The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

Happy Independence Day!

Wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

As we celebrate our Declaration of Independence as a country today, we can also personally declare our independence from sin through the grace of Christ’s sacrifice. Take a moment to praise the Lord for the freedom you have in His Spirit, and pray for everyone in our nation to be set free by His love!

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Dare to Hope

The faithful love of the Lord never ends!

In his sermon on Sunday, Pastor Chuck guided us through Lamentations 3 and the hope the prophet Jeremiah had despite his circumstances. Watch the full sermon, “What to Remember When You Hit Bottom,” at

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Longing for the Eternal

In Scripture, we find many examples of believers longing to be with both the Lord and His people. Listen as Pastoral Leader Melissa Renner shares how she has missed the glimpses of Heaven she’s seen for so many years when gathering with friends and mentors for Bible studies at our church, and be encouraged—whether you are with our church family online or in person, we love you and we are praying for you!

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Contract Love vs. Covenant Love

In your marriage, does love look like a covenant or a contract? Watch this message from David and Jamie Ake to discover the difference and hear how you can love your spouse the way God does!

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