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| Vessel Name: | StirrinUpTheWater |
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20 January 2016 | Dataw, SC
Dataw
We have lots of favorite places to visit but one of our heartfelt favorites is a little-known place called Dataw. Dataw Island is sandwiched in between Beaufort, SC and Hunting Island. This year’s visit was another wonderful memory created as we enjoyed a Low-Country meal, walked the docks and sat on the porch and relished the beautiful sky during sundown. The journey of life can offer some incredible detours. Dataw Island is definitely on our “keep” list.
26 September 2015
There's So Much More
I've taken a hiatus (again) from writing in lieu of starting a new book, "The Autobiography of George Muller". For those unaware of Muller, he was a preacher in the mid 1800's who established orphanages and Bible schools and funded them only by praying; never asking for money from men. The book is actually his journal entries and are at the very least, remarkable. Makes me ashamed of the few minutes a day (if that) that I pray. A common theme that seems to reoccur to me as I read is there's so much more to our relationship with Christ and this life but we probably only experience a very minimal fraction of such. Sort of like this picture I took while we were dining at Sweet Grass Restaurant on Dataw Island. The sun was setting and no one was stirring much on the docks. I peered eastward toward Morgan island and the cut to the Atlantic which then leads to thousands of other places. However, for now, I'm here as are the boats in this picture and as long as I'm "here" the scenery won't change very much. Now bringing this thought toward prayer and truly seeking to live a life of prayer, as long as my prayer life is as shallow and non-engaging, the scenery for me will not change much. Psalm 66:18 is a good place for us to start.
06 November 2014
Getting this off of my chest
"The Champion is your best friend." This is one of the many lines I'm hearing as I sit in a coffee shop and eavesdrop on some poor schmuck being bombarded by a couple of "20-Somethings" about their business and if he joins their team, "the sky's the limit", "unlimited potential", "lots of resources [...]
24 October 2014
I'll stop complaining now.....hopefully.
This journey for us has been a good one in many respects. One of the most enjoyable portions of my time of transition has been the people Our Heavenly Father has placed in my path. One such person is a guy who left a significant income stream to dedicate himself to international missions. The difference [...]
10 September 2014
Fear
Mark 6:47-52. Over the last few weeks I've spent a considerable amount of time on the subject of fear. I think it's easy to to be overcome by fear as I know plenty of stable, rational people who have expressed their concerns regarding ISIS, income, family, etc.... I'm no stranger to fear as a sailor, [...]
In-Significant
Am I Alone?
A couple of weeks ago, I took my family on a road trip to check out a new (used) RV in Kentucky. After a couple of hours of "kickin' the tires" we departed for home and decided on a whim to explore the Big South Fork River amidst the local National Park. The park itself was very nice; clean; amenable, etc... However, for me the "aha" moment came when we hiked down a partially cleared path to walk the banks of the Big South Fork River. I was in awe of how beautiful, tranquil and clean the waters were. As my wife and son took turns posing for pictures, I wandered down stream until I arrived at the point you see within the picture.
To see the fish freely gliding through the stream without fear of outboard propellers or jet skis scathing their heads was sort of refreshing. As I stood with my toes barely in the water, I began to sense a feeling of loneliness as if I was the only entity in the midst of this mega-sphere. Now I know that just a few feet a way, my family was in direct earshot and I could even hear the passing cars somewhere in the distance further denying my perceived reality. However, in my heart, my inner-being, I still felt isolated. It's odd how we can feel so insignificant even though we are very significant to our Heavenly Father. I was reminded of my significance this morning through the sermon delivered by a Peruvian Missionary who taught a very simple message from John 3:16. Without repeating the entire message below are several points pertaining to G-d's Love for us.
His Love Is: 1. Unconditional; 2. Sacrificial; 3. Valuable; 4. Personal; 5. Accessible; 6. Non-judgemental; 7. Has a beneficial purpose.
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