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.
The Book of Acts: The Rest of the Story That Will Inspire You
By Sandra Sheridan | | Holy Spirit, Knowing God
Explore the Book of Acts - eyewitness accounts, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the rest of the story God is still writing today.
Technology and Relationships: How Digital Life Impacts Faith and Connection
By Sandra Sheridan | | Human Nature, Knowing God, Relationships, Spiritual Disciplines
Technology and relationships often clash, leaving us lonely and distracted. Discover how to reconnect with God and others in a digital world.
The Great Commission: A Life-Changing Call to Share Christ
By Sandra Sheridan | | Discipleship, Faith, Family History, Holy Spirit, Knowing God, Salvation
The Great Commission is more than a command - it's an invitation to experience Jesus' life-changing power and share the joy you can't keep silent.
Eyewitnesses of the Resurrection: Shocking Lies vs. Life-Changing Truth
By Sandra Sheridan | | Faith, God’s Power, Hope, Knowing God, Salvation
Eyewitnesses of the resurrection reveal two accounts—the shocking lies of the guards and the life-changing truth of Jesus rising from the dead.
Hope in the Resurrection: From Grief to Joy in Christ
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Faith, Family History, God’s Power, Hope
Find hope in the resurrection of Christ. Discover how His victory over death turns grief into joy and offers eternal life to all who believe.
Finding Hope in Death: Lessons from the Cross
By Sandra Sheridan | | Comfort, Family History, Help for the Hurting, Salvation
Through Christ’s death and resurrection, believers find comfort in grief, strength in sorrow, and are assured of finding hope in death and eternal life.