The Shelf

A collection of encouragement, connection, and inspiration
The Shelf

Seek to do God’s will His way

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Seek to do God’s will His way

How can we encourage you as you seek to do God’s will His way? Request prayer, find resources, and connect with others, explore our website or download out church app.

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Priorities

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Where are you investing your time, energy, and effort today? Watch this Devo on the Go from Pastor Keith Tyler for a reminder about God’s will for our priorities. For more resources and encouragement, visit www.stonebriar.org or download our church app.

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Heard in the Halls

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Brothers in Hallways

Here are some responses heard in the halls on the first Sunday back in Elementary!

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Making Room in our Home and our Hearts

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Parenting Pathway Blog

On this week’s Parenting Pathway post, Darla Hill shares with us tips to making intergenerational relationships a priority for your family.

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Lighten the Load

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When you feel burdened and worn, where do you turn for rest? If it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, watch this devotional from Ministry Leader Debi Kruder to be reminded of Jesus’ invitation to find rest in Him. If you are able, take a moment to go outside and breathe the fresh air. Ask God to lift the load from your shoulders and meet you with His gentleness, strength, and love.

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The Art of Active Listening

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From The Rooted Marriage, Stonebriar’s online marriage ministry, David and Jamie Ake share another encouraging tip from researcher Dr. David Olson. Watch as they discuss the third ingredient for effective communication, active listening, and how this ingredient will strategically give each spouse a deeper level of understanding with their partner. For more resources and encouragement for your marriage, for more resources and encouragement for your marriage, visit www.stonebriar.org/marriage.

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Be Strong and Take Heart

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Be strong and take heart

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. (Psalm 31:24, NIV) Take heart, church family—when your hope is in the Lord’s unfailing love, He provides strength to face any challenge. For community and resources for your faith, visit stonebriar.org/events.

He is God. We are Not.

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Remember, He is God. We are not. Faith is believing He is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do. —Pastor Chuck Swindoll

Remember, He is God. We are not. Faith is believing He is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do. —Pastor Chuck Swindoll God never changes. Let us keep walking in faith as believers in Jesus Christ. Find encouragement, connection, and fellowship at stonebriar.org/events.

Living Water Within Us

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Did you know that as a believer in Christ, you have rivers of living water flowing from your heart today? Pastor Keith Tyler reminds us that when we become believers of Jesus, we have rivers of living water within us!

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Separation Anxiety: The Importance of Time Alone in Childhood

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Parenting Pathway Blog

Our Childcare Ministry Leader, Cara Barney, shares her thoughts about handling separation anxiety. Our little ones have been with us twenty four hours a day seven days a week for months as we have navigated this pandemic. Now, that we are starting to return to preschool, play activities, and even church, our kids seem to be suffering from separation anxiety. Cara offers advice earned from years of loving and caring for our kiddos at Stonebriar Community Church.

Read more on our Parenting Pathway blog: Parenting Pathway.