Dear Ray, I remember the saints who made room for me. Their shared life brings me back to a present question: will I let Christ have His way in me?
Author Archives: Brent Snyder
The Fellowship We Have Forsaken
A full essay on the apostles’ fellowship as the shared life of Christ—not an institution, ministry, or method. Companion to the personal Dear Ray letter.
Those Who Have Chosen His Life Above All
There will be a people who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. A call to give Christ first place and let Zoe, His indwelling life, triumph in us.
Our Past Must Not Have the Rest of Our Lives
Our failures and achievements cannot measure what Christ can do in us today. A personal testimony on leaving the past behind and giving Him the days that remain.
The Shadow Is Not the Reality
We can believe Christ is our life while looking elsewhere for security. An invitation to leave the shadows and live from our union with Him.
Zoe Has No Nationality
America can contain Christians, but it cannot possess Christ’s identity. A call to leave national Christianity behind and live by Zoe in the heavenlies.
If Zoe Is Never Allowed to Triumph
Dear Ray, what happens if we spend our lives speaking about Zoe without allowing the life of God within us to have His way?
When No One Takes Charge
A Dear Ray letter on Christ’s Headship, the surrender of gifted control, and making room for Zoe to find expression through every member.
The Quiet Member We Never Learned to Hear
The quiet member is indispensable. A letter on receiving Christ through overlooked members rather than measuring spiritual supply by eloquence.
Religion Follows You Home
Leaving religious institutions does not end the religious self. A letter on the cross reaching our pride, control, and need to be right.
