Beautiful.

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.... So God made the expanse and seperated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so....


The foamy white waves rolled in and slipped back into the sea off St. Augustine beach, teasing the beach's visitors. The salty air and hot sand dared those looking for a spot among the crowded rows of beach-goers. The water rushing on the shore whispered to the wind whipping off the coast like two lovers in a spat. As if on cue, the sun began to shine, promising a hot, perfect day.

I forgot how much I loved the beach. The sand. The water. The waves. The sun. All of it combined makes a delightful day.

After staring at the horizon, I wondered how any one can deny God's hand in creating it. It would be sad to think that the vast ocean formed after years of chemicals combining together or whatever the common explanation is. Watching the sunset, tucking itself just beneath the horizon, I could see God as clear as I could see the waves coming in and out of the ocean.

I'm not criticizing those who don't believe in creation. How can they know any different if they haven't experienced the wonderful love, joy, and peace God provides Christians? But as I a Christian, I'm lucky enough to see the beauty in it.

It was nice to get away and take a break. Vacations are important. I mean, yes, I love my job, writing, and internship, but doing nothing but reading and laying by the beach was very peaceful and calming. And my post-beach tan ( somewhat at least) appreciates it too.

Everything seemed to stop for those three days. My family went down for the week after my sister's graduation, but I could only stay until Wednesday, which happen to be my three busiest days. But amazingly enough, I didn't have any stories!

Wednesday afternoon came at just the right time though. I was refreshed, and although I would have loved to stay longer, my editors were beginning to call more and more, reminding me that I had to come back to reality eventually.

And I did. Feeling refreshed and slightly sunburned, I was ready to get back to the busy life as a reporter. But, I'll admit, next time I won't wait so long before I take another trip to the beach….