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I watched a few moments of the Winter Olympics the other evening, and caught an event where the athletes would ski down a steep slope to get as much speed as they needed before hitting a large jump, at which point they would then manipulate their bodies through a series of flips, twists, and turns… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective February 19, 2026

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, which must mean that love is in the air.  Cards are being picked out, flowers purchased, and perhaps romantic meals planned.  For some, it will be the first time asking a particular person to be their valentine, while for others this may be their fiftieth time sharing Valentine’s Day together. … Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective February 12, 2026

When Congress met in New York City in March of 1789, they were tasked with a legislative objective of monumental proportion – to clarify and restrict governmental authority as granted in the recently-established Constitution.  The product of their work was a Joint Resolution of Congress proposing twelve amendments to the Constitution (yes, the state legislatures… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective February 5, 2026

If you are a sports fan, it is nearly impossible to miss the heavy promotion of online gambling that now seems to be an integral part of broadcasting.  With the football pregame shows, segments are focused on which bets the various analysts recommend placing, offering their expert insight to help you beat the odds, should… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective January 29, 2026

I’ve been blessed with the ability to be quite loud when I want or need to be.  When I was considerably younger and involved in athletics, my teammates could hear me from across the field, encouraging them on in their efforts.  Today, when I need to get a crowd at a function or church service… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective January 22, 2026

As part of my routine volunteer fire fighter training, I need to spend a certain number of hours each year driving the fire trucks during non-emergency response times.  To that end, I spent some time earlier this week just driving a fire truck around the island, making sure that I could get through some of… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective January 15, 2026

There’s a widely held belief that our island is a car-free place, where everyone gets around on golf carts.  I cannot tell you how many articles have been written about Daufuskie that say precisely that, presenting the image that this is a place where life is experienced at a leisurely pace.  It is an appealing… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective January 8, 2026

So many people have started this day out with their plan for the new year.  For some, that may be in the way of resolutions, others may have some sort of strategic plan, and many will at least have some broad objectives or goals.  Regardless of how those plans are structured, they are based on… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective January 1, 2026

In a very significant way, there’s a direct connection between Christmas and New Year’s Day.  Set apart by precisely one week, both holidays signify the importance of beginnings.  Christmas is the day of celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Messiah – the day that God entered the world as a human, beginning his march towards… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective December 25, 2025

We are one week away from Christmas Day. It is remarkable to me that people will respond to that one statement of fact in a variety of ways.  For some, there’s an almost giddy sense of anticipation, thinking about Christmas morning around the tree with loved ones and gifts, the warmth of love filling the… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective December 18, 2025