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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · 5h

The Idolatry of Nationalism: How Love of Country Can Cross Into a False Religion That Competes With Loyalty to Christ by The 96th Thesis
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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · 12d

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · 13d

Even in the storm, that little seed of faith keeps us grounded, crying out to God, holding on to hope, and strengthened to do the work before us.
#FaithOverFear #MustardSeedFaith #HoldOnToHope #RootedInChrist #WalkByFaith

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · 14d

Even when our faith feels small or weary, God can use it to move mountains, confront injustice, and bring hope that changes the world. #MustardSeedFaith #FaithInAction #JusticeAndHope #TrustGod

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · 18d

"Someone who says l'm against abortion but says am in favor of the death penalty' is not really pro-life," Leo said. "Someone who says that 'm against abortion, but lI'm in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States; I don't know if that's pro-life."

Pope Leo Breaks Down Why MAGA Is 'Not Really' Pro-Life

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt later responded to the pontiff’s sly criticism of President Donald Trump.

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · 18d

Even a mustard seed of faith is enough to cry out for justice, love your neighbor, and trust God’s promises.
#SermonInANutshell #2MinuteSermon #MustardSeedFaith #FaithInAction #TrustGod #LiveByFaith #HopeInChrist #CourageousFaith #JusticeAndMercy #GodsPromise

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · 20d

On the days when the weight feels too heavy, I hold on to the reminder: never give up—because Jesus never gives up on us.
#Faith #Hope #NeverGiveUp #JesusLovesYou #Encouragement #GodsStrength #KeepGoing

Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · Sep 15

The Idol of Safety: Why Comfort Is the Enemy of Faithfulness by The 96th Thesis
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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · Aug 28

Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · Aug 25

The latest in my Substack essay series, give it a read, share it and subscribe!

Render Unto Caesar? Be Subject to Whom?

How scriptures been misused and why we must take them back.

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · Aug 3

Check out my new Substack! If Martin Luther wrote a 96th thesis, it would be on the church needing to stand up to tyranny and corruption. Think of this as writings that I wouldn't be able to get away with in a sermon. Please subscribe to keep up to date with new essays as they are published.

The 96th Thesis | Rev. Robert M. Eller | Substack

Where the rubber of my Lutheran faith meets the road of life. Click to read The 96th Thesis, by Rev. Robert M. Eller, a Substack publication. Launched 4 days ago.

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Erin 🦇🎃EEK🎃🦇 Kane @dianamonkey.bsky.social · Aug 1

Israel destroyed a Palestinian seed bank today. This is such a specific kind of evil, targeting literal hope for the future. Attempting to further alienate Palestinians from their home and land. So much destroyed just for the sake of destroying. It's awful.

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This morning, Israeli forces raided and demolished the Seed Multiplication Unit of the Union of Agricultural Work Committees' (UAWC) national seed bank in Hebron.

Using bulldozers and heavy machinery, the Israeli army destroyed the storage warehouses and infrastructure where essential equipment, seed materials, and tools for indigenous seed reproduction were kept.

This is not just an attack on a building-its an attack on Palestinian food sovereignty, biodiversity and cultural memory.

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · Jul 21

Discipleship isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about staying rooted in relationship so that our action flows from presence, not pressure.
#LivingTheWayOfJesus #MaryAndMartha #Discipleship #RootedInChrist #LifeGivingFaith #NotJustDoButBe #FaithInAction

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · Jul 21

I respect you Keith, but you got some of the details of the Colbert story wrong in regards to the end of Letterman's tenure. The set was owned by Letterman's production company and Deadline reported (deadline.com/2015/05/late...) that much of the set couldn't be saved due to how fragile it was.

‘Late Show’ Moving Day: What Happens To Iconic David Letterman Set?

Hours after Late Show With David Letterman had its final airing, a demolition crew was hard at work taking down the set of the late-night staple. Pieces of the set, featuring New York skyline and land...

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · Jul 16

Where is the outrage from Evangelicals & conservative Christians for the opening of the concentration camp in the Everglades? For the destruction of 500 metric tons of food for starving children? For the terrorizing of innocent people by ICE? How is this Christ-like? Jesus would weep & flip tables.

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · Jul 1

For I was hungry and you took away my SNAP benefits.
I was thirsty and you made the water unsafe to drink.
I was sick and you kicked me off of Medicaid.
I was a stranger and you deported me.
I was in prison and you denied me due process.
Just as you did it to the least of these you did it to me.

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · Jun 30

Through Saints Peter and Paul, we learn that our differences aren't a hindrance when we share the same mission from God.
#PeterAndPaul #RadicalGrace #UnityInChrist #SharedMission

Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · May 28

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · May 21

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't adding non-budgetary items to the bill mean it can't go through reconciliation? I thought that was why the minimum wage increase wasn't included in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · May 21

Through the love of God, the world is made new.
#RenewedCreation #AllThingsNew

Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · May 21

Love needs to be genuine and impactful, otherwise it's inauthentic.
#FaithInAction #LoveWithoutLimits #LoveOneAnother #JesusSaidGoAndDoLikewise

Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · May 3

We are at a pivotal point in history as the church. Do we give up on ~2000 years of teachings and let the louder voices prevail or do we stand firm and follow the example of Jesus' life and ministry to the least of these? The answer is clear. Do we have the courage to follow in Jesus' footsteps?

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · May 3

Instead, we are called to share bold and radical love for our neighbors, regardless of where they come from, what they look like, what they believe, how they identify themselves or who they love. We are to serve everyone and expect nothing in return. We are to show mercy, empathy, and compassion.

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Pastor Rob Eller @pastorrobeller.bsky.social · May 3

To them, the Beatitudes are woke and leftist, mercy is weakness, empathy is a sin. They believe in being served rather than serving others. They see wealth as God blessing them for believing enough rather than using it as a means to help others. They see the church as a means of controlling others.

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