Posts from June 2024
Approval
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 I recall one snowy winter day when Rusty was out shoveling the driveway, Benjamin, who was 2 at the time, thought it would be a good idea to help his dad shovel the snow wearing only boots, a warm winter hat and his…
Releasing Grief
“Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Put on my yoke, and learn from me. I’m gentle and humble. And you will find rest for yourselves. My yoke is easy to bear, and my burden is light.” (Matt 11:28-30 CEB) This past weekend, I attended the memorial service of a peer, Ryan Pennington. I grew up with him in youth group at my home church in Yakima. While…
Hebrews 11:4-7 4 By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead. 5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6…
SFNAZ Newsletter – June 2024
Click Here to view the Pastor Wes’ devotional! SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS The summer edition of, Reflecting God devotional is now at the information desk. LIFE GROUPS Are you looking for a way to connect with friends? Life Groups are such a cool way of doing that. Check out Church Center right now. There are several that have openings and they would love to welcome you. If you don’t find the perfect fit, please call the office and let them know what…
When You Give a Moose a Muffin
Psalm 17:7,8 Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand. Keep me as the apple of your eye; Hide me in the shadow of your wings. This past weekend Cas and I were in Tri-Cities for the birth of our newest grandchild. Madden Wesley Hershberger made his grand entrance in the second hour of June 3rd. My job was to care for his two-year old big sister during…