Frank Drenner
@pastorfrank.bsky.social
United Methodist pastor in Dallas. Father of three, husband of one. I dig movies and baseball.
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It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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The Princess Bride (1987) Rob Reiner
December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Princess Bride (1987) Rob Reiner
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Thanks for everything.
Your legend goes to 11 🖤
Your legend goes to 11 🖤
December 15, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Thanks for everything.
Your legend goes to 11 🖤
Your legend goes to 11 🖤
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I just watched a 1933 film on HBO Max and it showed me dozens more films like it, all pre-1950.
No other studio-owned streaming service platforms its library this effectively.
I worry about TCM, but Netflix better not ruin HBO Max, either. We need mainstream platforms for classic film. #FilmSky
No other studio-owned streaming service platforms its library this effectively.
I worry about TCM, but Netflix better not ruin HBO Max, either. We need mainstream platforms for classic film. #FilmSky
December 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I just watched a 1933 film on HBO Max and it showed me dozens more films like it, all pre-1950.
No other studio-owned streaming service platforms its library this effectively.
I worry about TCM, but Netflix better not ruin HBO Max, either. We need mainstream platforms for classic film. #FilmSky
No other studio-owned streaming service platforms its library this effectively.
I worry about TCM, but Netflix better not ruin HBO Max, either. We need mainstream platforms for classic film. #FilmSky
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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ has been nominated for 7 #GoldenGlobes
• Best Director
• Best Picture (Comedy/Musical)
• Best Screenplay
• Cinematic & Box Office Achievement
• Best Actor (Comedy/Musical)
• Best Song
• Best Score
• Best Director
• Best Picture (Comedy/Musical)
• Best Screenplay
• Cinematic & Box Office Achievement
• Best Actor (Comedy/Musical)
• Best Song
• Best Score
December 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ has been nominated for 7 #GoldenGlobes
• Best Director
• Best Picture (Comedy/Musical)
• Best Screenplay
• Cinematic & Box Office Achievement
• Best Actor (Comedy/Musical)
• Best Song
• Best Score
• Best Director
• Best Picture (Comedy/Musical)
• Best Screenplay
• Cinematic & Box Office Achievement
• Best Actor (Comedy/Musical)
• Best Song
• Best Score
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Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon
November 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon
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November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Proud of my church family for stepping up to bless our neighbors in need! This tremendous offering of food, hygiene items, diapers and more will be a real help to our hurting neighbors. #justice #notjustus
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Proud of my church family for stepping up to bless our neighbors in need! This tremendous offering of food, hygiene items, diapers and more will be a real help to our hurting neighbors. #justice #notjustus
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From North Carolina to Mississippi, Black-owned farms are filling the gaps left by SNAP funding delays
Black-Owned Farms Fill Gaps Left by SNAP Funding Delays
From North Carolina to Mississippi, small businesses work to feed their communities while benefits are paused.
capitalbnews.org
November 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
From North Carolina to Mississippi, Black-owned farms are filling the gaps left by SNAP funding delays
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So proud of The United Methodist Church! It’s a new day! Now, let’s get to work as the Body of Christ! #UMC
Church strengthens stands on inclusion, racism | UMNews.org
In addition to regionalization, United Methodist voters ratified three other amendments to the denomination’s constitution including changes that make clear the church’s belief that God’s love is for ...
www.umnews.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
So proud of The United Methodist Church! It’s a new day! Now, let’s get to work as the Body of Christ! #UMC
Yes!
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Yes!
Momentum is not a thing. If you need momentum to get hyped for Game 7 of the World Series… 🙄
November 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Momentum is not a thing. If you need momentum to get hyped for Game 7 of the World Series… 🙄
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November 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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The Trump administration has a rainy day fund that will keep SNAP from expiring in November. Trump is refusing to use it.
