June 07, 2005
Proud Mid-Atlanticker
Being from Maryland, I have never considered myself a Northerner or Southerner. I believe we have the benefits of both territories, fast paced enough yet still capable of stopping to smell the roses. A couple weeks ago my wife and I were actually stopping to smell the magnolia’s during our vacation to Myrtle Beach.
We had a blast down there and really took time to enjoy ourselves. We packed just enough in to say we did something, yet also relaxed enough to say we did nothing! It was a wonderful week of renewed spirit, of stepping back from life to revaluate and of course spending time loving my wife and enjoying my Creator.
One of the most enjoyable things we did was attending another church in our denomination on the Sunday we were down there. The warmth and the friendliness were as enjoyable as the sunny skies and light breezes. It was a reminder that we have a family no matter where we are, as we can always look to God’s people to share in His worship and His love. Even though I am a proud Mid-Atlanticker, not southern – not northern, I find the most satisfaction in being a citizen of the Heavenly Kingdom of Jesus Christ.