by smiphilly | Mar 27, 2013 | SMI 2012
As I finish my second year of medical school, I have come to appreciate the lessons and experiences that I gained from the Summer Medical Institute (SMI). I initially applied to SMI because I felt that my medical education did not address how I would be able to...
by smiphilly | Aug 1, 2012 | SMI 2012
While walking around today, I felt God calling our team to go into a local restaurant. Once there, we were able to set up at a table and do several health screenings. But more importantly, we were able to talk to the customers and restaurant owners about spiritual...
by smiphilly | Jul 29, 2012 | SMI 2012, Uncategorized
When I approached Ms. X yesterday she seemed quite withdrawn and nervous. As I began speaking to her my spirit lead me to ask her “Is Jesus your Lord and Savior?” She responded by saying something like “There is a Lord.” I asked...
by smiphilly | Jul 28, 2012 | SMI 2012
Today marked the end of SMI Philly 2012 – and we miss it already! On Friday (July 27), we held our banquet at the beautiful Hunting Park site of Esperanza Health Center. In addition to reflecting on our experiences, we were grateful to be able to acknowledge and...
by smiphilly | Jul 27, 2012 | SMI 2012, Uncategorized
On our first Sunday in Philly, the pastor of our church here (In the Light Ministries) reminded us in his sermon that “the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power” (1 Corinthians 4:20). This has been a theme for me these three weeks as I have been...
by smiphilly | Jul 26, 2012 | SMI 2012
Should we share our faith with our patients? I returned from SMI to the “real world” of 15-minute overbooked appointments, 2 weeks’ worth of mail and a bit of culture shock. During SMI we diligently worked to broach spiritual topics with everyone we...
