The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

Do’s and Don’ts for a Lifetime of Faith

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“Follow the Lord your God fully, not half-heartedly.” –Pastor Chuck Swindoll As we grow older, may we not grow colder in our faith. Listen to these do’s and don’ts for staying close to the Lord over the years, and hear the full message from February 20 at stonebriar.org/watch.

Ministry Spotlight: Special Needs & Senior Adults

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Everyone has an ability to worship, learn, and serve. Listen as Pastoral Leader Meaghan Wall shares a look at our Special Needs Ministry and Senior Adult Ministry, and find ways to connect at stonebriar.org/special-needs and stonebriar.org/senior-adults.    

A SECOND OPPORTUNITY TO GET VALENTINE’S DAY RIGHT

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Parenting Pathway Blog

Valentine’s Day was earlier this week—some of us got it right, some of us got it wrong, and some of us missed it all together. And to most of us in the parenting-younger-kids phase of our lives, Valentine’s Day is more about getting your kids to school with a Valentine box than celebrating ourselves.

But this week on our parenting blog, Pastor David Ake from Marriage Ministries encourages us to give the gift of care to our spouse, not just on Valentine’s Day but throughout the year.

Take a look at these tips for a second chance at Valentine’s Day on our Parenting Pathway blog.

Freedom in Forgiveness

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“Satan’s limited power to keep one chained in unforgiveness is no match for God’s unlimited power to forgive.” Pastor Joseph Gonzalez Hear the first message in our latest contemporary service series, “In My Feelings,” now at stonebriar.org/watch, and join us for part two this Sunday at 9 a.m.

Do Not Be Afraid or Discouraged

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“Discouragement always looks back and reminds you of what was . . . Hope always looks ahead.” Pastor Chuck Swindoll Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s full sermon from February 13, “What to Do After You’ve Blown It,” at stonebriar.org/watch.

Serve With Early Childhood

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Early Childhood

If you have a heart for kids, come serve with our Early Childhood Ministry on Sunday mornings! More little ones are coming to our programs on Sundays during the second service, and we need more volunteers to care for them and point them to Jesus. Learn more and see if this opportunity is right for …

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By Grace Alone

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Are you content with living by your own efforts, or are you contending for the Gospel of God’s grace? Listen to both messages in our latest contemporary sermon series, “Content or Contend,” at stonebriar.org/watch to be reminded how important it is to believe the true Gospel and not settle for anything less.

Four Principles for an Honest Life

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“If we’re known for nothing else, let’s be known for our truthfulness . . . Let’s uphold the truth so that God would be glorified.” Pastor Chuck Swindoll Listen to these four short, strong applications of Joshua 7 from Pastor Chuck Swindoll, and hear the full message from February 6 at stonebriar.org/watch.

Discussing Racial and Cultural Diversity with Your Children

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Parenting Pathway Blog

When it comes to speaking to our teenagers about racial and cultural diversity, the conversation is best anchored in the truth of Scripture. In our latest Parenting Pathway article, High School Ministry Pastor Nathan Kocurek shares ideas for opening up meaningful conversations about diversity with your teenager.

Read it today on our Parenting Pathway blog.

La vida no es fácil

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La vida no es fácil. Las actividades cotidianas nos cansan. Jesús dijo en Mateo 11:28-30, Vengan a mí todos los que están cansados y llevan cargas pesadas, y yo les daré descanso. Pónganse mi yugo. Déjenme enseñarles, porque yo soy humilde y tierno de corazón, y encontrarán descanso para el alma. Pues mi yugo es …

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