by Mark Smith CIU | May 22, 2020 | Blog, Faith, Hope, Mark Smith CIU, Perseverance, Transformation
Graduation is a time to reflect, remember, and dream. The four years spent working towards earning a diploma can often be busy and even stressful, however, looking back it always seems that the time flew by. Every obstacle that was presented offered an opportunity for...
by Mark Smith CIU | Jan 6, 2020 | Blog, Mark Smith CIU
Excruciating pain is not a new feeling to me. Ever since my accident in 1996, I haven’t gone a day without some form of discomfort. My pain is far more severe than the sting that comes from a day-old cut or a burnt finger. My pain progresses throughout the day,...
by Mark Smith CIU | Dec 26, 2019 | Blog, Mark Smith CIU
One of the most commonly repeated commands in the Bible is to give thanks, not just on the fourth Thursday of November each year. Gratitude should be shown to the Lord much more often than we are reminded or commanded. It should be an instinct to thank God for...
by Mark Smith CIU | Dec 21, 2019 | Blog, Mark Smith CIU
It is the season of spending time with family and celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. Joy is abundantly given and received throughout the holiday season, but most do not associate this joy with the reason behind the season: Jesus Christ. Jesus was the...
by Mark Smith CIU | Nov 27, 2019 | Blog, Mark Smith CIU
With Thanksgiving and the Holidays among us, nearing the end of the year, many people like to take this time to reflect on everything that they are thankful for. I strive to remind myself of these reasons throughout the entire year, not just during the holiday season....
by Mark Smith CIU | Nov 21, 2019 | Blog
When I was recovering from my near-fatal accident, I can recall turning to grace. I was blessed to find grace in many forms: through the love and support of my family and community, and through reading the scripture of the Bible. In reading God’s Word each day,...
