Posts Tagged ‘Dr. Bob Snyder’
Better By Afflictions By Dr. Bob Snyder
Finding God in Our Affiliations How is it possible that afflictions can be good for me? “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.” Psalm 119:67, NIV “My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.” Psalm 119:71 , NLT The psalmist suggests…
Read MoreA Holy Expectation By Dr. Bob Snyder
Can I Be Holy? As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”1 Peter 1:14-16 ESV God calls me to be holy…
Read MoreThe Gift of Gratitude By Dr. Bob Snyder
Recovering Childlike Gratitude Where has my thankfulness for the simple gifts of life gone? Where is my childlike gratitude? As I have “matured,” a mindset of entitlement has emerged, diminishing my appreciation. Am I capable of a childlike thankful heart anymore? When we were in South Africa, my wife visited an orphanage. Her descriptions and…
Read MoreAre You Pursuing Excellence? By Dr. Bob Snyder
Excellence as a Posture of the Heart “But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. ” 2 Corinthians 8:7 NIV Striving for excellence in all things is a noble goal. But when…
Read MoreThe Narrow Road By Dr. Bob Snyder
The Narrow Road Leads to Life Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13,14, NLT When I bite into an…
Read MoreShow Enthusiasm in All You Do By Dr. Bob Snyder
Your Enthusiasm is a Gift You Give Enthusiasm—intense and eager enjoyment—is obvious to detect. When I boldly display it, my words and actions are energized, and my heart bubbles with passion. It feels great! But am I passionate about the right things? Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for…
Read MoreThe Essential Need for Laughter By Dr. Bob Snyder
Laughter Always Lifts Us Recent travels have placed me in the presence of friends full of laughter. As a result, my spirit became light, my body – energized, and my heart – hope-filled. My journey became light in their midst. The impact of humor grabbed me when Norman Cousins, former editor of Saturday Review, published…
Read MoreStriving to Excel By Dr. Bob Snyder
What Drives You to Excel? But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love, we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. 2 Corinthians 8:7, NIV Striving to excel in all things is a noble goal. But when this…
Read MoreThe Pursuit of Excellence By Dr. Bob Snyder
Understand Your Drive for Excellence Striving for excellence in all things is a noble goal. But when this striving is motivated by my ambitions, I can fall prey to pride and greed. How am I to excel when my sin gets in the way? But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge,…
Read MoreThe WOW of Creation By Dr. Bob Snyder
God’s Splendor on Display in Creation “For since the creation of the world, God’s invisible qualities – His eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” ~ Romans 1:20, NIV God’s eternal power and divine nature are visible to me…
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