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We’re back after spending a week at the beach (Emerald Isle, North Carolina). We had a great time — the sun was hot, the ocean was nice, and the waves were great. We go every other summer with my wife’s family. I had the chance to do some reading. I read Velvet Elvis: Repainting The Christian Faith by Rob Bell. It was excellent — really made me think. If you are familiar with the Nooma DVDs, you know who Rob Bell is (if you are not familiar with the Nooma DVDs, get familiar with them — it’s good stuff). I’m teaching a class using the Nooma series this fall. I also made a lot of headway in The Chronicles of Narnia. I never read “Chronicles” when I was younger. What a great story. 
Best of all, we got to spend a lot of time doing nothing. What a blessing to run a few miles in the morning and then jump in the ocean. It was a nice break. It’s been a long time since I got to take two consecutive Sundays off. But I’m ready to get back to work (and catch up on my blog reading!)
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