The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

God Brings Purpose to Our Pain

"Pain plants the flag of reality in the fortress of a rebel heart."

As you face trials, remember that our mighty, loving God brings purpose to our pain. We are here to encourage you as you seek Him and surrender to His plan. If you need prayer or assistance, please leave a comment or submit a request here: bit.ly/requestprayerhelp

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Your Church Family is Here with You

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” (Romans 12:12, NIV)

As you face the week ahead of you, your church family is here with you in joy, hope, patience, and prayer. If you need encouragement or have prayer requests, please leave a comment or reach out to our staff here: Need Connect

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Faith is Obeying in Spite of Circumstances

quote: Faith is Obeying in Spite of Circumstances

True faith is obeying in spite of circumstances. For more insights on walking by faith, watch messages from Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s latest sermon series, Following in the Footsteps of the Faithful, at www.stonebriar.org/resources.

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Four Steps to a Transformed Life

Even when it feels like things are out of control, God is holding everything together. Because of God’s power and love, we can rely on Him, and we are free to live differently. Watch this devotional from Stonebriar Elder Jay Madden for four steps from the book of Ezra that show us how to live God’s way rather than conforming to the world around us.

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Let’s Talk

In your marriage, what’s your communication style? Listen as David and Jamie Ake cover the four unique styles of personal communication by Dr. David Olsen. Each style has its own challenges, so we hope this quick lesson encourages you to identify yours and work with your spouse to build healthier communication skills.

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