by mcophilly | Jul 31, 2023 | SMI 2023, SMI Student Blog
by Caroline E. My biggest takeaway from SMI has been relearning the power of prayer. I grew up in a Christian household so I have always been surrounded by prayer. However, in recent years, I feel that I fell into a rhythm of bowing my head just to pray and not to...
by mcophilly | Jul 30, 2023 | SMI 2023, SMI Student Blog
by Anisha S. Structure determines function. A phrase drilled into the heads of many pre-med students alike, as we learned about the wonders of fibers arranged in parallel groups to make a joint stronger, the chambers of the heart working to send blood to the body,...
by mcophilly | Jul 29, 2023 | SMI 2023, SMI Student Blog
by Kristie R. “The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.” -Psalm 145:9 Stepping into SMI I did not know what to expect. I knew the program would be an enriching experience as it included all of my passions: ministry, underserved urban...
by mcophilly | Jul 28, 2023 | SMI 2023, SMI Student Blog
by Mary R. As a small town girl who is more used to tuning out croaking frogs at night than loud music and firecrackers, living in North Philly has been an adjustment. Our first couple of days here brought hours of orientation talks where we heard some stories of the...
by mcophilly | Jul 27, 2023 | SMI 2023, SMI Student Blog
by Silas B. “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!How unsearchable are his judgements and how inscrutable his ways!‘For who has known the mind of the Lord,or who has been his counselor?Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?’For...
