Mary is a published author. freelance writer, and speaker. Her work has appeared in national magazines, newspapers, websites, and in regional publications. Her books include a You CAN Afford to Stay Home with Your Kids (co-authored), Fab Job’s Guide to Etiquette Consulting (co-authored), Parent School: Parenting Advice from Experts (contributor).

Her most recent work, Girlfriends, God, and Grace: How to Have a Great Girlfriend Adventure is scheduled for release in Spring 2009.

Mary would love the chance to discuss your event — please contact her at:
Mary@MaryRSnyder.com
205-681-2559

All topics can be customized for retreats (multiple sessions) or events (single session)

From Frantic to Fabulous
Finding out who you are in Christ

Using God’s word to define who we are in Christ, Mary takes women through the valleys of self-doubt to the peak of God’s amazing grace – and the fabulousness of our identity in Christ. With wit & Godly wisdom, Mary takes God’s truths and looks at worldly expectations. Frantic to Fabulous is an informative, uplifting and encouraging message that speaks to women of all ages.

Sit Down Grace in a Drive - Thru World
Finding time for God & Girlfriends in hectic daily life

Designed to encourage and inspire women. Mary presents this real life topic with God’s grace, a bit of humor, and a dash of creativity. Biblical sound and solidly based, this topic will encourage women to step out of the race (whether it’s home and family, a career, or college – or a combination of any or all of these) and embrace the grace of God and the fellowship of girlfriends.

Joy Journey: A Life of Adventure in Christ

Romans 15:13 provides the map for this journey – join Mary as she takes you on an adventure from the hum-drum to a life filled with joy and peace. And not the quiet peace, but ‘peace like a river’ – a wild, rapid filled river.

Mary takes you on an journey like no other as she explores God’s design for our lives – a life of hope in Him and a life filled with joy & peace. Using her trademark wit and God’s Word, this message will inspire, encourage and challenge all.

From Broken to Beautiful
Finding Strength and Purpose (Ps 40:1)

Have you stumbled along the path? Have you been less than you hoped for? Less than you dreamed?
Join Mary as she shares her personal testimony. After leading a less than perfect early adulthood, Mary was blessed to reconnect with her Lord and Savior in her early thirties. This path she’s traveled from broken hearted to beautiful in Christ is the message she delivers. Using Psalm 40:1, Mary shares how Christ pulled her out of the miry clay of despair and set her feet upon the rock of His word.
Mary reaches out to hurting women with this message of hope and joy.

Girlfriends of Grace

This topic is all about girlfriends – lifelong friends, new relationships and friends we’ve yet to meet. What are girlfriends of grace? And how do you find them?

Join Mary as she encourages women to reach out and embrace friendships that are often right in front of them. Using Godly wisdom and humor, Mary challenges women to get out of their comfort zone and embrace the blessing of friendship. This message of encouragement energizes women to step up in service to the Lord and set out on faith in Him