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The world may seem full of pain and anguish, but there is good and hope as well. These things must be fought for. Do not despair, for even the smallest acts of honor are a light in the darkness. Join me as we bring these flames together, and watch as even the deepest shadows are pushed back.
December 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The world may seem full of pain and anguish, but there is good and hope as well. These things must be fought for. Do not despair, for even the smallest acts of honor are a light in the darkness. Join me as we bring these flames together, and watch as even the deepest shadows are pushed back.
It is remarkable that the early Christian texts name John the Baptist as the greatest prophet of all time, and proceed to tell us almost nothing about him.
That only makes sense as he is completely overshadowed by his little ... https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/12/04/it-is-remarkable-that-the.html
That only makes sense as he is completely overshadowed by his little ... https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/12/04/it-is-remarkable-that-the.html
December 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
It is remarkable that the early Christian texts name John the Baptist as the greatest prophet of all time, and proceed to tell us almost nothing about him.
That only makes sense as he is completely overshadowed by his little ... https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/12/04/it-is-remarkable-that-the.html
That only makes sense as he is completely overshadowed by his little ... https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/12/04/it-is-remarkable-that-the.html
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You today: «YEAH LETS GET OFF THIS BIG TECH HIGHWAY ONCE AND FOR ALL» *SCREEEECH*
November 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
You today: «YEAH LETS GET OFF THIS BIG TECH HIGHWAY ONCE AND FOR ALL» *SCREEEECH*
When Jesus saves you
you are saved for the sake of your family
you are saved for the sake of your workplace
you are saved for the sake of your neighbors
you are saved for the sake of humanity
you are saved for the sake of your world.
you are saved for the sake of your family
you are saved for the sake of your workplace
you are saved for the sake of your neighbors
you are saved for the sake of humanity
you are saved for the sake of your world.
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
When Jesus saves you
you are saved for the sake of your family
you are saved for the sake of your workplace
you are saved for the sake of your neighbors
you are saved for the sake of humanity
you are saved for the sake of your world.
you are saved for the sake of your family
you are saved for the sake of your workplace
you are saved for the sake of your neighbors
you are saved for the sake of humanity
you are saved for the sake of your world.
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NC's DMV plans to fast-track four new offices to reduce waits
www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga
www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga
NC House bill would allow fewer trips to the DMV
State lawmakers are trying to address long lines at the Division of Motor Vehicles by making it easier to renew driver's licenses online.
www.wunc.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
NC's DMV plans to fast-track four new offices to reduce waits
www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga
www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga
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1/ If the headlines have felt heavy lately, you’re not alone. Between outbreaks, lawsuits, and fast spreading falsehoods, it’s easy to forget that #publichealth is still working. So today I'm sharing 4 pieces of good news worth celebrating from the past few weeks. 🧵
October 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
1/ If the headlines have felt heavy lately, you’re not alone. Between outbreaks, lawsuits, and fast spreading falsehoods, it’s easy to forget that #publichealth is still working. So today I'm sharing 4 pieces of good news worth celebrating from the past few weeks. 🧵
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What's your favorite Bluesky account that primarily posts about something other than current events/politics?
October 1, 2025 at 4:24 AM
What's your favorite Bluesky account that primarily posts about something other than current events/politics?
You may have read Whalefall by @danielkraus.com .
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
September 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
You may have read Whalefall by @danielkraus.com .
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![Breaking News Consumer's Handbook
1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong.
2. Don't trust anonymous sources.
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information.
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media uses.
- "We are getting reports"... could mean anything.
- "We are seeking confirmation"... means they don't haveit.
- "[News outlet] has learned"... means it has a scoop or is going out on a limb.
6. Look for news outlets close to the incident.
7. Compare multiple sources.
8. Big news brings out the fakers. And photoshoppers.
9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qjoddtmp5jxzkzvt3hoqz3tt/bafkreigi2e6uxrt67htjbrfcmtpbasfuz4jvetyyecnqvxxyt45zile72y@jpeg)
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If you actually have a reasonable budget to hire an artist for your project, TELL THEM IN YOUR INITIAL EMAIL TO THEM. Right off the bat. Here is the project, this is what I can pay, this is the deadline. We get so many time wasters it’s remarkably refreshing when a potential client is upfront
September 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
If you actually have a reasonable budget to hire an artist for your project, TELL THEM IN YOUR INITIAL EMAIL TO THEM. Right off the bat. Here is the project, this is what I can pay, this is the deadline. We get so many time wasters it’s remarkably refreshing when a potential client is upfront
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This is brilliant.
