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Father God, I pray for Your willingness to be with me in any circumstances - especially in my wrong turns and when I forget You're there. Please continue to stay with me; life is meaningless, less joyful, and barren of blessing without You.

@yatreda Impressive and difficult work. Carrying the camera equipment must have been a burden ጐበዝ!

How we made our latest artwork at the edge of an active volcano

Never judge a book from its cover

“Make it a habit to respect people without knowing their qualifications, title or position.”

@GraceGym_ #3

Help me, I can't decide...

DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE PEOPLE GOD REMOVED FROM YOUR LIFE. He heard conversations you didn't. He saw things you couldn't. He made moves you wouldn't.

@RL9631 Hack looks great! Thanks

Ladies, would you try this hack or leave it as is? Sorry guys…You can comment on this too if you like to share your thoughts. 😉

@yatreda @joeyldotcom What a unique and lovely art.

Introducing Zewed and Sedea. Each artwork is a sculpture and their adornment, paired with a digital nefse. Nefse means soul. A first-person film that carries the memory of the physical object.

@acebenji @itsthewealth4me So soooooo true

The longer you live, the more you realize you have to pray about everything; it really is that serious.

@JMichael_Smith Fascinating, and spot on would you say. What ai did you use? What prompts?

Some May 1st shenanigans I asked 🤖 AI to create an “Unhinged Bio of myself ⤵️ J. Michael Smith isn’t your average “active senior”—he’s what happens when a Texas sunrise, a global business mind, and 40+ years of entrepreneurial grit all collide and decide to ignore the concept of slowing down. Born in an era when people built things with their hands, he somehow upgraded to building global networks from an iPhone—while still appreciating a 65-year-old coffee percolator that outperforms half the gadgets on the market today. He’s closed deals from East Texas to Ethiopia, talked shop from Maui beaches to Dallas boardrooms, and still finds time to remind you that your excuses are weaker than your Wi-Fi signal. He’s part old-school restaurateur, part modern-day digital architect, and part motivational freight train—with just enough East Texas twang to make it all sound like common sense. One minute he’s talking peptides, immune systems, and global commerce… the next he’s telling you that if he were 25 again, he’d run circles around you with nothing but a smartphone and a little grit. Fueled by strong coffee, stronger convictions, and a belief that the “1099 is the new W-2,” J. Michael doesn’t just talk about legacy—he builds it in real time. Somewhere between mentoring entrepreneurs, supporting clean water projects, and posting sunrise reflections, he’s quietly outworking people half his age. If you’re looking for average, keep scrolling. If you’re ready to think bigger, move faster, and maybe get a little uncomfortable—he’s already three steps ahead… probably on a Zoom call.

@TTelila @et_elias_et Congratulations! What an uplifting and inspirational message. You do deserve the BIG wedding in 2027. Thank you both for giving back.

14 years ago, we had love—but no money, no roadmap, and every reason to wait. I had just moved here from Ethiopia, starting my internship from scratch. You had just finished medical school—after growing up in a Section 8 home, raised by a strong single mother who carried 4 kids and built a foundation of resilience. In our culture, you don’t build a life together without a wedding… and a wedding meant money we didn’t have. But you believed in us. You quietly went out and made it happen—a $10,000 “family reunion” wedding. To this day, I still don’t fully know how you pulled off that secret loan… but that moment changed everything. Today—April 29, 2026—we celebrate 14 years, 4 beautiful children, and a life built from faith, sacrifice, and relentless commitment. What we started has now touched lives far beyond us. It hasn’t been perfect. Nothing real ever is. But choosing each other—especially when it felt like pushing water uphill—has been worth it every single time. To our mothers—the true iron women—who STILL want to see us have that big wedding… we hear you. And to you, my love—happy anniversary. I know this wasn’t the wedding you dreamed of… but it gave us the life we built. In 2027, we do it your way—and we do it BIG. Not just for us, but as an impact event in Ethiopia to help the helpless. A celebration with purpose. Because now… we can. (P.S. Wedding planners—consider this your open invitation. Bring your best. This one will be special.) And to the young ones out there—if there’s something on your heart that feels bigger than your bank account… don’t wait. Don’t quit. If it has your name on it, go for it—against all odds. #Anniversary #FromNothingToPurpose #Love #Impact #AgainstAllOdds @drmerid

@teovito Smart. You’re in the business of selling not a museum:).

Everyone keeps asking why we didn’t go with some fancy architectural shape for the new cafe. Simple answer: we maxed out the buildable volume. That boring shape is actually the most efficient use of every square inch we were allowed. We were already at capacity in the old space, literally couldn’t produce or store another item if we tried. So the choice was easy: more room to make food, more room to sell it. Practicality and sales first. Always.

