly derail our faith. Acts 5 reveals its danger—and how trusting God brings peace and freedom.
Finding Meaning in Life: A Radical Lesson from the Streets of Nashville
By Sandra Sheridan | | Hope, Human Nature, Transforming the Mind
Struggling with 'chasing the wind'? Discover why finding meaning in life requires looking above the sun, even when surrounded by Nashville’s lights.
A New Way to Pray Through Your New Year Goals
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Encouragement, Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines, Transforming the Mind
Turn your New Year goals into prayers. Learn a simple, faith-filled way to seek God’s guidance and grow spiritually through daily prayer.
The Importance of Truth in the Christian Life: Lessons from Acts 5
By Sandra Sheridan | | Family History, Family Life, Human Nature, Obedience, Wisdom for Living
The importance of truth reaches into every part of our lives—from marriage to faith. Acts 5 offers a sobering reminder that God is never fooled by lies and that integrity truly matters.