alyssa peacock

“Understand that new products, services or institutions are not necessarily signs of progress---especially in a capitalistic society.”
― Michael Porter, Kill Them Before They Grow: Misdiagnosis of African American Boys in American Classrooms

“Teach them to see it, teach them by doing. But if you can’t, if you done give your treasure away, if you find it hard to make your way in the dark of your own soul, if you forget who you really are, know that it comes back to you when the lie they give you die. That lie don’t die easy, and sometimes it take you with it. But for all that, your bounty yet waits for you to claim it.”
― Cynthia Bond, Ruby

“True faith isn’t frightened by threats, impressed by crowds, or swayed by superstitious ceremonies. True faith obeys the Lord and trusts Him to work out the consequences.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Resolute (Daniel): Determining to Go God's Direction