The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

Shelter from the Storm

Shelter from the Storm

Shelter From the Storm is a support group where women who have been sexually abused can pursue hope and healing together in Christ. Our next 12-week session begins Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. If you have been through abuse at any point in your lifetime, we welcome you to join us. Learn more at …

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Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes. It’s a game that’s appropriate for players, adults college-age and higher, and all skill levels. Spots are limited, so sign up today. We offer two Pickleball sessions. The morning session is 9-11:30 a.m. The …

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Compass 1:1 Women’s Mentorship

Compass 1:1 Women's Mentorship

As women, we never outgrow the need for connection. Compass 1:1 is a growing mentorship ministry, where we can find strength in relationship knowing others are walking alongside us and investing in our spiritual growth. Become a part of Compass 1:1, sign up as a mentor or mentee, and respond to the Holy Spirit’s leading as we encourage one another.

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Enrolling Now: Stonebriar Preschool Pals

Stonebriar Preschool Pals Enrollment Now Open

Stonebriar Preschool Pals enrollment is now open for the 2024–2025 school year! Our weekday preschool provides high-quality Christian education through play-based learning in a caring environment.

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What Makes Enduring Love So Great?

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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Annual Report Reminder

2023 Annual Report

Annual Report: Available Now! View our 2023 Annual Report for a glimpse of how your gifts are helping to shine the light of Christ far and wide. Inside, you’ll find a financial report, a look back at our ministry impact in 2023, and more. Download Annual Report

How Love Disarms the Unlovable

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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Building a Bridge to the Broken

Love like Jesus

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude.” 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NLT) Reflections for the Week Think of a time when someone was patient with you, and you felt loved. Then, think of a time someone was kind to you, and you felt loved. Identify a person you …

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What the World Needs Now

Love like Jesus

“If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I …

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A New Chapter Is Beginning

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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