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June 20, 2021 (Commemoration of Emanuel 9)
On June 17, 2015, Clementa C. Pinckney, Cynthia Marie Graham Hurd, Susie Jackson, Ethel Lee Lance, DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Tywanza Sanders, Daniel Lee Simmons, Sharonda Coleman- Singleton, and Myra Thompson were murdered by a self-professed white supremacist while they were gathered … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving for Night Sky
Originally posted on tvprays.org Last week I spent a few days at Luther Heights Bible Camp, between Stanley and Ketchum, with a friend. We were there to contribute, specifically to lead staff training sessions. But there are always gifts received … Continue reading
June 13, 2021
Prayer of the Day O God, you are the tree of life, offering shelter to all the world. Graft us into yourself and nurture our growth, that we may bear your truth and love to those in need, through Jesus … Continue reading
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Storytelling for City Council
A letter written to Nampa’s City Council, asking them to support a Conditional Use Permit for an affordable housing development. The Council denied the request for Copper Depot. Read the coverage of the 5-1 vote in our local newspaper. May … Continue reading
June 6, 2021
Prayer of the Day All-powerful God, in Jesus Christ you turned death into life and defeat into victory. Increase our faith and trust in him, that we may triumph over all evil in the strength of the same Jesus Christ, … Continue reading
May 30, 2021
With a link in the sermon to the song written about my dad. Prayer of the Day Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this … Continue reading
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Grant Writing as Storytelling
I realized the other day that one reason I do not have quite as much free time for creative writing is because I have done so much other writing the past eighteen months. The bulk of the writing has been … Continue reading
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Tagged colaboration, grant, region 3 housing coalition
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More Neighbor Love
Pastor’s Column in Trinity’s June 2021 Epistle Dear Friends in Christ, I received my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine in February (I was eligible because I help distribute food through The Traveling Table, a partner of our garden). I felt … Continue reading
Gardens and Lutherans Restoring Creation
Last Wednesday I was part of a Connections Call hosted by Lutherans Restoring Creation. The other panelists represented gardens/prairies on Chicago’s Southside and Madison, Wisconsin. The stories were remarkable and I was honored to be on the panel. Follow this … Continue reading
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Tagged community garden, Lutherans restoring creation
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May 16, 2021
Prayer of the Day Gracious and glorious God, you have chosen us as your own, and by the powerful name of Christ you protect us from evil. By your Spirit transform us and your beloved world, that we may find … Continue reading
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