“Karl Forehand is one of my favorite humans. His authenticity and transparency immediately welcomed me into his ‘inner circle’ of friends at a time when I needed community most. The grace that marks Karl’s life is deeply rooted in a mystical encounter with the radical hospitality and wholehearted acceptance of God that Karl experienced in a tea shop on the other side of the world. This book tells the fascinating story of what happened that day and how the ripples of that encounter have affected every day of Karl’s life since. The all inclusive welcome of God transforms us and every life we touch. If you’re longing to encounter that kind of divine embrace for yourself, set aside your preconceived notions of God and follow Karl into The Tea Shop. There is hope for every single one of us in these pages.”

— Jason Elam