That would be a freakin sweet idea! I also recomend going fellwalking or hiking, not exactly a total escape but when your standing up the side of a mountain looking down on a lake as the sun hits it, everything gets put in perspective
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Brother will kill brother Spilling blood across the land Killing for religion Something I don't understand
Fools like me, who cross the sea And come to foreign lands Ask the sheep, for their beliefs Do you kill on God's command?
Otherwise, maybe try a weekend trek with just some simple camping equipment, food and water, your bible, a notebook and maybe an mp3 player with only devotional materials on it. Maybe get some materials on office prayers (liturgy of the hours).
I highly recommend Liathach or that area. It was gorgeous when I visited there about 20 yrs ago.
Does your church offer any retreats or get-aways? You might get some good recommendations from your pastor.
I think that's a great idea. A place to gather, reflect, pray and have fellowship. But it would never work for me. Only because I would be way too tempted to visit all the wonderful Highland whisky distilleries!
Maybe a retreat on Iona. Treat yourself to a visit to Ledaig/Tobermory on the way in and Oban on the way out, and immerse yourself in the spirituality of the Iona Community for a week in between.
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love is stronger than hate,
light is stronger than darkness,
life is stronger than death,
victory is ours through him who loved us.
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I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels that THE WORLD get in the way of christianity. What I mean by that is TV, Bars, Nudity around every corner and I'm sorry to say, The Internet.
What I would love is a place to go where all those things are taken away for a short time. Don't get me wrong, I love my internet and going to see a movie is to me one of the best things to do.
All I want is a place to go where I can get away from the world for a short time and recharge my christian batteries.
I then thought to myself, I could make something like that. A type of commune where everyone mucks in. Where we can have daily worship together as a group, But also have quiet time where we can reflect on our own journey with God.
If I were to do this, I would make it in the Highlands of Scotland. Not only are you surrounded with Gods beautiful creation, it would also be good for the local economy.
What do you think, would it be worth doing this?
Sounds like a monastery pilgrimage is in your future.
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Hi there genestealerbroodlord!!! What a USERNAME! Not one that anybody would soon forget ,...mis spell maybe but not forget!....But Jesus gave us a prescription that We should pray often and meditate day and night on Him who came to Save us . We should go to our room or prayer closet and close the door , and pray to our father in secret Who will hear You in secret and reward You abundantly not to be out in the the world like the hippocrites standing on street corners or synagogues(ie some churches) repeating their prayers repetitavely but converse with Your Lord in secret That is Your MAIN VEIN for a personal relationship with Christ Matthew 6:5&6 But also I would encourage You that after You have been spiritually filled With His Holy Spirit to not forsake Your self from gathering with other believers In the Name of our Lord Jesus genestealerbroodlord Fight the good fight and replenish Your self in the Lord don't Hide your light let it shine in the world ....Amen and Amen....Dave
Sounds like a fantastic idea! You should pursue it
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