Treasure Valley Prays
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We are ELCA leaders and pastors from the Treasure Valley
and Northwest Intermountain Synod.
Devotions – Look for Monday and Thursday posts through the end of 2022
Have No Fear, Little Flock
“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) Several weeks ago, the Gospel for the day began with Luke 12:32. As soon as I heard the first words, “Fear not, little flock” I was transported back to a day in the mid-1980’s when I found
Bottling the Magic
I remember this day five years ago when my husband and I were traveling in Alaska. We had just finished a sea kayaking trip out to a glacier, and we had been fortunate enough to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience of actually paddling up to land that had been uncovered by the melting glacier and being
“What you pay attention to grows.”
“What you pay attention to grows.” – Adrienne Maree Brown Tweet Psalm 100 – A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.Enter
Treasure Valley Cluster Connections – August
Welcome to the second issue of our quarterly cluster newsletter, Treasure Valley Cluster Connections. One theme of this issue is “moving forward,” with articles that might help congregational leadership take next steps.
A second theme of this issue is togetherness or collaboration: joint youth event, workshop on empathetic listening, and fall retreats.
Also, a congregation Job-board
Come Away and Rest
“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet (deserted) place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31 What a gracious and kind invitation Jesus extended to his twelve apostles on that busy day.
Give Us Our Daily Bread
Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger to all generations? (Psalm 85:5) One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be
The Spirit Prays for Us
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will
Meditation on Psalm 23
Psalm 23 is perhaps one of the most recognizable passages of scripture. It is a passage that millions of people have committed to memory. It is frequently requested as the psalm to be read at funerals. It is so well known that some of its phrases have even found their way into modern advertising; remember
Learning Peace
How beautiful upon the mountainsare the feet of the messenger who announces peace,who brings good news,who announces salvation,who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’ (Isaiah 52:7) The last week of June around 95 youth ages 6-13 participated in the 5th year of Learning Peace: A Camp for Kids. We have had a few bumps, like
The Apple Tree
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 There is a well-known quote by Martin Luther that circulates from time to time:“If the world were to end tomorrow, and they would tell me that, I would still plant
Children of God in Christ
This little gem, although well known, is hidden away in the writings of Paul; and is still timely today in the second decade of this new Century. Before the faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us
How Do We Achieve Victory?
One of the scripture readings for June 15 is the first chapter of the Book of Daniel. It sets the scene for Daniel’s experience as a prisoner of the Babylonians. Daniel and three other Israelite prisoners are chosen to work in the king’s service. The Babylonians serve them food that they could not eat if
“God Eyes”
“The LORD doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearances, but the LORD looks at the heart.”(1 Samuel 16:7) Several years ago I had the opportunity to spend time with a person I had only known for a few years. Our paths had crossed in several classes at church but
What Does Heaven Smell Like?
A few weeks ago, as I was washing my hands, a random thought entered my brain: “What does heaven smell like?” I stopped what I was doing and tried to figure out what could have triggered that thought – and then I realized it was the aroma of the hand soap I was using. It
Forever
A number of years ago, something very good happened in my family. I told my teenage daughters “I will remember this day forever…..” and then I said “…. Unless I get dementia….” My girls burst out laughing from the incongruous juxtaposition of the tender words that began my communication and the stark though precise and
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- The Power in Small Things October 6, 2022
- Welcoming the Outsider October 3, 2022
- God of Surprises September 29, 2022
- You Can Go Home Again September 26, 2022
- All Means All? September 22, 2022
Listening With the Ear of My Heart Workshop
Listening with the Ear of My Heart Workshop (same content, different dates and places) Sept. 17 and Oct. 1 9:00-10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran, Nampa
Mercy and Repentance
Lectionary Readings for September 11, 2023 The lectionary readings for this Sunday, September 11, show how repentance is the bridge we must travel from our
Invitation to Being the Body of Christ
Hope Lutheran Church, Eagle Saturday, October 22, 2022 10:00 AM – Noon Hope invites all Treasure Valley Cluster Congregations for a morning of discerning what
TV Prays Fall Changes
As we enter September, our rhythm changes. Beginning September 1 through January we will be posting our devotions two days a week – on Mondays and Thursdays. We encourage you to subscribe to our blog via email.
Attention to our Readers/Viewers!
TV Prays Picnic Gathering
You are invited! to a Picnic Gathering for all Creators and Readers of TVPrays.org September 17 We’ve been through a global pandemic and lockdown, racial
Have No Fear, Little Flock
“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) Several weeks ago, the Gospel for the
Bottling the Magic
I remember this day five years ago when my husband and I were traveling in Alaska. We had just finished a sea kayaking trip out
“What you pay attention to grows.”
“What you pay attention to grows.” – Adrienne Maree Brown Tweet Psalm 100 – A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all
Treasure Valley Cluster Connections – August
Welcome to the second issue of our quarterly cluster newsletter, Treasure Valley Cluster Connections. One theme of this issue is “moving forward,” with articles that might help congregational leadership take next steps.
A second theme of this issue is togetherness or collaboration: joint youth event, workshop on empathetic listening, and fall retreats.
Also, a congregation Job-board
Come Away and Rest
“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with
RSS Feed
- The Power in Small Things October 6, 2022
- Welcoming the Outsider October 3, 2022
- God of Surprises September 29, 2022
- You Can Go Home Again September 26, 2022
- All Means All? September 22, 2022
