Rest

We've returned from our 5 day retreat.
Sleep. Read. Eat. Nap. Read. Talk. Eat. Nap. Walk. Eat. Sleep.
That's it.
The meals were near gourmet. The B&B that housed this retreat was immaculate. Every room had its own fireplace. Each room also had its own library of Christian reading material and CDs. Found some great books.
I am amazed that we could have been in ministry so long and not known about places like this one. And they aren't the only one - there are several. People who understand that ministry truly is a battleground. People who want to give pastors a week of 'retreating' from the battle. For free. No catch. No sales pitch. Just pampering.
Please tell your pastor(s) to Google "Deer Ridge Ministries." It is the best gift you will ever give him. There are also links on their site to other similar places if Illinois is too far to travel.

Now I find myself wanting to retreat at home. Retreat from the computer and the phone and the noise. Aaaahhh, what a sweet sweet week it was.