Dave Snyder
Dave Snyder serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Pensacola, Florida. He is married to Brooke and together they have the joy of raising four kids: Eden, Jude, Elias, and Lucy. He holds degrees from Murray State University, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dave has a heart for the Great Commission and partnership with kingdom-minded churches. He loves a good cup of coffee and St. Louis Cardinals baseball.
Time is a Gift
Time is a gift.
Every new day feels like another direct deposit of grace into the bank of my heart. A few nights ago, the...
Does Generosity Lead to Greater Happiness?
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of...
Mastering the Art of Self-Control—One ‘Simma Down Now’ at a Time
Years ago, Saturday Night Live had a reoccurring character named Nadeen (Cheri Oteri) who would come into situations with her famous phrase, “Simma down...
Rediscover Joy: The Power of Celebration
When was the last time you celebrated?
Celebration involves a trip down memory lane and cherishing God’s faithfulness. I love what the Psalmist proclaims, “Your...
Envy is Annoying
Do you ever struggle with envy? When was the last time you saw someone else have blessings in life which then produced resentment in...
What Makes Today “Good”?
Today is Good Friday. Why is it good? What makes this day so significant in the lives of many on this earth?
Today, we look...
What are you doing with your time?
What are you doing with your time?
If you have a Bible nearby, take a few minutes and read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. Before you share some...
Living The Deeper Life
As a Christ follower, I want to go deeper in my faith, love, and obedience. Sometimes, I feel like I am simply going through...
My Aunt Roberta has a Word for Cancer
My Aunt Roberta has a word for facing cancer. Live.
Within this word, she challenges us to, “Live In Vibrant Expectancy.” Wow. For anyone to...
HUGS: Help Us Grow Stronger
My Aunt Roberta is a hugger. Do you have a hugger in your family?
She does not know strangers. She has no shame in hugging...
