The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

Your Favorite Christmas Cookie

Which cookie do you reach for this time of year—gingerbread or sugar cookies? Cast your vote in the comments!

Christmas in Three Words

“When Christmas comes, three words say it all: Love came down.” –Pastor Chuck Swindoll Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s Christmas devotional from December 5 at stonebriar.org/watch.

Advent Question of the Week

“In what ways has God proved Himself to be entirely trustworthy to you? Which of His promises do you most need to hold onto today?” Sinclair B. Ferguson, “Love Came Down at Christmas” Find more Advent reflection questions and resources at stonebriar.org/Advent.

GIFT Creations

Looking for a Christmas gift or stocking stuffer that gives back? Check out GIFT Creations! These journals and notecards feature artwork by the talented students in our GIFT Ministry, and each purchase helps to support our ministry to families with special needs. Learn more and browse the collection at stonebriar.org/giftcreations.

Christmas Lights

Which Christmas lights do you prefer—white or multi-colored? Cast your vote in the comments!

Your Christmas Tree Tradition

When Christmas comes around, which do you prefer—a real tree or an artificial tree?

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.