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The Blessing of Remaining

The Blessing of Remaining — Brent Snyder, Gaining Electrum

Christ Himself is the treasure within the silence: the eternal fellowship of the Father and the Son, deeper than loss and beyond explanation.

Posted byBrent SnyderNovember 11, 2026November 11, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on The Blessing of Remaining

The One Thing, Brother

The One Thing, Brother — Brent Snyder, Gaining Electrum

A quiet reflection on the Son’s eternal communion with the Father becoming the inward reality of prayer, suffering, and abiding.

Posted byBrent SnyderNovember 11, 2026November 11, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on The One Thing, Brother

Dear Ray: The One Thing

Dear Ray: The One Thing — Brent Snyder, Gaining Electrum

A personal letter to Ray about remaining in Christ amid ordinary demands, distraction, and spiritual dryness.

Posted byBrent SnyderNovember 10, 2026November 11, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on Dear Ray: The One Thing

Dear Ray — What We May Never See

Dear Ray — What We May Never See — Brent Snyder, Gaining Electrum

A letter about carrying something precious of God’s purpose without being given its completion within our lifetime.

Posted byBrent SnyderNovember 5, 2026November 11, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on Dear Ray — What We May Never See

Dear Ray: The Fellowship We Have Forsaken

Dear Ray: The Fellowship We Have Forsaken — Brent Snyder, Gaining Electrum

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?

Posted byBrent SnyderNovember 3, 2026November 11, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on Dear Ray: The Fellowship We Have Forsaken

If Zoe Is Never Allowed to Triumph

If Zoe Is Never Allowed to Triumph — Brent Snyder, Gaining Electrum

Dear Ray, what happens if we spend our lives speaking about Zoe without allowing the life of God within us to have His way?

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 31, 2026November 11, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on If Zoe Is Never Allowed to Triumph

When No One Takes Charge

When No One Takes Charge — Brent Snyder, Gaining Electrum

A Dear Ray letter on Christ’s Headship, the surrender of gifted control, and making room for Zoe to find expression through every member.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 30, 2026November 11, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on When No One Takes Charge

The Quiet Member We Never Learned to Hear

The Quiet Member We Never Learned to Hear — Brent Snyder, Gaining Electrum

The quiet member is indispensable. A letter on receiving Christ through overlooked members rather than measuring spiritual supply by eloquence.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 30, 2026November 11, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on The Quiet Member We Never Learned to Hear

Religion Follows You Home

Religion Follows You Home — Brent Snyder, Gaining Electrum

Leaving religious institutions does not end the religious self. A letter on the cross reaching our pride, control, and need to be right.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 30, 2026November 11, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on Religion Follows You Home

Who Corrects the Person Who Says, “The Spirit Led Me”?

Who Corrects the Person Who Says, “The Spirit Led Me”? — Brent Snyder, Gaining Electrum

No claim of spiritual leading makes a member unquestionable. A letter on Christ’s Headship, shared discernment, and receiving correction.

Posted byBrent SnyderOctober 30, 2026November 11, 2026Posted inDear RayLeave a comment on Who Corrects the Person Who Says, “The Spirit Led Me”?

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