Category Archives: Reflections

What Our Bodies Are Saying

Posted on April 6, 2020 by megganmanlove

A facilitator of a Facebook group for church leaders posed this question last week: What are your affirmations about who God is that is life-giving and uplifting in these times? My response was “God cares about physical bodies.” Now, living … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Morning

Posted on March 31, 2020 by megganmanlove

(Originally posted on tvprays.org) 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. 2   Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! 3 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? 4 But there … Continue reading →

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Lent – March 25

Posted on March 25, 2020 by megganmanlove

Wednesday night, March 25, we encourage all members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Nampa to pray this devotional at 7pm. You may wish to light a candle as a way of inviting the light of Christ into your sacred space. Our … Continue reading →

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Finding Our Way

Posted on March 24, 2020 by megganmanlove

April Newsletter Column Dear Friends in Christ, As I sat down to write my April column for the Epistle, these words of the Apostle Paul washed over me: “For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Ministries and Zoom

Posted on March 23, 2020 by megganmanlove

Who would have thought that a bunch of camp professionals helped prepare me to serve my congregation in a time of physical distancing? I’m not sure I would have. My council’s executive committee decided to cancel in-person gatherings through March … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2020 by megganmanlove

Eight months ago, my friend Joy and I hiked past Patrick’s Mountain. It was our last official day of hiking. We ended the hike in the beautiful town of Westport, in County Mayo. Who could have imagined that I would … Continue reading →

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Well Rooted

Posted on March 16, 2020 by megganmanlove

One of our church members, Sarah Henthorn, posed a question in a video on Facebook today, “What do we love about our congregation?” Though I know that anything can become an idol, even Christian community, I want to share that … Continue reading →

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Anti-Academy Award Post

Posted on February 7, 2020 by megganmanlove

I already agreed to go to someone’s home for this year’s Academy Awards, so I cannot throw an Anti-Academy Party. So, I decided to write this post. I hope to keep the ranting at a minimum, but I make no … Continue reading →

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Be Our Letters

Posted on January 31, 2020 by megganmanlove

Pastor Meggan’s Annual Report to Trinity Lutheran Church, Nampa, January 2020 When we reflect back on our life together as a Christian Community, two things will always stand out in 2019: Vicar Mia Crosthwaite’s Internship and my sabbatical, which you … Continue reading →

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Old Text – Still Relevant

Posted on January 23, 2020 by megganmanlove

Pastor’s Column for February 2020 Epistle Dear Friends in Christ, I said, in my sermon January 19, that I have never before so appreciated the readings from First Corinthians during the Season after Epiphany as I have this year. I … Continue reading →

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