There and back again

Good morning, everyone! I thought I better post something since it has been some time since I last did so. For those of you who don't know, or have forgotten, I have been out of town for a pastor's conference. It was a great conference. While it was very tiring physically (about 14-16 hour days), it was an energizing time spiritually. God is good to have worked things out for me to go. Now if He can only start working on that for next year....

One of the great benefits of this conference is free stuff -- ministry related, of course! I came home with around 22 free books, a couple of free CD's, a new leather portfolio for sermon organization, and other things. I was also able to purchase approximately 10 more books at a greatly reduced price, many as low as $5 or $6. Now if I can only find the time to read them! This conference does everything possible to make this conference a resource for pastors. Not just during the conference, but afterwards as well. I will continue to receive a discount on books through the ministry's bookstore, and I also receive a complimentary one-year subscription to an online pastor's resource center (normally $200). Yes, God is good! As Christians we are not to look for our reward from the Lord in this world, but this conference was a very nice prelude!