This afternoon I enjoyed a retreat in the hills. I took a notebook with me and as I walked along, and as I stopped from time to time, I asked myself some important questions--
What have I learned from this sabbatical experience?
How am I going to do life and ministry differently?
What do I need to do between now and the end of the month to be ready to hit the road running?
Who are the people I need to connect with quickly in order to get my finger on the pulse of church life?
Who are the people who will need immediate pastoral care?
What are the major issues I am aware of on the immediate horizon?
What will I do differently with my next sabbatical seven years from now?
It's a beautiful day. It was fun to forget about time (I left my watch at home.) The fresh air, sunshine, walking, prayer time, and ministry reflection are exactly what I needed to do. Two more weeks!
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