Author Archives: megganmanlove

Holidays in 2020

Posted on October 16, 2020 by megganmanlove

The evening of Wednesday, October 14, a dozen Trinity Lutheran, Nampa members gathered on the church’s lawn. We brought our own dinners, many were take-out, split into two smaller groups and brainstormed how to safely celebrate the fall/winter holidays in … Continue reading →

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Sacred Spaces

Posted on October 16, 2020 by megganmanlove

Originally published on tvprays.org. 1The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world and those who dwell therein. 2For the Lord has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. 3Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord, and who … Continue reading →

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Senses Awakened

Posted on October 12, 2020 by megganmanlove

Pastor’s Column for October 2020 Epistle Dear Friends in Christ, It seems only appropriate that our Old Testament readings the end of September through October (every Sunday but Reformation Sunday) report the Israelites time in the Wilderness. They are free … Continue reading →

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Oct. 11, 2020

Posted on October 11, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day Lord of the feast, you have prepared a table before all peoples and poured out your life with abundance. Call us again to your banquet. Strengthen us by what is honorable, just, and pure, and transform … Continue reading →

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Oct. 4, 2020

Posted on October 4, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day  Beloved God, from you come all things that are good. Lead us by the inspiration of your Spirit to know those things that are right, and by your merciful guidance, help us to do them, through … Continue reading →

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What Shall I Pray?

Posted on October 2, 2020 by megganmanlove

Originally published on tvprays.org. Psalm 19 1The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. 2Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. 3There is no speech, nor are there words; their … Continue reading →

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Sept. 27, 2020

Posted on September 27, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in the way of salvation, through … Continue reading →

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Affordable Housing – Through the Pandemic

Posted on September 21, 2020 by megganmanlove

Originally published on tvprays.org. “The home is the center of life. It is a refuge from the grind of work, the pressure of school, and the menace of the streets. We say that at home, we can ‘be ourselves.’ Everywhere … Continue reading →

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Sept. 20, 2020

Posted on September 20, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day God of abundance, you have poured out a large measure of earthly blessings: our table is richly furnished, our cup overflows, and we live in safety and security. Teach us to set our hearts on you … Continue reading →

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Sept. 13, 2020

Posted on September 13, 2020 by megganmanlove

Prayer of the Day O Lord God, merciful judge, you are the inexhaustible fountain of forgiveness. Replace our hearts of stone with hearts that love and adore you, that we may delight in doing your will, through Jesus Christ, our … Continue reading →

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