Pastor's Playlist

It's funny to think that in some ways, we know more about outer space than we do about the ocean on our own planet. The ocean is full of mystery, darkness, and inhospitable pressure and temperature - and at the same time varied and diverse remarkable forms of life. One creature, in particular, captured my attention this past week - the Giant Pacific Octopus. Octopuses (Octopi? Octopodes?) are highly intelligent, capable of solving complex problems and puzzles, escaping confin

As I mentioned in last week's post, I am a big unreserved fan of Taylor Swift's music. For better or worse, whatever you think of her, I've been impressed with her ability to coin or turn a phrase just right to catch my attention. In her 2024 album, "The Tortured Poets Department," she really uses her lyrical wit to write some of the most poetic songs I've heard. It's easily a favorite album of mine. In one song, "Clara Bow," she uses the example of celebrities and stars from

Many of you reading know how much of a Swiftie I am. (Yes, I know, guilty as charged.) So it will surprise you to know that the first media piece I’m sharing on this blog is not, in fact, a well-crafted lyric or refrain by Taylor Swift but rather something entirely different, altogether. I’m starting off with a movie review (and recommendation). This past weekend, I went to see the long-awaited sequel to the infamous “Devil Wears Prada.” The first film was iconic - I was in

Welcome to a brand new page on our website! I’m glad you’ve found it! I’ve been thinking about writing a blog for a little while - if anything just for the practice of writing something a little more consistently than a sermon or regular weekly emails. And I’ve been going back and forth about the content that I want to create. Until now. For some time, as the summer approaches, millions of people around the world work to make the perfect “summer playlist” to soundtrack their