John W Snyder

1,400 miles later

We made it to the Golden State. My wife, Mariah, and I drove halfway across the country to get back to where we started. That is why I have not blogged in the last few days. I will be blogging more. She started her job today at Mariner's Church in Irvine as the Junior High Small Geoups Coordinator and I met with the head Chaplain at Capo Valley Christian Schools. I have one more interview on Fiday with the head of schools. I should have a definate answer then. The school is great, and I am super sxcited about the opportunity. I will fill you in on more about this when I find out.

SNYDER

Tee Times in Tulsa

Today was a great day spent with my brother. We went to tulsa and went to the first round of the PGA championship. I got within 10 ft. of Tiger and about five of John Daly. It was unbelievale. A golf tournament takes a huge amount of planning. It is such a huge production. I wish I could go the next 3 days, but I can't. It was super hot, but super fun. I would love to try to o to some tournaments when we move to Cali. More on both to come.

SNYDER

Remedy is on its way

The David Crowder Band's new CD Remedy is going to be released on September 25th. I love DCB and I am super excited about this CD. You can pre-order it on their website. As always it should be good.

SNYDER

Job Update

Like I said in an earlier post, Mariah Got a job as the junior high small groups coordinator at Mariniers Church in Irvine and I have applied to be the K-8th grade chaplain at Capo Valley Christian School. I still have an in person interview on August 17th. It is with the head of schools. Please be praying for this meeting. It would be a great gig and I am really excited just to have the opportunity. Thanks for all the prayers.

SNYDER

Sudoku

I am addicted to it. I worked on 23 puzzles today. I still can't do the hard ones yet, just easy and medium. I thought I would be terrible at them because I am terrible in math, but they really have nothing to do with math. If you haven't tried a puzzle yet you really should.

SNYDER

On the market...

Our house that is. The sign is in the yard and we are waiting for a buyer. If you know of anyone looking for a great house in Moore, OK. Check it out. Of course we would love to sale it soon.

SNYDER

It all makes sense now...

I was reading Sex God by Rob Bell and read this section and what I have been going through in the last few weeks all makes sense now.

Take, for example, a parent who yells at their children and holds them accountable for all sorts of random tasks they were suppose to have known to do and who allows their mood to dictate the mood of the whole house. This kind of parent dominates their family with manipulative behavior and petty punishments that create chaos an insecurity for those around them. This kind of parent is using their strength, but they are actually weak. They do this because in truth, they're broken, confused and insecure. They have no idea what they're doing, as a parent or as a person.

The same is true for managers and bosses and teachers and anyone who uses their position of authority to coerce or manipulate or bully others. They can get people to do what they want, but it's only because of the position they hold. Their authority is rooted in nothing larger or stronger or higher than their rank. And that can be taken away tomorrow. They may appear strong, but they are actually weak.

Maybe this also speaks to some of you. But either way you should go pick up this book today. It is unbelievable.

SNYDER

Who would I be

Thanks to Eric Putman I have some questions to answer.

1. If I could be a famous historical figure I would be Benjamin Franklin. I know he gets a bad rap for some things, but what a great mind he had. I mean bifocals, come on. He was on an episode of The Office.

Also, he is the only non-President to be on a bill.

2. If I could be a celebrity I would be Owen Wilson. His movie Bottle Rocket is one of my favorites. If you haven't seen it I suggest you do so soon.

3. If I could be a famous athlete I would be Roger Federer.

He is super down to earth and authentic. Every article I have read on him has nothing bad to say. Also, if you write a letter to his parents house asking for an autograph you will get a pic back with his autograph on it. He signs every request.

4. If I could be a famous musician I would be Bono.

. I love U2 and I love what he is trying to do in Africa.

5. If I could be a famous Christian Mover and Shaker I would be Craig Groeschel. He is the pastor at Life Church in Edmond, OK. His vision and the innovative ideas his team comes up with are amazing. They are doing some amazing things. Check it out.

That was a lot harder than I thought it would be. I now tag my beautiful wife and E Money

Phantom Planet couldn't be more right on

California here we come. It is official we are moving back to California. Mariah landed an awesome job at a Great Church, Mariner's in Irvine, and I am in th interview process at Capo Valley Christian Schools to be the K-8th grade Chaplain. We are beyond excited to move back to the Golden State. I will know more about my job next week. We will be back there by August 15th.

SNYDER

Facebook, there is a craze

Facebook is amazing. If you do not have a facebook profile I suggest you get one. It is so much cleaner than myspace and can actually do a lot more. When it first came out it was for college students. Now it is for everyone. There are a lot of applications for it that you can put on your page. So, after you read this post and get a facebook make sure you add me as one of your friends. I believe Facebook will and can play a huge part in ministry. I am trying to figure out how to incorporate ministry into it. The best thing is that it is getting better and better. Let me know what you think. SNYDER