"Retreat" is not usually a good word in military circles. But for this weekend it will be an outstanding word! I am getting ready to support a Strong Bonds "Fearless Marriage" retreat for 33 couples from the 181st. We will be in downtown Indy at a wonderful hotel and be treated to a great curriculum that promises to deepen our marriages.
Strong Bonds is one of the best keep secrets of the Air National Guard. It is money that supports retreats like this as well as retreats for families and single Airmen at absolutely no cost. We give preference to those that have recently deployed, but other than that anyone can sign up.
My hunch is that just the fact that these couples are intentionally separating themselves from their hectic day to day world will be as much a benefit as the curriculum. Why is it so hard to let the day to day cares of "real life" overwhelm us?
If Jesus needed retreats what is our excuse? He was notorious for holding in tension times of engagement and times of pulling back either in solitude or a small group.
How about you? Is it time for some good retreating? What would it take to make it happen?
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