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.
Not What is Next, but What is Now
"What is important is not what is next but what is now." My friend continued by saying that many times she thinks so...
Looking for God
Sometimes I fail to see God when circumstances don't live up to my expectations. Instead of looking for God, I have been...
What Jesus says about Multi-tasking
A debate is in progress in academic circles about the dangers of multi-tasking—Is it harmful to my well-being, to my...
Learning Lessons — Again and Again
As I get older I realize that the important lessons in life are often ones I have learned before. Why do I need to relearn...
When trouble comes...
When trouble comes I am so prone to look to myself or to others for answers. The end of that journey is often frustration and...
An Unhurried Cup of Coffee
I asked a man from Germany what he missed most while living in the United States. He replied, "I miss sitting unhurried at...
Is God Enough?
Is God sufficient for all my needs? "Of course!" is my reflex response. But what am I really thinking? "If only...
A Simpler Focus
Never in my lifetime have I had more time-saving devices, yet I don't seem to have enough time. How can that be?Never in...
Learning from Jesus' Questions - Why Is God's Law So Important?
Moses speaking to the children of Israel said,See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the Lord my God commanded me, so...
Learning from Jesus' Questions - Do you want to get well?
Do you want to get well? John 5:6bAre you kidding me? Jesus is asking an invalid of 38 years whether he wanted to be...
Standing on the Promises
I used to make New Year’s resolutions, but I found that by mid-January I would be wallowing in failure. Positive change...
The Wonderful "Smallness" of Christmas
When we first moved to Hungary in 1996, we shopped in small local stores. Over the years, however, "megastores" and...
Growing in Child-Likeness: Safe and Secure
We know that God's children do not make a practice of sinning, for God's Son holds them securely, and the evil one...
Growing in Child-Likeness - Protecting My Heart
Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God's place in your hearts. 1 John 5:21 NLTI thought that the...
Alone with God
But when He was alone with His own disciples, He explained everything. Mark 4:34 NIVSunday worship is vital to my faith,...
Letting It Go
Holding on requires letting go. For instance, to pick up my grandson, I must first put down the book that is in my hand....
Why Is It Important To Watch The Whole Movie?
Sometimes I judge a movie by its title, by the opinions of others, or by watching the trailer. I never really know the movie...
What Distracts Me As I Follow Jesus?
The story of Jesus' visit to the home of Martha and Mary has often troubled me. Maybe that is because I identify with...
Guard My Heart
What determines the course of my life? Obviously, it includes such things as the family of my birth, the opportunities and...