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Jamie Lynn Metcalf
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✍️ Writer and faith-based storyteller
💙 Community | Compassion | Creativity
📖 Devotional author | Children’s writer
🎤 Lover of choir, family life
❤️ Vivid fictional worlds like Silo
🔥 BBQ master | Central Arkansas 🏠
👉 https://bridgesofhope.substack.com 👈
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We celebrate MLK's vision today— a call to love, equality, and justice that bridges barriers and transforms communities.
We join a media blackout in protest of a sickening and dark transition for our nation. Together, let's carry forward a spirit of loving resistance. Stand strong and shine on. 💙
"He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it." -- Martin Luther King Jr.
January 20, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Strong leaders brave the cold.
But, sure, move the inauguration indoors. 🐓
Tim Walz: “There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.” A picture of Tim Walz bundled up in a red plaid jacket, covered in snow. “AP The Associated Press @АР • 29m BREAKING: Donald Trump's swearing-in will be moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda because of forecasted frigid temperatures. apnews.com/article/trump-...”
January 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Metcalf Snow Day #3!
Building Whichit Stan the snow wizard Sledding! Snow Day! “Whichit Stan” the Snow wizard with Josie the snow woman in the background.
January 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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The first set of snowwoman pics!
Jamie and Josie the Snowwoman! Jamie, Matthew, and Josie the SnowWoman
January 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Snow Day!! 🤩❄️☃️
We actually have a winter wonderland in central AR.
More pictures to come.
Matthew and Jamie in the snow. A snowy winter cove
January 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Thank you all! 🤩💙✨
A Skircle showing those that interact with me the most by reposting, liking or commenting, and those I interact with the most. @skircle.bsky.social https://skircle.me/ Thank you all for taking the time to follow me, and for all you do to promote logic and common sense.   Bridges of Hope is a free 28-day devotional designed to empower individuals with strength, resilience, and purpose. It integrates biblical principles with modern insights, offering practical tools for justice, unity, and civic engagement. Each day focuses on essential themes like humility, resilience, dialogue, and unity. By connecting scripture with today’s challenges, Bridges of Hope provides a roadmap for living out values in public and private life.  Daily Devotions with Practical Insights Each devotional includes: Scriptural Guidance: Passages from the NIV Bible offer timeless wisdom. Modern Voices: Figures like Nelson Mandela, MLK, David Bohm, , Henri Nouwen, Jim Wallis, John Lewis, Margaret Thatcher, Os Guinness, Parker Palmer, Timothy Snyder, Vaclav Havel, Walter Brueggemann, Winston Churchill, Audre Lorde, Desmond Tutu complement biblical insights. Reflection Prompts: Thought-provoking questions for introspection and group discussion. Action Steps: Practical ways to create meaningful change in communities. Accessible and Inspiring Bridges of Hope is perfect for individuals or groups seeking tools for civic action and personal growth. It’s tailored for: Those passionate about justice and equity. Community leaders and educators. Anyone wanting to bridge faith and public life. Start Your Journey Today Accessible for free on Substack, Bridges of Hope invites you to join a community committed to resilience, unity, and action. Begin today and discover how faith and hope can transform your life and the world around you. @donkoclock.bsky.social @azbrittney.bsky.social #DemCast #BlueCrew #BlueWave #Resist #DoNotComply #DoNotObey #NoDemUnder1k #NoDemUnder5k #Leguminati
January 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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💙 I’m so grateful—5,000 followers!!
I love this community! Where truth is illuminated, hope reaches shadows, and the cause for justice endures!

If I haven’t followed back, reply to this post. I want to connect!

Invite friends from X, FB, or Threads. A Bigger presence 💙 leads to a better tomorrow.
January 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Remembering today a leader of integrity and compassion—a life full of hope, courage, and purpose for all.

"The test of a government is not how popular it is with the powerful and privileged few, but how honestly and fairly it deals with the many who must depend on it."

President Jimmy Carter
Remembering President Jimmy Carter A good life of love and purpose Jimmy Carter waves, his smile shining brightly against the blue skies.
January 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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I called the offices of French Hill, John Boozman, and Tom Cotton this morning.

I might be a 💙 in a sea of red, but my voice matters, and so does yours.

