All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. GO therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:18-20
What more do we need? Let the storms come, we will not be shaken.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Pacific Northwest vs. Deep South
As some of you know, I recently moved from the Pacific Northwest, to the Deep South. So for those of you who are unfamiliar with the stark contrast of these regions, I'd like to elaborate.
Spokane, WA -
Speed limits don't get above 35mph.
Drivers always drive UNDER the speed limits.
The summer temps barely broke the 80 degree barrier.
It was never humid.
The locals eat farm fresh veggies.
There was a quaint coffee shop/cafe on almost every corner.
No one said y'all.
Jackson, MS -
Most roads have a speed limit of 40mph or faster.
Everyone goes at least 10mph over the speed limit.
I haven't stopped perspiring since I got here...
It's ALWAYS humid.
The locals eat everything deep fried.
Haven't found one coffee shop that I like (other than our ONE, SINGLE, SOLITARY, Starbucks)
Everyone says y'all.
One thing worth noting that they both have in common....pot holes. everywhere.
As hard as it is transitioning between totally different cities, I LOVE studying, pondering, observing different areas and contrasting the inhabitants of these regions of the country.
So far my favorite things about Jackson are -
My house with all its cute furnishings and the fact that I have space to spread out a little bit.
My house-mates who are quickly becoming some of the best friends I've ever had.
The Lord's spell-bounding provision over all of my circumstances.
And the sweet, "southern hospitality" that most of the locals possess.
Not to mention the fact that there is a church on every corner and on Sunday afternoons you will undoubtedly see whole families out to lunch in their "Sunday Best" after attending church together.
That's all for now, I start my new job at The Fresh Market today.
more later....
;)
Spokane, WA -
Speed limits don't get above 35mph.
Drivers always drive UNDER the speed limits.
The summer temps barely broke the 80 degree barrier.
It was never humid.
The locals eat farm fresh veggies.
There was a quaint coffee shop/cafe on almost every corner.
No one said y'all.
Jackson, MS -
Most roads have a speed limit of 40mph or faster.
Everyone goes at least 10mph over the speed limit.
I haven't stopped perspiring since I got here...
It's ALWAYS humid.
The locals eat everything deep fried.
Haven't found one coffee shop that I like (other than our ONE, SINGLE, SOLITARY, Starbucks)
Everyone says y'all.
One thing worth noting that they both have in common....pot holes. everywhere.
As hard as it is transitioning between totally different cities, I LOVE studying, pondering, observing different areas and contrasting the inhabitants of these regions of the country.
So far my favorite things about Jackson are -
My house with all its cute furnishings and the fact that I have space to spread out a little bit.
My house-mates who are quickly becoming some of the best friends I've ever had.
The Lord's spell-bounding provision over all of my circumstances.
And the sweet, "southern hospitality" that most of the locals possess.
Not to mention the fact that there is a church on every corner and on Sunday afternoons you will undoubtedly see whole families out to lunch in their "Sunday Best" after attending church together.
That's all for now, I start my new job at The Fresh Market today.
more later....
;)
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