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.
Guard My Heart
What determines the course of my life? Obviously, it includes such things as the family of my birth, the opportunities and...
God's Presence Provides
Why is God's presence so important? Moses knew. He realized that he could not accomplish God's purposes without...
Enthusiasm
Words often develop meanings apart from the original dictionary definitions. The word tolerant is an example. To be tolerant is...
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...
Voice Recognition
Voice recognition amazes me. I speak and my computer or smartphone types out my words. I say, “Call Michelangelo’s...
Hospitality
A major airline recently revealed that the seats in economy class would be placed closer together. I thought the seats were...
Rest For My Soul
I am in one of those seasons where I need rest for my soul. It seems everywhere I turn I am facing problems and turmoil. What...
Don't Forget the "Ancient Path"
I love new ideas and “out of the box” solutions to the challenges in my daily life. Today it is easier than ever to...
Because of the Resurrection
The apostle Paul says,Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves...
Don't Leave Me
Before his arrest, Jesus shares with His disciples that He will soon “leave” them and go to the Father to prepare a...
With the Heart
After a recent upset in a basketball game during March Madness, a player on the team that had been the underdog was asked how...
Just a Glimpse
Glimpse - a momentary or partial view.Our family lived in Budapest, Hungary for seven wonderful years. In that time we were...
Do as I Say Not as I Do
Sometimes in the emergency room I gave advice that I did not keep myself. Shame on me! However, giving advice and not...
Fill My Cup, Lord
I love the words to the hymn “Fill My Cup, Lord”.Like the woman at the well, I was seekingFor things that could...
Follow In His Footsteps
He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. I Peter 2:21b NLT What in the world was Peter...
Submission? You must be kidding!
I remember thinking as a young boy, “No one is going to tell me what to do!” A rebellious spirit is nothing new to...
Tenderness
Tenderness is not an often sought after virtue. In fact, the dictionary defines it in terms of weakness. Actually, godly...
What Determines My Identity?
Identity answers the question, “Who am I?” My identity is often defined by:the groups or communities to which...