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.
Leading Like a Shepherd
Studying leadership over the years, I have read books by people like Stephen Covey, Peter Drucker, John Maxwell, and others. I...
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...
A Suggestion or A Command?
Early in my life I learned a valuable lesson – to distinguish between a suggestion and a command. Initially I did not...
The Battle for Self-Discipline
It was the morning of my flight from Vienna to Philadelphia. When I fly west, I try to eat only a small breakfast since food is...
From Whom Should I Learn?
My willingness to be open and teachable determines the path of my life journey. What I learn is influenced by where I turn for...
Not Learning our Lessons
During my freshman year of medical school, a junior medical student told me, "Everything you need to learn you will hear...
Praise Him, Praise Him
I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1 ESVA recent visit with my...
Strangers on the Earth
All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and...
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...
Spiritual Fast Food
"You will never be a great cook until you can learn patience." These words from my mother reveal two things about me:...
All-knowing Bob
Soon after arriving in Budapest a Greek physician asked me, "Do you know why God called you to Hungary?" With...
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...
Looking for Lessons in Unusual Places
Life lessons can be found in unusual places. For instance, while walking with His disciples, Jesus said, Now learn a...
Learning from Jesus' Questions
When beginning a spiritual journey, a good question to ask is, "What do you want?" These are the first words Jesus...
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...
Why the Wilderness?
Are you like me? Often whining about the circumstances of life? Much like the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness, I...
Teachable Moments on the Journey
Without knowing our destination, any journey becomes a series of wandering trails. Stephen Convey, in his book The 7 Habits of...
Results That Matter
I am a results-oriented guy. Give me a goal or challenge and I am quick to respond. Pursuing results is often exciting, but can...