The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

Pray for Turkey and Syria

Pray for Turkey and Syria

One of the strongest earthquakes on record struck Turkey in the early morning hours of February 6. The devastation extended into Syria, with the two countries reporting more than 20,000 casualties as of February 9. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake was followed by severe aftershocks. It destroyed entire city blocks, including multiple apartment complexes, in Turkey. …

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Our King Has Come, Part 2

Our reading plan for the book of John begins today! Download your free reading guide to join us as we continue pondering the story of Jesus together: stonebriar.org/ourkinghascome

Happy New Year

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 (ESV) Happy new year, church family! Whatever this year holds, may we move forward in the hope we have in Christ, trusting in the One who holds our future.

The Blessing

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24–26 May the Lord bless and keep you in the new year and beyond. He is with you, and He is for you.

Hope Night

Hope Night

For our neighbors facing hunger, it’s more than a can of soup or a box of mac and cheese—it’s a sign of hope. We still need your help every Monday to meet needs in our community. Check out the list of needed items.

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His Story Continues

For our neighbors facing hunger, it’s more than a can of soup or a box of mac and cheese—it’s a sign of hope. We still need your help every Monday to meet needs in our community. Check out the list of needed items.

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God Gave Us Hope on Christmas Day

Jesus is the hope we need. God gave us hope on Christmas Day when He sent Jesus—His Son—to live a sinless life, die for our sins on the cross, and be resurrected to give eternal life to all who believe in Him. Whether you know the story by heart or are learning it for the …

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