I would be less than truthful if I said I did not enjoy living in Southern California and particularly living in San Diego. The weather and the close proximity to the beach, the mountains, and the desert make this a spectacular place to live. And I haven't even mentioned the lack of bugs, pests or flying insects. Having acknowledged all that, I do believe that living in Southern California has been a detriment to my Christian experience and maturing in Christ. I have been robbed of the God-given spiritual lessons that flow natura