Category Archives: Reflections

Advent Birthday Party

Posted on December 14, 2013 by megganmanlove

From Trinity Lutheran Church’s “Advent, a Journey of Watching and Waiting” “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” (John … Continue reading →

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Stir Up…

Posted on December 7, 2013 by megganmanlove

From Trinity Lutheran Church’s “Advent, a Journey of Watching and Waiting” “Stir up your might, and come to save us! Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved.” (Psalm 80:2b-3)   If you listen carefully … Continue reading →

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Nelson Mandala

Posted on December 6, 2013 by megganmanlove

He brought people of all different backgrounds to a common table.  In his own words: “I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination.  I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in … Continue reading →

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Two Tables and One Missed Opportunity

Posted on November 29, 2013 by megganmanlove

Last Wednesday I went to the Nampa Civic Center for a conversation about Nampa’s new High Five Community Grant to combat childhood obesity. Part of the grant proposal is a Mobile Produce Program which would expand the efforts of Trinity … Continue reading →

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Around the table with Outdoor Ministry Professionals

Posted on November 18, 2013 by megganmanlove

I recently returned from the Annual Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Conference at Zephyr Point on beautiful Lake Tahoe.  This is the second time we’ve held our annual conference jointly with the Presbyterian Camps and Conference Center Association.  Here are a few … Continue reading →

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Who is invited?

Posted on November 12, 2013 by megganmanlove

Last Sunday while preaching on Luke 20:27-38, in which some Sadducees try to trap Jesus with a question about resurrection, marriage, and Levirate law, I ended with the story of the way my own mind has changed regarding Holy Communion: … Continue reading →

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CROP Walk

Posted on October 23, 2013 by megganmanlove

Last Sunday afternoon I walked three miles in Caldwell, ID with five-year-old twins and a six-year-old from Trinity Lutheran Church.  It took a long time but it was a perfect fall day and in addition to seeing the community through … Continue reading →

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Food Preservation and Family

Posted on September 20, 2013 by megganmanlove

by Diane Helton No one was more surprised than I when I signed up to take a class last spring from the University of Idaho Extension office to become a Master Food Preserver.  Friends and family know I haven’t gardened, … Continue reading →

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Meals at Summer Camp

Posted on August 15, 2013 by megganmanlove

Every summer I spend at least one week at the Lutheran camp with which my congregation is affiliated.  During my six summers in Iowa our camp was Lutheran Lakeside Camp on the shores of East Lake Okoboji.  Here in Idaho, … Continue reading →

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An extension of what?

Posted on July 25, 2013 by megganmanlove

Last Monday I was reminded why we at Trinity Lutheran are so blessed to be partners with the Univ of ID Extension.  It’s the extension of what?  That’s what I remember asking my mom long ago.  I remember my parents … Continue reading →

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