Dr. Bob Snyder practiced emergency medicine for 15 years and served as co-chairman of the Emergency Medicine Department at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA. and served as faculty in Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. In 1996 God called Bob and his wife, Pamela, to Budapest, Hungary. As a result, IHS Global was birthed. Enjoy the writings from Bob over the many years of service.
Sinner I am
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am...
Sin Prevention
Intentional prevention always beats the labor of problem solving. The time, energy and resources needed to solve a problem is...
Struggles on the Journey – Hiding
As I listened to the story of his journey to Jesus, I was amazed by his nonchalant transparency. He described his family...
Knowing vs. Being Known
Knowledge is a much-rewarded commodity in our culture today. Striving to know has been a large part of my journey in life....
The Cost of Forgiveness
I often say, "Please forgive me" so glibly that I give little thought to the deep suffering my words or actions may...
Where Are You Daddy?
"Where are you Daddy?" I heard this pleading cry of a small child while shopping. The reply came quickly, "Daddy...
Lessons in Forgiveness
Scientific research shows that when I forgive I will be happier and healthier. (Robert Enright Ph.D., International Forgiveness...
Letting Go of Hurts
What he said about me was not true. . . how can I stop my desire to find revenge? Forgiveness and reconciliation do not come...
Preparing My Bucket Before I Fill It
When I clean the kitchen floor, I first go to the closet to get the bucket. I often find that my bucket has miscellaneous items...
Restoration Projects
In 1904 London-based Gresham Life Assurance Company began construction of its foreign headquarters, the Gresham Palace. This...
Discarding
Do I keep the framed blown-up picture of me in my diapers catching a ball or do I throw it away? What about the Christmas...
Smart People, Foolish Choices
Everywhere I turn there seem to be smart people making foolish choices. What is happening? As I look more closely, foolish...
The Ministry of Faultfinding
In literature classes during my college days, I was taught to analyze the works of great authors. At times, however, it seemed...
So Easy….the Life of Hypocrisy
Years ago, late at night, a fistfight began just outside of my college dorm room. As I opened the door, I was surprised to see...
Security Guaranteed
Security checks on my frequent travels - on planes, trains, and underground metros around the world - are a constant reminder...
Don’t Lose Heart
Discouragement comes so quickly to me. Looking at the sad state of world affairs makes me wonder, “Is there any...
Joyful competition?
Competition - the rivalry for supremacy - is a great joy to me. Whether a basketball game or a golf match...winning is...
What Motivates Me?
“What motivates you to do what you do?” This question from a friend triggered thoughts back to my childhood. As a...