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.
Joy in the Junk Yard
Recently, I went with an auto mechanic to a junk yard looking for a Volvo auto part. Entering his world was fascinating as I...
Entitlement
I dislike the contemporary culture that breeds a sense of entitlement UNLESS I am the one receiving the entitlement. Actually,...
Phony Rolex Watches
Rolex watches, Gucci pocketbooks, Nike and Under Armour sports apparel filled the street market in Delhi, India. Surrounded by...
I am stressed enough; why do I need a stress test?
I have heart disease. Over the years my cardiologist, motivated by his desire to prevent a heart attack, has regularly...
No Detours!
I so appreciate the assistance of MapQuest and GPS in finding my way to unknown destinations. However, when these technological...
Heavenly Investments
People use varying financial strategies depending upon economic conditions to accomplish a positive Return On Investment (ROI)....
Minimizing Culture Shock
Much of the effort that Pamela and I invested in raising our children was to prepare them for "life". Guiding them...
Why Ask a Question When I Have the Answer?
You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers.You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions."Naguib...
Where Are You Daddy?
"Where are you Daddy?" I heard this pleading cry of a small child while shopping. The reply came quickly, "Daddy...
Wisdom on Sports Radio?
"We have too many historians and not enough pioneers." These words were spoken recently by Ron Jaworski on ESPN...
Fix My Problems, Lord
As I have prayed regarding this New Year, I realize that I have been asking God to solve my problems, heal my medical issues...
Afraid Yet Filled with Joy
"In over my head" might best describe how I felt as I made my first solo flight in an airplane during my college...
Practicing God's Presence
Awareness of the presence (or absence) of people in the room is a recent step in the development of my 6 month old grandson,...
Defying Common Sense
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines common sense as "sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the...
The Posture of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays in the United States. On occasion, in the past, my self-indulgence has led to...
My GPS is set for Home
A recent trip to Tennessee had a specific purpose...to raise funds for the ministry of International Health Services. I used my...
When Knowledge Meets Power
Scienta potentia est" the Latin maxim of Sir Francis Bacon means "Knowledge is power". I have found that...
Language...Makes a Difference
Language is always an issue as I travel internationally. I often find myself in situations where there are more than a dozen...