The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

What Makes Enduring Love So Great?
Love Like Jesus Week 4 Devotional

Love like Jesus

“[Love] does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance . . . Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:6–7 & 13 (NLT) Reflections for the Week …

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How Love Disarms the Unlovable
Love Like Jesus Week 3 Devotional

Love like Jesus

“[Love] does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.” 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT) Reflections for the Week When was the last time you loved someone, in a practical way, who some people might consider “hard to love”? Would the people you are closest to consider …

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A New Chapter Is Beginning
A Special Announcement From the Elders of Stonebriar Community Church

Chuck Swindoll and Jonathan Murphy

A new chapter is beginning here at Stonebriar, and we’re eager to share the news with you. It’s our joy to announce that beginning May 1, Senior Pastor Chuck Swindoll will take on the role of Founding Pastor, and our friend Dr. Jonathan Murphy will join our staff as Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church. …

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John 3:16

This is what Easter is all about—God’s love for the world, shown through the sacrifice and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. Whether you’ve never heard the story of Jesus or know it by heart, come and experience God’s love for you this Easter weekend with our church family. Learn more at www.stonebriar.org/Easter.

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Featured Resource for Grandparents
Legacy Coalition

If you’re a grandparent or grandparent-figure, you are positioned to have a huge impact on future generations of believers. Legacy Coalition exists to help you make the most of your role as a grandparent, equipping you to invest in your loved ones and build a legacy of faith in Jesus Christ. Legacy Coalition offers a …

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