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Author Archives: Brent Snyder

Welcome

Welcome — Brent Snyder

I’m glad you’re here. A few words about the hunger behind these letters, the fellowship I remember, and my hope that we might keep returning to Christ together.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 12, 2026October 18, 2026Posted inWelcomeLeave a comment on Welcome

When Weakness Becomes a Pattern

When Weakness Becomes a Pattern — Brent Snyder

A letter on how a leader’s limitations can become inherited standards, and how shepherding can help others recognize and follow Christ within.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 11, 2026October 28, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on When Weakness Becomes a Pattern

A Prayer I Am Only Beginning to Learn

A Prayer I Am Only Beginning to Learn — Brent Snyder

A personal letter on becoming quiet within our union with Christ and living from the divine life already ours. Prayer as communion, without making silence another spiritual achievement.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 10, 2026October 28, 2026Posted inDear Ray1 Comment on A Prayer I Am Only Beginning to Learn

The Dishonor of Joining Christ to Politics

The Dishonor of Joining Christ to Politics — Brent Snyder

An examination of political allegiance, abortion, and Christian identity through Scripture—and a call to return to Christ as our source, where conviction never excuses hatred and love becomes actual.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 10, 2026October 28, 2026Posted inEssaysLeave a comment on The Dishonor of Joining Christ to Politics

A New Calling, a New Way, a New Shepherding

A New Calling, a New Way, a New Shepherding — Brent Snyder

A reflection on gifted believers becoming members among the members, and on shepherding that helps others live from Christ within through listening, humility, and shared life.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 10, 2026November 5, 2026Posted inEssaysLeave a comment on A New Calling, a New Way, a New Shepherding

The Life They Were Called to Live—and the Christianity We Can Build Around It

The Life They Were Called to Live—and the Christianity We Can Build Around It — Brent Snyder

Ten New Testament priorities examined through Christ as our life, the one Body, and God’s eternal purpose—and the religious priorities that can displace them today.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 9, 2026October 28, 2026Posted inEssaysLeave a comment on The Life They Were Called to Live—and the Christianity We Can Build Around It

The Source Is Everything

The Source Is Everything — Brent Snyder

An overcomer is a person in whom Zoe—the life of God—is being lived. A letter on Christ as our source, abiding, and His corporate expression in the one new man.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 9, 2026October 28, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on The Source Is Everything

We Know Because We Are Living It

We Know Because We Are Living It — a Dear Ray letter by Brent Snyder, with gold-veined stone and warm light.

How do we know we are living in Christ? A personal letter on peace arising from our present participation in His life, faith as Zoe functioning within us, and maturity as becoming at home in the vine while His life bears its fruit.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 8, 2026October 28, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on We Know Because We Are Living It

Must You Become Like Us to Belong?

Must You Become Like Us to Belong? — Brent Snyder

When we welcome someone into church life, are we receiving a person who belongs to Christ—or waiting for that person to become like us? A letter on culture, fellowship, and the freedom to belong.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 7, 2026October 28, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on Must You Become Like Us to Belong?

Remembering Forward

Remembering Forward — Brent Snyder

Perhaps God sees the completed person while we live through the unfolding. A short letter on eternity, our unfinished lives, and the hope of becoming fully who we are in Christ.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 4, 2026October 28, 2026Posted inDear Ray1 Comment on Remembering Forward

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