Author Archives: James Snyder

About James Snyder

The Reverend James L. Snyder is an award winning author whose writings have appeared in more than eighty periodicals including GUIDEPOSTS. In Pursuit of God: The Life of A. W. Tozer, Snyder’s first book, won the Reader’s Choice Award in 1992 by Christianity Today. Snyder has authored and edited 22 books altogether. He has recently signed a six-book contract with Regal Books based on the preaching ministry of Dr. A. W. Tozer. His weekly humor column, "Out To Pastor," is syndicated to more than 100 weekly newspapers. Through thirty-35 years of ministry, he and his wife Martha have been involved in three church-planting projects prior to their current ministry at the Family of God Fellowship in Ocala, Florida. The Snyders have three children and nine grandchildren.

The many excuses of a man in midlife crisis

Posted on May 25, 2013 by James Snyder

Sometimes it is best to err on the side of caution. This, however, has not always been my modus operandi down through the years. In fact, I am not very good when it comes to practicing anything, just ask the … Continue reading →

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And I thought I was confused!

Posted on May 18, 2013 by James Snyder

I have concluded that life, as it stands out in the public arena, is a very confusing thing. As I watched the news and see scandal after scandal unfold and people trying to dance around the facts so that they … Continue reading →

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Now that’s news I can really use

Posted on May 11, 2013 by James Snyder

I have a terrible confession to get off my chest. It is a secret I have tried to hide from family and friends for years. Up to this point, I have been fairly successful in hiding this but I believe … Continue reading →

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Oh for a memory like dear old mom’s

Posted on May 4, 2013 by James Snyder

In growing up one of the outstanding things in my relationship with my mother had to do with her memory. She could remember everything. All I had to do was ask dear old mom and she knew the answer. She … Continue reading →

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Why can’t we just have fun?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by James Snyder

The great pastime of America throughout the years has been sports. Americans have been ingenious in turning something simple into a sport for everyone to enjoy. I must say I have enjoyed my share of sports. When younger, I was … Continue reading →

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No known cure for the Yakety-Yak syndrome

Posted on April 20, 2013 by James Snyder

A few months back I was so sick I had to go see the doctor. That alone indicates the condition was rather serious. I do not like going to the doctor because you have to sit in the waiting room … Continue reading →

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Grouchy Is as Grouchy Growls

Posted on April 13, 2013 by James Snyder

Did you ever have a day when everything went so well that you could not believe you were awake? I have dreams of times when everything goes perfect. Then, I awake to the reality of the world around me. I … Continue reading →

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We never needed armed guards, we had Mrs. Ammon

Posted on April 6, 2013 by James Snyder

The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were watching television listening to a news report and I simply broke out into laughter. “What are you laughing at?” my wife asked. “I’m just thinking of Mrs. Ammon. When I went … Continue reading →

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I’ve got Easter on my mind

Posted on March 30, 2013 by James Snyder

I am not one to boast, at least not about myself unless someone is listening, but I do give some time to exercising the little gray cells in my mind. Many people, no names given, spend most of their time … Continue reading →

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Will the Easter bunny just hop away… Please!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by James Snyder

I am what many people refer to as a purist. Many do not understand or know what a purist is so let me explain. No, a purist is not a Puritan, although I have nothing against Puritans and lean heavily … Continue reading →

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The proper etiquette for eating an ice cream sundae

Posted on March 16, 2013 by James Snyder

Not everybody realizes how important it is to follow protocol. Many Philistines in our society do things so haphazardly that it is a real affront to those of us who know better. There should be a law forbidding such perfunctory … Continue reading →

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Excuse me, but I just gotta be me

Posted on March 9, 2013 by James Snyder

I refuse to answer for anybody else because it is a full-time job trying to answer for myself. I must confess though, I sometimes cannot give a good answer for myself. I can give an answer, but not a good … Continue reading →

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How to have your cake and eat it too

Posted on March 4, 2013 by James Snyder

Somebody came up with the idea that you cannot have your cake and eat it too. I am not sure where that came from, and I am not exactly sure what it means. If I cannot eat my cake, whose … Continue reading →

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As I was saying to myself…

Posted on February 23, 2013 by James Snyder

Along about Friday of this past week I noticed a strange phenomenon stalking the parsonage. Actually, it is not that strange to notice something strange at our parsonage. The first thing I do every morning when I go into the … Continue reading →

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As brilliant schemes go, mine didn’t

Posted on February 16, 2013 by James Snyder

Throughout the years, I have come up with a few schemes. None of which has ever done me anything good, and yet I still spend the energy to try to come up with one that will. It all began quite … Continue reading →

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