#14thNow

Leadership demands courage and integrity. Please call your representatives and senators this morning and remind them of that.
U.S. CONGRESS: Support and defend the Constitution of the United States. NO AMNESTY FOR INSURRECTIONISTS (202) 224-3121 #14thNOW Demand that your MOC object to certification based on the 14th Amendment, Section 3. Emphasize the following points: 1. They work for the people and are obligated to uphold their oath of office. 2. Failure to adhere to the self-executing provisions of Section 3 constitutes a violation of their duty. 3. The January 6th Committee's Report and multiple legal findings conclude that Trump played the leading role in inciting and encouraging the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. 4. Trump is constitutionally disqualified from holding office under the 14th Amendment due to his deliberate orchestration of a deadly insurrection aimed at obstructing the peaceful transfer of power on January 6, 2021. 5. Their objection to Trump's electoral votes is not a violation of the peaceful transfer of power, but rather an ardent defense of it. 6. The legacy of these lawmakers will forever be tied to their action or inaction on January 6, 2025, and the ensuing effects for democracy. 7. Be forceful but never rude. This approach ensures your concerns are heard and taken seriously.
January 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Jessica Denson and #14thNow are in DC today—marching to demand that Congress uphold the 14th Amendment.

Empowered and united we support them—shining fiercely against the night to defend democracy.

Take action, and Call Congress at (202) 224-3121

💙👇Full Details👇💙
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The statue of liberty stands tall, as we “Tell congress to uphold the 14th amendment and stop an insurrectionist from holding office. Join the Peaceful Protest in DC Jan 3-5. Nowmarch.org #14thNow “Amnesty Bill Now to Show Trump is Constitutionally Disqualified!” “Text SIGN PGZBAX to 50409” to demand congress uphold the 14th Amendment. #Resist #14thNow Support and defend the Constitution of the United States NO AMNESTY FOR INSURRECTIONISTS Call congressional switchboard 202-224-3121 #14thNow details https://nowmarch.org/jan-3-day-of-action/
January 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Happy New Year!! 🎊💙
January 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Jimmy Carter’s life was a testament to peace, service, and unwavering integrity. From the Camp David Accords to building homes with his own hands, he lived his values.
May we treasure such a model of leadership.
Let’s honor his legacy by safeguarding democracy and justice. #14thNOW

#JimmyCarter
Smiling, as though laughter emerges from the still photograph- President Jimmy Carter in a blue shirt
December 30, 2024 at 2:21 AM
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I think we have a new Christmas time tradition! 😃
Chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting. 🎄🤗
This was so fun to make and decorate together!
Me holding a chocolate cake shaped and decorated like a Christmas tree—with candy cane garland, marshmallows, and chocolate chips coated in crushed candy canes.
December 22, 2024 at 1:09 AM
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“Pivot”—a euphemism for sweeping truth under the rug, a betrayal of justice for self-preservation. But truth matters.
To echo Timothy Snyder: “Do not obey in advance.”
Shining light on truth is not just an act of courage; it’s a moral imperative for justice and democracy. ✨💙
A snapshot of Daily Kos news article reads: “According to Mediaite, Newsmax Chief Operating Officer Elliot Jacobson held a meeting with staff on Friday and told them that network reporting on Hegseth had to "focus on the positive." The staff was reportedly told that they should "pivot" if the allegations against Hegseth come up on air and that failure to follow the network's directive could lead to "termination.”
December 12, 2024 at 2:59 PM
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Good morning, everyone! I have my first @skircle.bsky.social!

So many lovely, shining faces and amazing voices! 🤩
Thank you to all of you who have recently followed me!
I’ll continue follow backs throughout today.
If I have yet to follow you back, drop a comment.
Shine on and stand out!
December 8, 2024 at 2:29 PM
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This morning was a restless one, as I lay in bed pondering the importance of truth in the pursuit to uphold the pillars of governance. I am encouraged and thankful for the steady resilience of Nelson Mandela.
Warm grayscale image of Nelson Mandela above his profound quote: “There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lay defeat and death.” -- Nelson Mandela
December 7, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍽️
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Our smoked turkey turned out awesome!
November 29, 2024 at 12:18 AM
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May today be a refuge from the weight of this world.
Where worry or grief lingers, may gratitude fill the warm light of your mind, joy fill every corner of your heart, and peace flow through your soul like a calming river.

