Author: Carol Snyder (Carol Snyder)

Have you ever felt that being a Christian is like a second job? That you have to be perfect or else you will feel like you messed up big time? Well I know I have. Ever since I have been saved, I have been trying my hardest to do what is right in God’s eyes....

This past weekend we celebrated the greatest weekend in the history of the world—the weekend that Jesus Christ gave His life for us and paid the price for our sins on the cross and then rose victoriously from the grave!  We had a great time celebrating Christ’s death at our special “Good Friday” service at...

For those of you who know me well, you know that I love this time of year!  Part of my excitement ties in to the fact that winter is officially over!  Another reason I anticipate flipping the calendar is the hope that accompanies spring.   What do I love about spring?

It’s crazy to think that I have been the Youth & Worship Pastor at South for 15 months now!  It is such a blessing and privilege to serve in this capacity and be a part of the work that God is doing here.  More specifically, it has been an indescribable blessing and honor to be...

In light of all that has been happening the last few days in Ferguson, Missouri, I came across the following article that I believe would be a good a read for all of us as we seek to have a proper response to everything. The author of the article is Dr. Eric Mason, who is founder...

I have to admit that even though I hate to see summer draw to a close, I’m looking forward to what lies ahead in the very near future.  What is it, you ask?  The crisp fall air?  The beautiful, changing colors of the leaves?  Cider and fresh doughnuts at the orchard?  Yes, all those things...

All across our nation this past week, we celebrated “Independence Day”.  This year was the first year I got to celebrate with my son.  We did our “usual” 4th of July weekend activities by going up north, hanging out by the pool, spending time with friends and family, eating TONS of food, and watching fireworks. ...

Having just come through the Easter season, I was reminded once again about the unexpected actions of Jesus of Nazareth.  His unpredictable and unanticipated actions often left His followers and His enemies picking up their jaws from the dusty floor! 

On my last day off, my wife and I were enjoying some coffee, tea, and bagels at our “usual” place– along with some time conversing with one another. During the course of our conversation my wife brought up a question that was discussed during her women’s Bible study at the church. That question being the...