The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

Stuff My Dad Said, Part 1

Parenting Pathway Blog

Imagine you and I are sitting on the shore of a quiet lake fishing, or around a campfire dodging the smoke, or sitting on the front porch rocking in a couple of wooden chairs that squeak just a bit when you rock. Can you imagine that? Good. Now join me for a small sampling of “Stuff My Dad Said.”

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Great Is God’s Faithfulness

Dare to hope, because the faithful love of the Lord never ends! Take a moment to read Lamentations 3:21–23, and rejoice that no matter what difficulties you’re facing, God is faithful.

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Forgiving Your Spouse

Learn how to give your spouse the gift of forgiveness in tonight’s Marriage Moment, and find more biblical wisdom, community, and support at stonebriar.org/marriage.

Hope of Heaven

What does the Hope of Heaven mean to you?

How do you show others the love of Christ? Here are some great upcoming opportunities to show God’s love both locally and globally.

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Four Realities for a Transformed Life

Listen to these four realities that will help you face life as it should be lived, and watch Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s full message from this past Sunday at stonebriar.org/watch.

The Father’s Love

If Father’s Day brings you mixed emotions, be encouraged—God the Father loves you, now and forever. He says it in His Word, and He shows it in His actions as our Creator, Redeemer, and Comforter. Listen as Pastor Ignacio Cerda tells the story of a flawed father, and remember that where your father on earth …

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Is Being a “Mom Influencer” Worth It?

Parenting Pathway Blog

There is nothing like being encouraged and affirmed as a mom, am I right? My love language is affirmation, so it is very easy for me to flock to anyone who will pay me a compliment. When I began my blog and shop where I create Bible content for preschoolers at home, I decided that I needed to really get deep into the world of Instagram to promote myself and my new business. After a couple months, I was compulsively checking my phone. I tried to limit my screen time, delete the app, but I kept coming back to it. I felt like I needed more followers. I needed more likes. More comments . . .”

This week on the blog, Nikki Nelson shares some wise encouragement and a few things she wishes she would have heard before she went all-in to the world of Instagram influencers.

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Blueprint for a Loving Marriage

Couples, uncover the biblical blueprint for loving your spouse and hear about three ways you can connect with each other in tonight’s Marriage Moment. Visit stonebriar.org/marriage to learn more about our One Thing(s) study, Summer Soak-In & Luau date night, and Marriage Live! event, and sign up to join the fun!

Hope In Christ

How does your hope in Christ differ from the world around you?

How do you show others the love of Christ? Here are some great upcoming opportunities to show God’s love both locally and globally.

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Three Truths for a Full Life

“Life is an adventure—walk into it by faith, not hesitantly, but confidently.” –Pastor Chuck Swindoll Find wisdom for living with faith and confidence in Pastor Chuck’s latest sermon, “Taking Life By the Throat” at stonebriar.org/watch.