The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

Prayer: His Beloved Children

Prayer: His Beloved Children

In the second post of the “Enrich Your Prayer Life” series, Pastor Roy Williamson explains how we truly are children of God—and how that benefits our prayer lives.

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Who We Need

Listen as Pastor David Ake reminds us to not focus on what we need but Who we need in our lives each day.

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That One Special Thing

Do you sometimes miss your partner’s cues or find that your own calls for attention go unnoticed? Learn four skills to build empathy and understanding with your spouse in this week’s message from Marriage Ministries’ David and Jamie Ake.

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His Mercies are New Every Morning

His Mercies Are New Every Morning

In his sermon on Sunday, Pastor Chuck concluded his series on Lamentations, focusing on God’s ever-faithful presence in our lives—even in the most difficult of times.

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Prayer: The Greatest Conversation

Enrich Your Prayer Life

In our first post in a series about prayer, staff members share favorite Scripture verses, discipline tips, and personal encouragement to enrich your prayer life.

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Safe in God’s Love

Start your day with this quick Devo on the Go as Pastor Keith Tyler explains how nothing can separate us from God’s love.

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God Is Always Present

God Is Always Present

In his sermon on Sunday, Pastor Chuck concluded his series on Lamentations, focusing on God’s ever-faithful presence in our lives—even in the most difficult of times.

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Shelter in Peace

Have you wondered how to find peace when daily confronted by stories of disease and hatred? Throughout the Bible we can find where shelter lies—our one true Refuge. Join Pastoral Leader Karen Hawkins as she reflects on passages from Psalms.

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Recognizing “The Bid”

Do you sometimes miss your partner’s cues or find that your own calls for attention go unnoticed? Learn four skills to build empathy and understanding with your spouse in this week’s message from Marriage Ministries’ David and Jamie Ake.

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A Marvelous Ending

Do you ever reach the end of a book and find a disappointing ending? Well, take comfort—the final book of the Bible promises not only a marvelous ending but a glorious new beginning!

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