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.
No Pain, No Gain
Much that has happened (or not happened) in my life has taught me that a life without discipline is a life full of regret....
Toxic Ingestion
"What did they take? How much did they take? When did they take it? Have they vomited?" Many parents with a child who...
Agreement vs. Obedience
Laboring on a farm the summer after 7th grade was my first full-time summer job. My understanding of the employer/employee...
Investing in Eternity
Since the year 2000, investing in the stock market has created an uncertainty for many. Anxiety can become almost palpable for...
My Wayward Heart
Corrupt behavior of corporate CEO's or the despicable actions of serial killers make me cringe on one level or another. Yet...
Stubborn and unteachable!
I have not had a teachable spirit these past several days. Therefore, writing a "lesson learned" seems strange and...
Tempo giusto (the right speed)
Speed and efficiency have always been a priority for me. My life and activity level may at times seem harried and frenzied to...
Consequences
Recently, after finishing a great dinner, I felt delightfully refreshed and comfortable. Then came dessert. I chose chocolate...
Storms of Life
Adversity, misery, heartache, pain and struggle. Much of my life I have invested time, energy and resources trying to insulate...
Wrong Tool for the Job
"You are using the wrong tool for the job." These words do not refer to my use of a hammer for the work of a...
The Journey Out of Spiritual Mediocrity
An old proverb says:The way to mediocrity is easy,The way to excellence is hard - filled with toil, sacrifice and...
I Want A Miracle
Quick fixes to difficult problems are in vogue. Lottery advertising exemplifies society's commitment to a quick fix....
Evidence-Based Faith, Truth Revealed
In 1836 Pierre Louis conducted tests proving that "blood letting" did not help cure patients. In fact, it was usually...
Acceptance
Flooding my heart with anxious anticipation have been thoughts of class rank, GPA, references, and test scores - all the result...
Mountaintops and Valley
Easter festivities over the weekend were a joy. Monday, however, has come again - back to the grind of everyday life. It feels...
Pain Relief
Experiencing pain is an ordeal everyone faces at some point in their lives. Whether the physical pain of broken bones or the...