Epicurious Lutheran

Driven by curiosity to taste the goodness of God


  • “Things of Beauty” Walk

    “Things of Beauty” Walk

    Do you ever have those days when you’re just feeling a bit blah? Try a “Things of Beauty” walk by yourself, someone close, children … however you want to do it! Continue reading

  • The Importance of Showing Up

    The Importance of Showing Up

    Standing up to the plate and waiting for a ball to be hurled in your general direction isn’t easy, isn’t natural, and can be truly scary if you think too much about it. But stepping up and simply being there is so important. Being there to support and encourage those who are stepping up is… Continue reading

  • Walking in the Rain

    Walking in the Rain

    I was awakened at about 3:00am by subtle flashes of lightning and the low rumble of an approaching thunderstorm. While I lay in bed awake, enjoying the sound of the rain, I remembered a wonderful experience with my mom when I was a child. When I was young, my family had a dog. It was… Continue reading

  • What’s your favorite quote? Why?

    What’s your favorite quote? Why?

    Words surround us every day and every where. These words inform us; frustrate, anger, annoy us; bore us; move us; or inspire us. What makes the difference? What are your favorite quotes? Feel free to share them here. What makes these words stand apart from all the other words that clamored for your time and… Continue reading

  • Prayer for the New Year

    Prayer for the New Year

    “Jesus speaks to us the same word: ‘Follow thou me!’ and sets us to the tasks which He has to fulfill for our time.” Continue reading

  • Slow Your Roll – Advent

    Slow Your Roll – Advent

    Life gets really busy … especially now as we prepare for Christmas! What’s up with that? We celebrate the Prince of Peace with chaos, the Lord of Life with what brings death, Emmanuel (God with us) with isolation and busyness? I’m part of a group where we are invited to slow our roll … to… Continue reading