I dont know what it is but I love going to the beach.  It is just so relaxing and refreshing to sit and read a book all day by the ocean.  I try to switch it up from spiritual books to novels.  The book I was reading to feed my soul was “No Perfect People Allowed”  by John Burke.  I think it has some very powerful insights into creating a church that accepts people the way that they are and helps them find Christ as a result of that acceptance.  In fact it was one of the books that was catalyst to Brad and I starting Green Hills Church this year.  I hope we can be a place that people far from God can come and know him regardless of their past.  I really hope our church can be a place that people don’t feel judged but can grow in their walk with Christ.  

Back to the beach… Tabitha and I really enjoyed our time in Gulf Shores.  If you have never been there it is a must visit.  I have never seen beaches as white as they are in Alabama of all places.  Trust me I have been around some good beaches in my day and this one is only 7 hours away from Nashville.  I am enclosing some pictures for your viewing pleasure.