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.
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...
Where are the Cemeteries?
Walking the manicured cemetery of St. Peter's Anglican Church (St. Albans, United Kingdom) quieted my spirit. Graves of...
Lessons in Forgiveness
Scientific research shows that when I forgive I will be happier and healthier. (Robert Enright Ph.D., International Forgiveness...
Am I Great?
I often refer to greatness by acknowledging great accomplishments and wonderful deeds of kindness. I could list for you my...
Learning in the Mundane of Life
I am always looking for deep spiritual truths in great teachings or spectacular events. However, I rarely look for valuable...
Take Heart
Unresolved problems can eat away at me, causing an underlying feeling of discouragement, desperation or sadness. Even with...
Relevance vs. Righteousness
I love reading daily newspapers to keep abreast of the current affairs of the world. In addition, sports scores and summaries...
Paying Attention
Thoughts about family, work and life often cascade through my mind. As a result, I occasionally find myself arriving home and...
Improving Effectiveness and Productivity
Effectiveness, efficiency and productivity have always been an issue for me in my work life. As an emergency physician, time...
Warnings Ignored
Lights flashing. Sirens wailing. No one responding. Everything inside of me told me to get out of there. But the person at the...