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.
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...
Neighborly Advice
My "two cents’ worth" is, at times, worth just that — especially when my advice comes without offering...
Generosity
A friend recently recounted the story of his great grandparents' generosity. During the great depression, their small town...
He is everywhere?
Our boss caught us loafing! We always worked hard in his presence, but sometimes we were not as diligent in our work when he...
Maturing Seeds
As a teenager, sitting on a tractor day in and day out, I learned to appreciate the difficulty of a planted seed maturing to...
Faith Maintenance
The opening paragraph in my car’s service history booklet says the following:Regularly maintaining your vehicle is the...
A Quiet Soul in the Information Age
"Unfortunately, the Information Age does little to encourage the development of wisdom.""If we are not alert,...
Dreaming Dreams
While driving, I listened to a radio interview of two members of a contemporary secular band. The band had dreamed of touring...
Always Pursuing...What?
Although I do not care much for New Year's resolutions, January 1st found me thinking about my time, energy and resources,...
Spiritual Capital
Heading up a not-for-profit organization like International Health Services (IHS) is always a financial challenge. I do not...
Investing Wisely
Television and magazine ads are bombarding me with strategies to preserve my assets in these unpredictable economic times. One...
A Formula for Crisis
My life as an emergency physician required action. That action was critical to success in crisis situations. When training...
From Significance to Submission
Visiting her basement gallery brought gasps of delight from my wife, Pamela. The pieces of collage art were a unique...
Triaging Information
Everyday I am bombarded with too much information. Some is helpful to know - the correct antibiotic to treat pneumonia. Some...
Our Lives - A Construction Site
My job on Monday night is to take out the trash which, of course, includes separating it into piles of paper, glass and...
Freedom to Choose
Freedom of choice, a politically charged phrase, comes laden with dangers rarely considered. In his book, The Beginning of...
Time Management
There is never enough time! Time management gurus in our schedule-enslaved culture encourage me to implement models of...
He is everywhere?
Our boss caught us loafing! We always worked hard in his presence, but sometimes we were not as diligent in our work when he...
Maturing Seeds
As a teenager, sitting on a tractor day in and day out, I learned to appreciate the difficulty of a planted seed maturing to...
From Significance to Submission
Visiting her basement gallery brought gasps of delight from my wife, Pamela. The pieces of collage art were a unique...