Epicurious Lutheran

Driven by curiosity to taste the goodness of God

February 2, 2015

Building Bethel: Noticing

From February 2015 Bethel Bell Tower newsletter 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of… Continue reading

Christianity, Community, Faith Practices, Newsletter, Supporting Neighbors

#BethelSeesGod, Listening, LoveNeighbor, Neighbor, Noticing, Paying attention
December 30, 2014

Building Bethel

From January 2015 Bethel Bell Tower newsletter Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain. ~ Psalm 127:1 Over the last few months, I have heard many thoughts, challenges, reflections, and thanksgiving related to Bethel and our future. In 2014, we celebrated our 125th anniversary, which… Continue reading

Newsletter

Building Bethel, Challenge, Church, New Year
November 25, 2014

Advent: Preparing for God’s Mission | Christmas: God’s Step Toward Us in Mission

From December 2014 Bethel Bell Tower newsletter 1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2 make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in… Continue reading

Newsletter

Belltower, Fear, Lord’s prayer, Mission, Pastoral Letter, Seeking God, Sending, Trust
November 15, 2014

Following God’s Mission in a Complicated World

From November 2014 Bethel Bell Tower newsletter God has made everything suitable for its time; moreover he has put a sense of past and future into their minds, yet they cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. I know that there is nothing better for them than to be happy and enjoy… Continue reading

Newsletter

Belief, Bell Tower, Facing the Giants, God’s mission, Pastoral Letter, Planting seeds, Seeking God, Trust
November 7, 2014

A Day in the Life of a Pastor: A Change Brought About by Food

On Monday, some friends and I began a 10-day dietary cleanse … ugh! … a diet <yuck> I entered into this reluctantly, especially when I found out what was excluded … NO caffeine, NO artificial sweeteners, NO gluten, NO dairy, NO processed foods, NO alcohol, NO left-over Halloween candy. I know … what’s left? This past… Continue reading

Community, Supporting Neighbors

Blessings, Change, Diet, Food, Serving, Sharing, Thankfulness, Transformation
October 14, 2014

Seven Days of Prayer – Day 2

Prayer Focus: Open my heart and mind that what is important to You is important to me. Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19 Reflection: The tough thing here is to listen to God and not just reinforce our own priorities. This is why the whole first day was dedicated to a “spiritual cleansing.” From God’s perspective, what are… Continue reading

Devotion, Prayer

Devotions, Discernment, Prayer, Seeking God, SevenDaysOfPrayer

About Me

I serve as the Lead Pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Buffalo, NY. As a newbie to Western New York, I’ve been enjoying getting to know the people and the quirks of this community. I enjoy food (both cooking and eating) so the food culture in Buffalo is amazing! I haven’t even known a place that does more with each season of the year. There is quite literally a festival for everything and every ethnic group.

Building Bethel: Noticing

Building Bethel

Advent: Preparing for God’s Mission | Christmas: God’s Step Toward Us in Mission

Following God’s Mission in a Complicated World

A Day in the Life of a Pastor: A Change Brought About by Food

Seven Days of Prayer – Day 2