A word in season One of my early pastors used to say a lot about receiving a word in season. I can’t remember his exact quote, but the gist was that receiving a word for the season you’re in is invaluable and should be heeded. This morning I went to YouTube with the intent ofContinueContinue reading “Song & Verse: Loyal & Come Alive (Dry Bones) by Lauren Daigle”
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9/11 Memorial Plaza
I took these photos during a lunch hour on my cell phone. The grounds are awesomely impressive and tragically beautiful.
“Doing as others told me…”
Doing as others told me, I was Blind. Coming when others called me, I was Lost. Then I left Everyone, Myself as well. Then I found Everyone, Myself as well. ~ Rumi
Love Anyway: Work in Progress
My heart may lead me wrong, but God won’t. He will always lead me back to where I need to be. A pure heart is better than good intentions.
Google in My Afrocentric Life
Doodle 4 Google 2016 National Winner: Google in My Afrocentric Life Akilah Johnson, Eastern Senior High School, Washington, D.C. My Afrocentric Google is drawn as a box braid, with my personal characteristics surrounding it. I based this picture off my lifestyle and what has made me into what I am today. View the Contest Gallery: https://www.google.com/doodle4google/gallery.htmlContinueContinue reading “Google in My Afrocentric Life”
Quote: …even as we are caught in a web…
…and as I slowly made my way home I understood that even as we are caught in a web of hurt and brokenness, we’re also in a web of healing and mercy. ~ Bryan Stevenson (from Just Mercy)
We Need to Talk About An Injustice
“I believe the opposite of poverty is justice.” Bryan Stevenson https://www.ted.com/talks/bryan_stevenson_we_need_to_talk_about_an_injustice?language=en# In an engaging and personal talk — with cameo appearances from his grandmother and Rosa Parks — human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares some hard truths about America’s justice system, starting with a massive imbalance along racial lines: a third of the country’s blackContinueContinue reading “We Need to Talk About An Injustice”
Dinner & A Movie
Living in New York City for any amount of time has a way of grinding the pixie dust from your eyes. However, tonight I was a bit star-struck for a moment and happy for the excitement it brought. On my way home I stopped by a restaurant in Times Square and sat in a windowContinueContinue reading “Dinner & A Movie”
First ride of the season & Tour de Cure ATL
In 2011, I decided to start cycling. I connected with someone who was an avid cyclist and very knowledgeable about the cycling community in New York City. She introduced me to her bike shop and I got fitted for my first serious bike. I went with a hybrid. In May 2012, I rode in myContinueContinue reading “First ride of the season & Tour de Cure ATL”
Saving Daylight
The best thing about Daylight Savings is when leaving working after 7pm doesn’t mean I completely missed the sunset. Took a detour to the pier after leaving the office tonight and was rewarded with this peaceful and beautiful view.
Harvest Life 