Author Archives: megganmanlove

Trinity New Hope Stories – Two

Posted on December 17, 2019 by megganmanlove

Trinity New Hope stories for 2019 Avenues for Hope Written by Trinity New Hope Property Manager Tami Romine Family 2 This new family is a small one, but a good one. Another referral from SICHA with a voucher, she is … Continue reading →

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Trinity New Hope Stories – One

Posted on December 13, 2019 by megganmanlove

Trinity New Hope Stories for 2019 Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge Written by Trinity New Hope Property Manager Tami Romine Family 1 This family is a household of seven with a mom, dad, and five little one’s all under the … Continue reading →

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Worship Stuff – Intro

Posted on December 7, 2019 by megganmanlove

During my sabbatical I decided that worship would be something both helpful and fun to write about. Trinity Lutheran, Nampa is a bit more intentionally liturgical than the vast majority of worshiping communities in Nampa. That is neither good or … Continue reading →

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An Invitational Advent/Christmas

Posted on November 22, 2019 by megganmanlove

Sometimes I really do not want to show up at church council meetings on Thursday night. I try to take Friday and Saturday off and so Thursday is my Friday night. Last night’s meeting was long and we talked about … Continue reading →

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Geeking out-Ecumenism and Camp

Posted on November 8, 2019 by megganmanlove

Tomorrow I begin my journey to The Great Gathering–over 500 people from the Lutheran, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ, Methodist, Episcopal, and United Church of Canada outdoor ministry networks assembled together for four days at Lake Junaluska in the Blue … Continue reading →

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Civic Engagement

Posted on November 2, 2019 by megganmanlove

I was asked by my parishioner, Dr. Celia Wolff, to speak for about twelve minutes in her Apostle Paul course at Northwest Nazarene University. That time was followed by a few questions from her insightful and inquisitive students. Twelve minutes … Continue reading →

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Identity – the pastor

Posted on October 18, 2019 by megganmanlove

The week before I went on sabbatical, I called a friend and left a long message. I was sobbing as I wondered who I would be for fourteen weeks if I was not Pastor Meggan. Would I like myself? Would … Continue reading →

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Reading During Sabbatical

Posted on October 6, 2019 by megganmanlove

I did a great deal of reading on sabbatical, much of it planned  but with some fun additions. Thanks to all of my reading partners out there: Mom and Dad, Trinity’s Monday Morning Study Group and Sunday Adult Forum, Treasure … Continue reading →

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Redfish Lake and Wrapping Up

Posted on October 5, 2019 by megganmanlove

I returned from South Dakota two weeks ago. I have been doing the regular stuff of life–going to the eye doctor, getting my teeth cleaned, finally obtaining my Idaho Star Card (Federal REAL ID), going to the grocery store, and … Continue reading →

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Maiden, the film

Posted on September 29, 2019 by megganmanlove

I have seen several good films with women in the leads this summer. Wild Rose (which I blogged about earlier), Late Night (starring Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling, the latter also wrote the screenplay), Downton Abbey (my opinion is it … Continue reading →

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