Happy Thanksgiving!
On the banks of a flowing stream, with the warmly lit backdrop of an autumn forest, a family of four gray squirrels gather around a full thanksgiving table.
November 28, 2024 at 12:29 PM
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Thank you, Sheila!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
A warmly lit treehouse with arched windows adorned in fall leaves provides a cozy backdrop for woodland friends—two squirrels, a raccoon, and a hedgehog—gathered around a thanksgiving table.
November 28, 2024 at 11:27 AM
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Hello!! I’m happy my kiddo is out for Thanksgiving break this week. She has my week planned. lol
We want to make these pine cone turkeys tomorrow.
A picture showing a simple thanksgiving craft. Pinecone turkey— a pine cone lying on one side, has a round piece of foam or construction paper for a head, a triangle orange beak, google eyes, and on the bottom of the pinecone, artificial leaves are fanned out and inserted for feathers.
November 25, 2024 at 9:41 PM
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Effective governance demands integrity and accountability. 🇺🇸

We sent letters to our senators.
The confirmation process is no rubber stamp—it’s a stand for truth, and justice.

Text SIGN PKHEAG to 50409
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ity to uphold truth and justice. Truth is not an accessory in leadership--it is its foundation. Leaders who disregard facts erode democracy's pillars. Without truth, justice falters; without justice, democracy crumbles. The confirmation process exists as a safeguard against this erosion. It is not a rubber stamp--it is a line of defense. Your role is to ensure each nominee will serve all Americans with impartiality and fidelity to law. To circumvent this process through unconstitutional appointments or inadequate vetting betrays the public trust. In these times of misinformation and division, we must demand leaders who embody integrity and accountability. #Resist #NoDemUnder1k #Leguminati #DemCast #BlueCrew #OnTyranny #DoNotObeyInAdvance #BlueWave
November 25, 2024 at 2:39 AM
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I made this image in the hope that it encourages people today.

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On a golden lit background with amber leaves, the following quote offers encouragement: "Resilience is not passive--it is the active refusal to accept despair. It is found in communities standing indivisibly against injustice, offering hope to those who feel forgotten." ~Jamie and Matthew Metcalf
November 23, 2024 at 7:49 PM
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Please support Spoonamore and our republic, ask for a audit:
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OR Text RESIST to 50409 @resist.bot
#NoDemUnder1k #DemCast #Leguminati #BlueWave #BlueCrew #DutyToWarn #Recount
Election security - Call to audit "Democracy asks its citizens to go beyond personal interests, to look at their neighbors with a sense of responsibility." -Walter Brueggemann This letter is a heartfelt plea for decisive action in defense of our democracy. As citizens, many of us are prepared, sleeves rolled up, to do our part--but leadership and accountability from you are crucial. Our Constitution calls us to uphold decency and justice, resisting the manufactured chaos that threatens to unravel the very fabric of our nation. Yet, the "shoulds" have passed. The time has come for action-loving, courageous action. The danger before us is undeniable. Project 2025 looms as a wrecking ball poised to dismantle the foundations of our democracy, paving the way for authoritarian control. The staggering number of bullet ballots, as flagged by Stephen Spoonamore, raises serious concerns about electoral integrity, particularly in swing states. A recount of these votes is imperative-not just as a procedural safeguard but as a testament to the transparency and trustworthiness of our democratic process. History teaches us that tyranny thrives on complacency. As Timothy Snyder warns in On Tyranny, "You submit to tyranny when you renounce the difference between what you want to hear and what is actually the case." Anticipatory obedience, he adds, is a political tragedy. We must not obey in advance. We owe it to the courageous souls who fought for the liberties we now enjoy-the service members who sacrificed precious time with their families and risked their lives--to preserve the freedoms they defended. Now is the moment to act. Uphold the values enshrined in our Constitution. Ensure a transparent recount in critical states. Lead with integrity and courage, inspiring citizens to do the same. The future of our democracy depends on it.
November 22, 2024 at 12:38 AM
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A recount would show the truth.
Democracy demands action, not complacency. Manufactured chaos and corruption threaten liberty. Honor the sacrifices for freedom--stand for justice, resist authoritarianism, and act with courage.

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Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.
November 21, 2024 at 11:59 PM
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“Liberty’s too precious a thing…”
I’m watching / listening to this movie now, while reviewing the pages of our devotional.
May we all remember the cost for the freedoms we have—which should be for all people.
Then stand and speak the truth; advocate for freedom and justice, and never yield.
November 20, 2024 at 4:56 PM