This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
August 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This is brilliant.
Peace in the Presence of Christ: https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/04/23/peace-in-the-presence-of.html
April 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Peace in the Presence of Christ: https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/04/23/peace-in-the-presence-of.html
Easter 2025: https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/04/19/easter.html
April 20, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Easter 2025: https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/04/19/easter.html
The Vindication of the Bullied: Jesus and the Shame of the Cross: https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/04/16/the-vindication-of-the-bullied.html
April 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Vindication of the Bullied: Jesus and the Shame of the Cross: https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/04/16/the-vindication-of-the-bullied.html
The Wrong Promise: https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/04/01/the-wrong-promise.html
April 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The Wrong Promise: https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/04/01/the-wrong-promise.html
@cahutch1990.bsky.social If someone wanted to buy your book as an ebook but not from Amazon, what would you recommend?
March 31, 2025 at 12:20 PM
@cahutch1990.bsky.social If someone wanted to buy your book as an ebook but not from Amazon, what would you recommend?
Reading Scripture Together as a Spiritual Practice: https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/03/19/reading-scripture-together-as-a.html
March 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Reading Scripture Together as a Spiritual Practice: https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/03/19/reading-scripture-together-as-a.html
It's a mistake to think of God's promises as being a law he's bound to follow instead of a love he loves to express. God isn't good to us because he has to be. God is good to us because God is good.
March 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
It's a mistake to think of God's promises as being a law he's bound to follow instead of a love he loves to express. God isn't good to us because he has to be. God is good to us because God is good.
Jesus doesn't need his Father to show off
Because he knows his Father will always show up!
Because he knows his Father will always show up!
March 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Jesus doesn't need his Father to show off
Because he knows his Father will always show up!
Because he knows his Father will always show up!
Jesus doesn’t need his Father to show off
Because he knows his Father will always show up!
Because he knows his Father will always show up!
March 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Jesus doesn’t need his Father to show off
Because he knows his Father will always show up!
Because he knows his Father will always show up!
Thanks to @drose for this great commentary on how the preoccupation of earthly powers affects their response to the good news of the Kingdom of God. As always, we try to assimilate the Kingdom of God so it is subject to our ow... https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/02/28/thanks-to-drose-for-this.html
February 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Thanks to @drose for this great commentary on how the preoccupation of earthly powers affects their response to the good news of the Kingdom of God. As always, we try to assimilate the Kingdom of God so it is subject to our ow... https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/02/28/thanks-to-drose-for-this.html
King of the Feast
Isaiah 25:6-8 NLT
"In Jerusalem, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies
will spread a wonderful feast
for all the people of the world.
It will be a delicious banquet
with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat.
There he ... https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/02/18/king-of-the-feast-isaiah.html
Isaiah 25:6-8 NLT
"In Jerusalem, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies
will spread a wonderful feast
for all the people of the world.
It will be a delicious banquet
with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat.
There he ... https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/02/18/king-of-the-feast-isaiah.html
February 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
King of the Feast
Isaiah 25:6-8 NLT
"In Jerusalem, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies
will spread a wonderful feast
for all the people of the world.
It will be a delicious banquet
with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat.
There he ... https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/02/18/king-of-the-feast-isaiah.html
Isaiah 25:6-8 NLT
"In Jerusalem, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies
will spread a wonderful feast
for all the people of the world.
It will be a delicious banquet
with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat.
There he ... https://mattroyal.micro.blog/2025/02/18/king-of-the-feast-isaiah.html
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Many think kindness and humility are signs of weakness. They are wrong. True warriors know that to help others and to ask for nothing in return are the mightiest acts of honor. Cruelty is for the weak. Offer help, show kindness freely, for tomorrow it could be you who requires aid.
December 11, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Many think kindness and humility are signs of weakness. They are wrong. True warriors know that to help others and to ask for nothing in return are the mightiest acts of honor. Cruelty is for the weak. Offer help, show kindness freely, for tomorrow it could be you who requires aid.