by smiphilly | Jul 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
07.14.2017 It’s ironic that I have no idea where to begin this blog post since I’ve been emailing my supporters/prayer warriors/donors almost everyday of this mission trip – though in part, that may be the reason why I’m having trouble. ...
by smiphilly | Jul 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
07.14.2017 Time here in North Philadelphia has been such a great experience full of equal blessings and challenges. There was one day so far that I know I’ll never forget. Our group was walking back from the day and a young man approached us with an issue regarding...
by smiphilly | Jul 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
07.13.2017 For two times per week over the past three weeks, our SMI small groups have been tasked with the seemingly impossible mission of discussing and learning from Romans 8-16. For me, this time has become a time of learning more about God’s power and plan for my...
by smiphilly | Jul 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
07.13.2017 The past two and a half weeks have been incredibly rich and complicated. As a group, we’ve felt both the burden of human suffering and the glory of God that outweighs it all. Just the other night, we exited the church building to find a middle-aged man who...
by smiphilly | Jul 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
07.13.2017 Yesterday, I saw a man overdose on cocaine. Fall to the ground. Be resuscitated. Then, refuse help. All the while, repeatedly saying “I’m sorry.” “A sacrifice to God is a broken spirit, A broken and humble heart, God shall not...
by smiphilly | Jul 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
07.12.2017 Five of us stayed up late in the Church basement last night, watching stupid videos about “Neature”, having semi-deep conversations about life, and using a watermelon as a medball to do a workout. When we finally called it a night and stepped outside, we...