Have you ever given much thought to why things get done? In reflecting on that question, it seems to me that there are two types of people who get things done that stand out. First, there are people who do things because they are passionate about something. They have an area of interest that is… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective May 19, 2022
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Pastor’s Perspective May 12, 2022
Over the course of my life, my professional aspirations have evolved. I had dreams, as so many young boys do, of becoming a professional athlete. Those dreams gave way to more practical business pursuits, with the objective of being heavily involved in real estate development. My college education and early years of professional and corporate… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective May 12, 2022
Pastor’s Perspective May 5, 2022
Our lives tend to be ordered according to a calendar, where a day comprised of hours gives way to weeks, which fit into months, which make up a year. We mark on our calendars events of significance, whether they are annual events such as birthdays or holidays, daily events such as a dinner date or… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective May 5, 2022
Pastor’s Perspective April 28, 2022
In less than a month, my youngest daughter will be graduating from high school. She’s smart, conscientious, and a hard worker, which is reflected in her position near the top of her class academically. As her loving (and certainly unbiased) parents, my wife and I never doubted her ability to accomplish this. However, there was… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective April 28, 2022
Pastor’s Perspective April 21, 2022
With Easter Sunday approaching, I didn’t really know what to expect. Daily checks of the weather forecast weren’t good, with a 50-60% chance of thunderstorms and rain during the morning hours. Since almost everyone drives to services on golf carts, bad weather always reduces the number of attendees, and it would certainly put a damper… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective April 21, 2022
Pastor’s Perspective April 14, 2022
This week is Holy Week for Christians throughout the world, and today is Maundy Thursday, marking the anniversary of the last full day of Jesus’ earthly ministry. It should not, therefore, be surprising that it was a day filled with profound teaching – teaching that should be just as impactful in our lives today as… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective April 14, 2022
Pastor’s Perspective April 7, 2022
This past Sunday afternoon, an oyster roast and BBQ fundraiser to benefit the elementary school was held at Jolly Shores (a beautiful spot on the southwestern end of the Island). As far as we can remember, with the exception of Covid cancellations, this event has been hosted by the Scott family for the last fifteen… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective April 7, 2022
Pastor’s Perspective March 31, 2022
I hate to admit it, but in the seven years or so that I have had a lemon tree growing in my back yard, not once had I done any paring or pruning. However, after last year’s harvest yielded only five lemons, I knew that I had to do something. Following some studying courtesy of… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective March 31, 2022
Pastor’s Perspective March 24, 2022
It’s a rainy morning on Daufuskie today. Sometimes it falls gently, and sometimes it picks up the pace. The sky is much darker than a normal Daufuskie morning, with the sunrise having been obscured by these dense, dark rainclouds. If you were the sort of person who likes to sleep in, this would be your… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective March 24, 2022
Pastor’s Perspective March 17, 2022
In baseball, all of the batters who have been elected to the Hall of Fame have a record that shows that they failed far more often than they succeeded. Ty Cobb, on average, failed to get a hit 63 times out of every 100 at-bats. Over the history of major league baseball, no batter has… Continue reading Pastor’s Perspective March 17, 2022