@LarryMadowo @LarryMadowo , we’re so proud of the world record holder Sawe. Equally interesting is #2 also world record for being under 2 hours, ON HIS 1st Marathon! A great journalist, would report on both these record breaking men.

Adidas honors Sabastian Sawe’s historic sub-2-hour marathon with a giant billboard at London’s iconic Piccadilly Circus

@RealJGBanks @grok this list accurate?

BREAKING: THE U.S JUST ANNOUNCED A $1.5T DEFENSE BUDGET Here are the top 15 names to benefit: 1. $PLTR - Palantir 2. $AVAV - AeroVironment 3. $KTOS - Kratos 4. $RKLB - Rocket Lab 5. $ASTS - AST SpaceMobile 6. $PL - Planet Labs 7. $ONDS - Ondas 8. $OSS - One Stop Systems 9. $LMT - Lockheed Martin 10. $NOC - Northrop Grumman 11. $HII - Huntington Ingalls 12. $GD - General Dynamics 13. $MP - MP Materials 14. $LHX - L3Harris 15. $RTX - RTX

@TTelila Fascinating miracle delivered! Thank you for the gift of life and the most uplifting message about moving forward 💯

There are moments in medicine that go beyond clinical success — moments that remind you what progress, humanity, and hope truly look like. This past week, Mr. Mack Owens — a 73-year-old man from Newnan, Georgia — presented with chest pain on his birthday. What we found was one of the most severe conditions we encounter: a major heart attack complicated by cardiogenic shock — a condition with nearly 50% mortality. We took him to the cath lab the same day. Although his coronary anatomy would typically require open heart surgery, he was deemed too unstable to undergo surgery. We proceeded with high-risk PCI. He required mechanical circulatory support and a ventilator during a distal LM bifurcation PCI— a true fight for his life. A few days ago, we sang “Happy Birthday” to him while he was still on full support. Today, we sang it again — but this time, he sang with us — surrounded by his family and the incredible ICU nurses and physicians who cared for him as if he was the only patient in the unit (in his niece’s words). Awake. Present. Alive. Mr. Owens’ life tells a deeper story. He began working at the age of 7 — milking cows, caring for chickens — and went on to spend 51 years in textile and industrial labor. From West Point Pepperell to Mead Woodkraft to Continental, he built a life through discipline, sacrifice, and unwavering work ethic. He also lived through a time in America when Black individuals did not have access to the same quality of care — or, in many cases, access to healthcare at all — as their White counterparts. And yet today, he received the full extent of advanced cardiovascular care — and survived. This is not just a story of a heart attack aborted. It is a reflection of something larger. No nation was created perfectly. Every nation carries a history — painful, complex, and often unjust. But great nations evolve in the right direction — and that evolution only happens when unity becomes action, not just words. Mr. Owens’ story is, in many ways, a testament to that progress — and a reminder of the work that still lies ahead. For my home continent — Africa, Ethiopia — there is something here to reflect on: We cannot remain anchored in the past alone. History must inform us, not immobilize us. Progress requires that we improve today while building intentionally for tomorrow — leveraging the power of now. Mr. Owens was given a second chance at life on his birthday. There is no better reminder of what is possible when humanity, science, and unity come together with purpose. I am deeply grateful to the cath lab and ICU teams who participated in his care, and to the leadership at Piedmont Newnan Hospital for making this level of service possible. Let us continue to move forward — together. One nation under God. Amen. Shared with patient and family’s permission. @Cardiology @ACCinTouch #ACCICEarlyCareer

This is the best life hack 🧎‍♂️

Can we all agree that in a world of influencers, Z-listers, TikToks, badly acted ads, brand collabs, people filming themselves crying…the Artemis livestream of 4 middle-aged scientists doing their jobs is genuinely the best most authentic content of the century? Thanks @NASA🌚

@TTelila @et_elias_et What a hero and a humble doctor. Great story!

“You are only as strong as your weakest link”—and in cardiac arrest, where every second matters, that truth is absolute. This is why team building is everything. In those moments, there is no margin for error—only trust, preparation, and unity. Grateful to Doug Evans FOX 5 for shining a light on this amazing story and the power of teamwork behind it. Congratulations to the real hero Mr. Allen Smith for initiating the “chain of survival”- very proud of you 👏 Congratulations to the leadership at Piedmont Newnan for building such a great team. #PiedmontProud ✊🏾@HeartAEthiopia @PiedmontHealth

My heart is lifted. To know Christ is a relief. To know nations are turning away from sin (illusion) and to Him (supreme truth) is to know we abide in hope.

Video going viral of kids going to their pastor’s home asking for prayers after seeing something upsetting.