Category: Bayside

I dearly miss the sort of fellowship that we had regularly before Covid-19 assaulted our shores.  I miss the handshakes, hugs, and arms around the shoulder.  I miss the gatherings that we would have, planned or impromptu, and the unexpected, intimate conversations with people who I would have otherwise not encountered.  I miss seeing groups… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective July 23 2020

When God gave Moses the Law, which is covered in the first five books of the Old Testament, there was instruction for a multitude of situations.  There was instruction covering personal interaction, instruction for worshipping, and even instruction for the judicial system.  As part of instructions for the judiciary, there was a concept that called… Continue reading A Final Thought July 21 2020

Recently one of our native Islanders was featured in “O” magazine, the monthly publication put out by Oprah Winfrey.  To call this an honor would be an incredible understatement, as it means being seen by millions of people who regularly read the publication in print or online.  For Sallie Ann Robinson, it marks another step… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective July 16 2020

When Jesus addresses the issue of people taking oaths, as opposed to simply letting their “yes” be “yes” and their “no”, “no”, he is continuing a trend in his teaching where he is asking the audience to think smaller instead of bigger.  Don’t think about the act of murder, but instead think about being reconciled… Continue reading A Final Thought July 14 2020

Over the past several decades, ill-informed tour guides in the region have made several factually incorrect statements about our Island.  I guess there is something mystical about a small community accessible only by boat, so statements that would otherwise seem absurd are taken as true, being accepted without a moment’s doubt.  Therefore, occasionally tourists will… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective July 9 2020

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spends time clarifying the true intention behind some of the commandments that God had given to Moses when they met on the mountaintop following the exodus from Egypt.  In the intervening centuries, Jewish rabbis had studied those commandments and interpreted them, adding their own clarifications as they taught… Continue reading A Final Thought July 7 2020

Not once during this week did I give thanks to God for modern communications.  Like most Americans, I use my cell phone regularly for calls, text messages, and various apps that need access to some signal.  We have an internet connection at our home that allows several pieces of equipment to function as designed.  As… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective July 2 2020

In a normal year, this upcoming weekend would be a significant time of celebration on the island as two key days once again arrive on our calendars.  This Saturday, the fourth Saturday in June, is the date of the annual Daufuskie Day celebration that would bring back so many who have family ties to the… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective June 25 2020

Our dog Dasher is a rescue dog.  We picked him up from a local shelter when he was approximately 1 ½ years old, having spent several of those months in the shelter.  For the last five years, he has been a loved member of our family, quick to offer his affection to any who would… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective June 18 2020

It has long been understood by those in the media that our consuming eyes are drawn to the sensational.  This is summed up in the simple statement “if it bleeds, it leads.”  Very seldom do feel-good stories lead the way in the news, as content providers instead focus on those stories that stir up feelings… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective June 11 2020