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The Struggle is Real
In Matthew 6:6 Jesus says, “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.” I’ve been praying since before I can remember. That doesn’t mean it’s always been easy. Since high school, I’ve been told that to be a good Christian I needed to have “my devotions” every day, to read my Bible and pray without fail. That was hard to me, that was a real struggle. For many years…
SFNAZ Newsletter – January 2026
Learning to Listen …and after the fire the sound of a low whisper. And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And behold, there came a voice to him and said, “what are you doing here, Elijah? 1 Kings 19: 12b, 13 (ESV) What is something that a Christian does every day? Does that sound like a Sunday School question to you? It sure…
Cast of Christmas King Herod
Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. (Matthew 2:7) What would you do if you were the wealthiest person in human history? Would you buy a nice house, standing on a high hillside overlooking the city? Would you buy influence in the political sphere with gifts of support? Would you travel the world viewing the magnificence of various cultures and their storied histories? What would you do? Herod was…
SFNAZ Newsletter December 2025
The Cast of Christmas King Herod Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. (Matthew 2:7) What would you do if you were the wealthiest person in human history? Would you buy a nice house, standing on a high hillside overlooking the city? Would you buy influence in the political sphere with gifts of support? Would you travel the world viewing the magnificence of various cultures and their storied histories?…
Walking In the Truth
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” – 3 John 1:4 This verse has stayed close to my heart ever since I became a parent. I pray daily that my children will walk in the truth, and Scripture makes it clear that we, as the adults in their lives, share a responsibility: to help them know Jesus as their personal Savior. We are called to raise up the next generation of…
Questions
Questions Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said, “Teacher, I want to see.” Jesus said, “Go, your faith has healed you.” At once he was able to see, and he began to follow Jesus on the way. (Mark 10:51-52) This week I started two new books. One is an audio book for my work commute. In that book, the author spent some time reflecting on the questions that Jesus’ asks. She…
SFNAZ Newsletter – November 2025
Click Here to view Pastor Wes’ devotional SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS | 5:30-6p Come have a meal before church on Wednesday nights. $5 per person ($25 max. for families of 6 or more). NYC 2026 Fundraiser SFNAZ FUTSAL | Thursdays 7:30p Inviting teens and anyone older that wants to come play indoor soccer (futsal) in the gym. For more information, contact Mark Snyder. THANKSGIVING MEALS FOR EVERGREEN FAMILIES We are partnering with Evergreen Elementary School again this…
Finding Spiritual Leadership
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:11 ESV) It was a little wire-bound notebook that would fit easily into a shirt pocket. Mine was green and I used an eraser to mark the green cover with two words—Bible Principles. I was either fifteen or sixteen years old at the time and each morning we would read a short passage of scripture and have some time to consider what thought…
Kingdom Values
“Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in…
Waiting
I don’t know about you, but I’m not good at waiting, particularly like waiting in line. Every person in front of you and every person in back of you is wondering how long this is going to take. In the grocery line, does that checker have to be so nice to every person? If he or she could be a little less friendly, and pay attention to the task at hand, maybe we could get through this line. You know at this point if you decide to change to the next…
Led By the Cloud
You’ve seen the Bible picture illustrations of the Israelites traveling through the desert wilderness led by a small column of cloud out in front of them. It was a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. What a miraculous experience it must have been to be led in such a way. Many of us love to lay out in the sun, especially on a warm beach somewhere, but I’m more of a shade guy, I…
SFNAZ Newsletter – October 2025
Click Here to view Pastor Wes’ devotional SFNAZ ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Your church board invites you to leave a note of gratitude to encourage your pastoral staff this month. Cards are available in the Holy grounds. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS | 5:30-6p Come have a meal before church on Wednesday nights. $5 per person ($25 max. for families of 6 or more). NYC 2026 Fundraiser SFNAZ FUTSAL | Thursdays 7:30p Inviting teens and…