Shelley B
@sbcda.bsky.social
Retired Jesus-follower Democrat living in a red state married to my high-school sweetheart. Micah 6:8
35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. (Luke 1:35 NLT)
December 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. (Luke 1:35 NLT)
2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. (Hebrews 12:2 NLT)
December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. (Hebrews 12:2 NLT)
2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. (Ephesians 4:2 NLT)
December 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. (Ephesians 4:2 NLT)
12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12 NLT)
December 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12 NLT)
17 So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. (Romans 10:17 NLT)
December 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
17 So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. (Romans 10:17 NLT)
8 You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near. (James 5:8 NLT)
December 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
8 You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near. (James 5:8 NLT)
16 We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. (1 John 4:16 NLT)
December 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
16 We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. (1 John 4:16 NLT)
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. (John 10:11 NLT)
December 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. (John 10:11 NLT)
2 You forgave the guilt of your people— yes, you covered all their sins. (Psalms 85:2 NLT)
December 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
2 You forgave the guilt of your people— yes, you covered all their sins. (Psalms 85:2 NLT)
14 All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’). (Isaiah 7:14 NLT)
December 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
14 All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’). (Isaiah 7:14 NLT)
14 “The day will come, says the Lord, when I will do for Israel and Judah all the good things I have promised them. (Jeremiah 33:14 NLT)
December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
14 “The day will come, says the Lord, when I will do for Israel and Judah all the good things I have promised them. (Jeremiah 33:14 NLT)
23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. (Proverbs 4:23 NLT)
December 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. (Proverbs 4:23 NLT)
5 May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. (Romans 15:5 NLT)
December 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
5 May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. (Romans 15:5 NLT)
18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. (Psalms 34:18 NLT)
December 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. (Psalms 34:18 NLT)
19 We love each other because he loved us first. (1 John 4:19 NLT)
December 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
19 We love each other because he loved us first. (1 John 4:19 NLT)
25 The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. (Proverbs 11:25 NLT)
December 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
25 The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. (Proverbs 11:25 NLT)
5 The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. (Psalms 121:5 NLT)
December 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
5 The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. (Psalms 121:5 NLT)
42 “So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming. (Matthew 24:42 NLT)
November 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
42 “So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming. (Matthew 24:42 NLT)
2 See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.” (Isaiah 12:2 NLT)
November 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
2 See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.” (Isaiah 12:2 NLT)
32 And you will know the truth [regarding salvation], and the truth will set you free [from the penalty of sin].” (John 8:32 AMP)
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
32 And you will know the truth [regarding salvation], and the truth will set you free [from the penalty of sin].” (John 8:32 AMP)
1 I will give thanks and praise the Lord, with all my heart; I will tell aloud all Your wonders and marvelous deeds. (Psalms 9:1 AMP)
November 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
1 I will give thanks and praise the Lord, with all my heart; I will tell aloud all Your wonders and marvelous deeds. (Psalms 9:1 AMP)
38 Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” (Luke 6:38 NLT)
November 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
38 Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” (Luke 6:38 NLT)
20 For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. (Matthew 10:20 NLT)
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
20 For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. (Matthew 10:20 NLT)
4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. (Psalms 23:4 NLT)
November 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. (Psalms 23:4 NLT)
2 When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. (Isaiah 43:2 NLT)
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
2 When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. (Isaiah 43:2 NLT)