Archive for Dave's Blog
Pages of Faithfulness
We are in the process of moving this week. A few nights ago, I was sitting in my “quiet time room,” packing up my journals. Out of curiosity, I found my first journal dating back to the summer of 2003. A smile consumed my face like middle school boys rushing into Taco Bell. Almost 10 [...]
It’s best not to quickly respond
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; (James 1:19, ESV) It happens to all of us. The day is meeting our standards of happiness. In our minds, we are counting down the minutes to share the happiness with another…until, someone opens his or her mouth. Have you [...]
My wife’s thoughts on our future son
Brooke wrote the following today…. JUDE DAVID SNYDER A name is one of the first things you learn about a person. In the Bible, a person’s name has great significance—often making a statement about the person, their future, or God. In naming our children, Dave and I have tried to be very intentional [...]
You missed the moment
After dinner, Eden and I enjoyed a date to the Trussville playground. I love our Tuesday evenings together. While Brooke teaches her evening class, I have the privilege of investing in my sweet little daughter. We drove to the playground with the windows down and the sounds of “Shane and Shane” in the car. The [...]
Cleaning is Good
A few days ago, I cleaned my office. I filled a trash can full of junk and cleaned my desk. My books were straightened and my files were reorganized. When I left to go home that evening, I smiled as the door was closed. Cleaning is a good thing. Today, I cleaned out from under [...]
My Responsibility on Wednesday Nights
Just like most churches, CrossPoint gathers together on Wednesday nights. As a student minister, I have the responsibility of teaching God’s Word to middle school and high school students. At CrossPoint, we divide them into two different areas. 6th and 7th grade students go to BRIDGE. 8th-12th grade comes together at OIKOS. Both areas have [...]
Consistency is Joy Kindling
If you are a follower of Jesus, you may be familiar with the term quiet time. Everyday, God opens the door for us to have personal time with Him. Consistency with the Lord is what I call joy kindling. In other words, God’s grace allows me to be refreshed, restored, and recharged for a new [...]
Parenting Teens
Parents, you need to help me. I speak on behalf of many student ministers across the world when I say; “You need to parent your teen.” Something has changed over the years in many families. Being a buddy to teens has taken precedence over parenting in many homes. I see this take place weekly. We [...]
Why I need Sundays
I need to worship with my faith family every Sunday. It’s not an option for me; I need it. I can’t afford to neglect an hour of gathering with brothers and sisters of the faith. I can’t afford to tune out during the sermon. I can’t afford to distance myself from the musical worship time. [...]
Who am I trying to impress?
We all face the daily temptation to impress others. It’s in our blood. We work hard to impress those in our offices. This seems to be the American way of advancement; impress the important people and you will be important one day. Ministry has this tendency everywhere. Desperate worship leaders may open a thesaurus and [...]