Funding SNAP isn't a choice he can make. It's a legal obligation. USDA must release the funds and stop punishing the American people.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Funding SNAP isn't a choice he can make. It's a legal obligation. USDA must release the funds and stop punishing the American people.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Dozens of States Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Food Stamp Cuts
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The Trump administration has a rainy day fund that will keep SNAP from expiring in November. Trump is refusing to use it.
Funding SNAP isn't a choice he can make. It's a legal obligation. USDA must release the funds and stop punishing the American people.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Funding SNAP isn't a choice he can make. It's a legal obligation. USDA must release the funds and stop punishing the American people.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Prayers for 🇯🇲
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, the strongest direct hit to the island in 174 years.
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Prayers for 🇯🇲
42 million Americans will lose emergency funding unless the government wakes up.
I called on our church to respond. Give here: ntfb.org
We are collecting: Hygiene products
Diapers
Canned Meat and Fish
Baking Items
Single Serve Snacks
Jesus said, “You give them something to eat” (Mark 6:37).
I called on our church to respond. Give here: ntfb.org
We are collecting: Hygiene products
Diapers
Canned Meat and Fish
Baking Items
Single Serve Snacks
Jesus said, “You give them something to eat” (Mark 6:37).
October 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
42 million Americans will lose emergency funding unless the government wakes up.
I called on our church to respond. Give here: ntfb.org
We are collecting: Hygiene products
Diapers
Canned Meat and Fish
Baking Items
Single Serve Snacks
Jesus said, “You give them something to eat” (Mark 6:37).
I called on our church to respond. Give here: ntfb.org
We are collecting: Hygiene products
Diapers
Canned Meat and Fish
Baking Items
Single Serve Snacks
Jesus said, “You give them something to eat” (Mark 6:37).
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‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ 50th anniversary is slated to release in IMAX 🍿
In theaters April 30, 2027
In theaters April 30, 2027
October 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ 50th anniversary is slated to release in IMAX 🍿
In theaters April 30, 2027
In theaters April 30, 2027
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Cutting SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans, isn’t only casting Americans into starvation and malnutrition, it’s removing 8 billion dollars from the economy! This is money that actually circulates, stimulating the economy, not like stock-wealth that just sits in bank accounts.
October 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Cutting SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans, isn’t only casting Americans into starvation and malnutrition, it’s removing 8 billion dollars from the economy! This is money that actually circulates, stimulating the economy, not like stock-wealth that just sits in bank accounts.
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Things to do electronically before no kings day:
Charge power bank if have
Change your phone's password to pattern/pin
Cops/ice can legally use your thumbprint/face/eyes to open your phone, they can't force pattern/pin passwords
Turn off GPS and put on airplane mode or turn off phone.
Charge power bank if have
Change your phone's password to pattern/pin
Cops/ice can legally use your thumbprint/face/eyes to open your phone, they can't force pattern/pin passwords
Turn off GPS and put on airplane mode or turn off phone.
October 17, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Things to do electronically before no kings day:
Charge power bank if have
Change your phone's password to pattern/pin
Cops/ice can legally use your thumbprint/face/eyes to open your phone, they can't force pattern/pin passwords
Turn off GPS and put on airplane mode or turn off phone.
Charge power bank if have
Change your phone's password to pattern/pin
Cops/ice can legally use your thumbprint/face/eyes to open your phone, they can't force pattern/pin passwords
Turn off GPS and put on airplane mode or turn off phone.
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A United Methodist pastor was violently arrested at the #Chicago ICE facility in Broadview today. baptistnews.com/article/unit...
United Methodist pastor violently arrested in Chicago – Baptist News Global
Pastor Hannah Kardon of United Church was violently arrested along with eight others at a peaceful protest at the Broadview ICE facility
baptistnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A United Methodist pastor was violently arrested at the #Chicago ICE facility in Broadview today. baptistnews.com/article/unit...
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Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ releases on HBO Max October 24 📺
October 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ releases on HBO Max October 24 📺
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October 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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