{"id":1220,"date":"2011-05-26T08:50:38","date_gmt":"2011-05-26T12:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/drnorrischumleysatisfiedlife\/?p=1220"},"modified":"2011-05-24T18:53:47","modified_gmt":"2011-05-24T22:53:47","slug":"travel-for-rest-and-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/drnorrischumleysatisfiedlife\/2011\/05\/travel-for-rest-and-renewal.html","title":{"rendered":"Travel for Rest and Renewal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This coming weekend, in the US, it&#8217;s Memorial Day.  You may have plans already, but just in case &#8212; have you thought about doing something a little different?  How about a little mini-trip to a place you have never been to, or haven&#8217;t been to for a long time.  Somewhere only a short distance away, 50 miles maximum. It won&#8217;t cost much in gas, but might bring you a wealth of knowledge and experience.. You might also consider using public transportation to get there, or go with a group from church or a community center.<\/p>\n<p>Do a search of nearby historic places, near to where you live.  Discover the history of your town or county.  Is there a historic museum, or sacred place?  What about a location where a battle was staged, or a place where settlers first lived?  How about an art museum, or local playhouse to see a live drama, musical or reading?<\/p>\n<p>May be there are parks or state forests where you could take a picnic.  Is there somewhere near water, such as a lake or river, where you could sit and reflect on the many gifts and graces that God has given you?<\/p>\n<p>Take the opportunity to truly commemorate and memorialize your existence and homeland.  Enjoy the richness that your home has to offer, right at your own backdoor, in your own backyard.<\/p>\n<p>+ + + + +<br \/>\nHave you read my new book, &#8220;Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer?&#8221; Deepen your relationship with God with this ancient prayer, thought to have originated with the apostles.\u00a0 Available at bookstores now.\u00a0 Autographed copies at www.JesusPrayerMovie.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This coming weekend, in the US, it&#8217;s Memorial Day. You may have plans already, but just in case &#8212; have you thought about doing something a little different? How about a little mini-trip to a place you have never been to, or haven&#8217;t been to for a long time. 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