The idea of a spiritual retreat may be a new idea for you. I know it was for me up until a few years ago! There are several Christian writers, pastors, and speakers talking about the benefits of silence, solitude, Sabbath, and times to set aside to be with the Lord and I’m thankful for their encouragement to make these practices a regular rhythm of the Christian life. I personally was inspired to finally pull the trigger and schedule a spiritual retreat a few years…