Rev. R L Brandner
@newecclesiastes.bsky.social
Originalist Christian - Adherent to The Pathway - Minister/Author/Speaker/Educator. Truth is far simpler than we make it. Love All, Judge none. Mark 12:30-31. DMs related to spiritual walk only.
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I am often told that I am not your typical Christian minister.The doctrines that I follow and the story of their development is outlined in my book "The Pathway: Journey Through the Narrow Gate" available on Amazon through this link:
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Reposted by Rev. R L Brandner
Reposted by Rev. R L Brandner
Reposted by Rev. R L Brandner
Reposted by Rev. R L Brandner
Reposted by Rev. R L Brandner
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Many people are declaring their religious preferences in public life, and all of us can see the differences. Why does supposedly one God give so many different sets of rules? Let's take a look...
Many people are declaring their religious preferences in public life, and all of us can see the differences. Why does supposedly one God give so many different sets of rules? Let's take a look...
Are you an NPC?
Why do you believe what you believe?
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January 16, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Many people are declaring their religious preferences in public life, and all of us can see the differences. Why does supposedly one God give so many different sets of rules? Let's take a look...
Many people are declaring their religious preferences in public life, and all of us can see the differences. Why does supposedly one God give so many different sets of rules? Let's take a look...
Reposted by Rev. R L Brandner
Religion is secondary to faith, and as practiced by many, it is only a fan club for a particular version of God that they like. Faith is a personal, active, interaction with God, whose basis is the alleviation of suffering. Few exercise faith, confusing it with religion.
January 20, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Religion is secondary to faith, and as practiced by many, it is only a fan club for a particular version of God that they like. Faith is a personal, active, interaction with God, whose basis is the alleviation of suffering. Few exercise faith, confusing it with religion.
Reposted by Rev. R L Brandner
Reposted by Rev. R L Brandner
Jesus with some stern words for his team.
January 22, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Jesus with some stern words for his team.
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If you look at life as an RPG, when setting up our characters we choose skill levels, talents & skill level. Looking at it that way, the easiest level requiring the least skill is that of billionaire, with difficulty increasing as you go down the wealth chain.
Jesus had a point.
Jesus had a point.
January 22, 2026 at 8:28 PM
If you look at life as an RPG, when setting up our characters we choose skill levels, talents & skill level. Looking at it that way, the easiest level requiring the least skill is that of billionaire, with difficulty increasing as you go down the wealth chain.
Jesus had a point.
Jesus had a point.
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Seems like ICE is a problem, no matter what form it takes. This truly is the "winter of our discontent"...
Seems like ICE is a problem, no matter what form it takes. This truly is the "winter of our discontent"...
Ice from winter storm leaves a million customers without power across the South
About a million customers were without power Sunday as a massive winter storm coated tree branches and power lines with heavy ice across the South.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Seems like ICE is a problem, no matter what form it takes. This truly is the "winter of our discontent"...
Seems like ICE is a problem, no matter what form it takes. This truly is the "winter of our discontent"...
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We are now target practice. This will end.
We are now target practice. This will end.
Videos of deadly Minneapolis shooting contradict government statements
Videos quickly emerged showing the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a Border Patrol agent that has been widely denounced as a case of excessive force carried out by untrained federal offic...
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January 25, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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We are now target practice. This will end.
We are now target practice. This will end.
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I need to ask if it is even possible for Haiti to be any less stable.
I need to ask if it is even possible for Haiti to be any less stable.
US government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilize country
The U.S. has warned the transitional council in charge of Haiti against making changes to the troubled country’s government, as pressure mounts for the unelected body to move toward elections for the ...
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January 23, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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I need to ask if it is even possible for Haiti to be any less stable.
I need to ask if it is even possible for Haiti to be any less stable.
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Translation: The rich are still getting richer, so no biggie...
Translation: The rich are still getting richer, so no biggie...
Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption
Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boo...
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January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Translation: The rich are still getting richer, so no biggie...
Translation: The rich are still getting richer, so no biggie...
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Well, yeah - there are all of those dead bodies & munitions to clear, as well as the rubble, before he can lay out the Beach Resorts that the Palestinians can do the menial jobs for - maybe.
Well, yeah - there are all of those dead bodies & munitions to clear, as well as the rubble, before he can lay out the Beach Resorts that the Palestinians can do the menial jobs for - maybe.
Kushner's vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles
Jared Kushner envisions a rebuilt Gaza with high-rises, a coastline that attracts tourists and a bustling port. Speaking at an economic forum in Davos, U.S.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Well, yeah - there are all of those dead bodies & munitions to clear, as well as the rubble, before he can lay out the Beach Resorts that the Palestinians can do the menial jobs for - maybe.
Well, yeah - there are all of those dead bodies & munitions to clear, as well as the rubble, before he can lay out the Beach Resorts that the Palestinians can do the menial jobs for - maybe.
apnews.com/article/minn...
Good to see people getting so pissed-off about Trump's Gestapo.
Good to see people getting so pissed-off about Trump's Gestapo.
Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest
Police arrested anti-immigration enforcement demonstrators at Minnesota's largest airport after they overstepped their permit, officials said, as Arctic temperatures seized the state and others protes...
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January 23, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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Good to see people getting so pissed-off about Trump's Gestapo.
Good to see people getting so pissed-off about Trump's Gestapo.
apnews.com/article/wint...
t least we get to worry about a different kind of ICE in the coming days.
t least we get to worry about a different kind of ICE in the coming days.
More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm
Forecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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t least we get to worry about a different kind of ICE in the coming days.
t least we get to worry about a different kind of ICE in the coming days.
Today's Contemplation:
January 23, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Today's Contemplation:
Good morning all, and welcome to the 3rd Friday of the year of circus that is 2026. Let's turn our attention to the freak show once again...
January 23, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Good morning all, and welcome to the 3rd Friday of the year of circus that is 2026. Let's turn our attention to the freak show once again...
If you look at life as an RPG, when setting up our characters we choose skill levels, talents & skill level. Looking at it that way, the easiest level requiring the least skill is that of billionaire, with difficulty increasing as you go down the wealth chain.
Jesus had a point.
Jesus had a point.
January 22, 2026 at 8:28 PM
If you look at life as an RPG, when setting up our characters we choose skill levels, talents & skill level. Looking at it that way, the easiest level requiring the least skill is that of billionaire, with difficulty increasing as you go down the wealth chain.
Jesus had a point.
Jesus had a point.
