Posts Tagged ‘IHS Global’
A Shepherd, Jesus, and The Sin of the Desert By Dr. Bob Snyder
The Decision to Share Jesus A Bedouin shepherd once encountered a man who persistently spoke about Jesus. The shepherd replied, “I understand why you are persistent. You do not want to commit the sin of the desert.” The shepherd explained to the man, “The sin of the desert is knowing where the water is but…
Read MoreResolutions or Promises? By Dr. Bob Snyder
Will It Be New Year Resolutions or Standing on Promises? I used to make New Year’s resolutions, but by mid-January, I would be wallowing in failure. Positive change is good, but it is challenging. I have realized that striving for change in my strength is futile. This year, I made no resolutions. Instead, I choose…
Read MoreThe Work of Uncoupling Justice and Righteousness By Dr. Bob Snyder
God’s View of Justice and Righteousness Justice is important. God commands it of me. But when I choose to uncouple justice from righteousness, I get myself into trouble. What is the result? …but let him who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises…
Read MoreBetter 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 MoreUnlock the Power of Your Team By Pamela Westbrooks
It’s Time to Strengthen and Empower Your Team While the word team does not appear in the Bible, the Word of God contains much information about working together! We see a team created when someone accepts Christ as their Lord and Savior. Stronger Together In 1st Corinthians 12:17-28, Paul uses a brilliant illustration about the…
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…
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