The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

Advent Passage of the Week

“Love is patient, love is kind.” (1 Corinthians 13:4 NIV) Join us this Advent season as we reflect on what God’s Word says about love in 1 Corinthians 13. Visit stonebriar.org/Christmas to explore our Advent resources and more ways to celebrate the gift of God’s love in Christ Jesus.

Endurance and Patience

“Endurance is the ability to pass through any experience—any, as hard as it can be—and trust God to see you through it.” Pastor Ignacio Cerda Gain insights on persevering and overflowing with thankfulness from our latest contemporary worship services at stonebriar.org/watch.

Empowered for a Purpose

In his message on Sunday, Pastor Chuck Swindoll charged all of us to watch for opportunities to make Christ known. Be encouraged by this reminder of how the Holy Spirit empowers us, and listen to the full message on Peter and John’s bold witness for Christ at stonebriar.org/watch.

The Dangers of Competition & Comparison

“That’s called competition. It has no place in the body of Christ.” –Pastor Chuck Swindoll Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s latest message, “The Integrity of True Humility,” at stonebriar.org/watch.

Give Thanks Today

scripture: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. —Psalm 118:1 (NIV)

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1 NIV) Let’s thank the Lord for His faithful love today! How has the Lord shown His goodness to you?

Five Statements to Remember

“We live in unsolved problems, and we can’t see how they’re going to work out. God sees it all.” –Pastor Chuck Swindoll Listen as Pastor Chuck Swindoll shares five simple statements that will change your life from panic to peace. Remember them always. Listen to Pastor Chuck’s latest sermon, “The Integrity of Waiting . . …

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Four Things Jesus Is Not

“We tend to drift in these directions where we make Jesus into something that He’s not—something less than He is.” –Pastor Nathan Kocurek Listen to these four common ways we can fail to see Jesus as He really is, and learn about Jesus’ true mission, love, and power in our latest contemporary service at stonebriar.org/watch.

A Life of Purpose

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT) What passages encourage you to live your life with purpose for Christ? Listen and be encouraged as Cheryl Trudel shares her answer to this week’s connection …

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