Epicurious Lutheran

Driven by curiosity to taste the goodness of God

  • Diversity, Unity & Division: A Bible Study

    Diversity, Unity & Division: A Bible Study

    While most people would say that they’re open to the perspectives of others, and that the division we’re experiencing is not in society’s best interest, we still get stuck when it comes to addressing it and finding solutions. See a framework for creating effective discussions, based on God’s word. Continue reading

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  • Intuiting with Pork

    Intuiting with Pork

    Intuiting : understanding or working out by instinct. One of my favorite ways to cook is by intuition. Intuitive cooking doesn’t use measuring spoons, exact timing, or even a recipe. Instead, you use what you know about the relative cook times of various foods. For example, a pork chop takes less time to cook than… Continue reading

  • Food is better together

    Food is better together

    Let’s be honest … no one enjoys COVID restrictions. In addition to restricting many of the freedoms to which we have become accustomed, the isolation affects our relationships. So, we’re left to find creative ways to connect, and not just connect to check a box. We connect in meaningful and even fun ways. This evening,… Continue reading

  • A Vision for the New Year

    A Vision for the New Year

    The following article is written for Bethel, but it has applications for other congregations. Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 [KJV] Do you remember back at the beginning of 2020? Churches and leadership gurus were very excited to be able to talk about 2020 as the year of vision and clarity… Continue reading

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  • Eat ‘Em or Pitch ‘Em?

    Eat ‘Em or Pitch ‘Em?

    I really don’t like wasting food, but I love fresh veggies. Unless you meal plan better than I do, inevitably you’ll have veggies that look a lot less fresh than the day you bought them. The Brussels sprouts in this picture didn’t look very good, but I was determined to make something of them. As… Continue reading

  • Family Zoom Cook #3

    Family Zoom Cook #3

    Do you have Zoom fatigue yet? Several months ago, I didn’t know much about Zoom and had no idea how much I would be using it. While we may weary of being in front of a screen … again … people are finding new and creative ways to connect with family and friends. For the… Continue reading