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.
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.
How To Find Courage When You Are Afraid
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Counseling, Emotions, Encouragement, Faith, God’s Power, Help for the Hurting, Hope, Transforming the Mind, Wisdom for Living
Everyone faces fear once in a while. David, the Psalmist, understood the power of this emotion. Psalm 56 points to faith in God and His word to find courage when you are afraid.
Just a Little Talk With Jesus
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines
What do you do when your heart and mind are bursting with overwhelming concerns? Do you mull the problems over and over until you cripple up with despair? Do you try to drown the feelings with activity? Or do you follow the encouragement of an old country gospel song and have “Just a Little Talk With Jesus?”
Memorization: A Powerful Life Investment
By Sandra Sheridan | | Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
Memorization is one of the most powerful life investments you can make. Some of the things you commit to memory stay with you all of your life.
Meditation on God’s Word – A Key to Correct Thinking
By Sandra Sheridan | | Meditation, Spiritual Disciplines, Wisdom for Living
How you think can make or break you. So much of how we feel about others, the world, and ourselves comes from thoughts in our mind. Meditation on God's word serves the useful purpose of helping us to change and correct our thoughts and thus our understanding of the things around us.
The Destructive Power of the Tongue
By Sandra Sheridan | | Wisdom for Living
Small things can certainly create a lot of trouble, and the tongue is one of the worst. So carefully consider the things you say and the things you take heed to. The wrong message can destroy a gullible listener with even worse results than an inconvenient down-to-the-ground flat tire.
Patience in Prayer – Keep Stirring the Pot
By Sandra Sheridan | | Encouragement, Faith, Help for the Hurting, Prayer, Prayer, Wisdom for Living
When you understand that God hears and answers prayer, it is often frustrating to wait for His answers. The effective prayer of a righteous person accomplishes much. It just takes patience in prayer - and often a lot of pot stirring!
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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