Pastor Rob Eller
@pastorrobeller.bsky.social
Father, husband, Lutheran pastor, theologian, podcaster, activist, advocate, teacher, historian
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Hope refuses to give in to despair — it sees the storm, feels the struggle, and still chooses to rise again, believing goodness will prevail.
#Hope #HopeInTheStorm #RiseAgain #LightInTheDarkness #KeepTheFaith
#Hope #HopeInTheStorm #RiseAgain #LightInTheDarkness #KeepTheFaith
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Hope refuses to give in to despair — it sees the storm, feels the struggle, and still chooses to rise again, believing goodness will prevail.
#Hope #HopeInTheStorm #RiseAgain #LightInTheDarkness #KeepTheFaith
#Hope #HopeInTheStorm #RiseAgain #LightInTheDarkness #KeepTheFaith
The Lutheran Church Must Reclaim Its Identity: A Reformation Call to Action by The 96th Thesis
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October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Lutheran Church Must Reclaim Its Identity: A Reformation Call to Action by The 96th Thesis
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The Enduring Word That Won't Stay Silent: A Reformation Sermon on Psalm 46 and John 8:31-36by The 96th Thesis
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October 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The Enduring Word That Won't Stay Silent: A Reformation Sermon on Psalm 46 and John 8:31-36by The 96th Thesis
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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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October 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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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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
#FaithOverFear #MustardSeedFaith #HoldOnToHope #RootedInChrist #WalkByFaith
October 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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
#FaithOverFear #MustardSeedFaith #HoldOnToHope #RootedInChrist #WalkByFaith
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
October 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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
"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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October 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
"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."
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
#SermonInANutshell #2MinuteSermon #MustardSeedFaith #FaithInAction #TrustGod #LiveByFaith #HopeInChrist #CourageousFaith #JusticeAndMercy #GodsPromise
October 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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
#SermonInANutshell #2MinuteSermon #MustardSeedFaith #FaithInAction #TrustGod #LiveByFaith #HopeInChrist #CourageousFaith #JusticeAndMercy #GodsPromise
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
#Faith #Hope #NeverGiveUp #JesusLovesYou #Encouragement #GodsStrength #KeepGoing
September 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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
#Faith #Hope #NeverGiveUp #JesusLovesYou #Encouragement #GodsStrength #KeepGoing
The Idol of Safety: Why Comfort Is the Enemy of Faithfulness by The 96th Thesis
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September 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Idol of Safety: Why Comfort Is the Enemy of Faithfulness by The 96th Thesis
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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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August 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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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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August 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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.
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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.
August 1, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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.
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
#LivingTheWayOfJesus #MaryAndMartha #Discipleship #RootedInChrist #LifeGivingFaith #NotJustDoButBe #FaithInAction
July 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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
#LivingTheWayOfJesus #MaryAndMartha #Discipleship #RootedInChrist #LifeGivingFaith #NotJustDoButBe #FaithInAction
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.
July 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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.
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.
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.
July 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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.
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.
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
#PeterAndPaul #RadicalGrace #UnityInChrist #SharedMission
June 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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
#PeterAndPaul #RadicalGrace #UnityInChrist #SharedMission
May 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Love needs to be genuine and impactful, otherwise it's inauthentic.
#FaithInAction #LoveWithoutLimits #LoveOneAnother #JesusSaidGoAndDoLikewise
#FaithInAction #LoveWithoutLimits #LoveOneAnother #JesusSaidGoAndDoLikewise
May 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Love needs to be genuine and impactful, otherwise it's inauthentic.
#FaithInAction #LoveWithoutLimits #LoveOneAnother #JesusSaidGoAndDoLikewise
#FaithInAction #LoveWithoutLimits #LoveOneAnother #JesusSaidGoAndDoLikewise
For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce great signs and omens, to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
Matthew 24:24
Matthew 24:24
May 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce great signs and omens, to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
Matthew 24:24
Matthew 24:24
Whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.
Matthew 6:5
Matthew 6:5
May 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.
Matthew 6:5
Matthew 6:5