Perfect love casts out fear with a nice piledrive to the face of all our varied xenophobias.

Congratulations to Christine Hoover on the release of her new book, Messy Beautiful Friendship! bit.ly/2j78yUq

"The authentic gospel has at all times been known by the fact that it is living... constantly bearing fruit and growing." - Dick Lucas

Confused about the influence of smartphones? Tony Reinke's new book will sync you up -- realities, research, future grace -- it's all there. x.com/tonyreinke/sta…

"Every chapter is like the right kind of push notification...Stop, read, process, & apply with care." Gloria Furman buff.ly/2pNJJTJ

"The serpent's shrewdest efforts are aimed to take people's minds off the place where he was struck a mortal blow." - Dick Lucas

"Why, to think of it, we're in the same tale still! It's going on. Don't the great tales never end?" - Samwise

In case you've ever read Leviticus 11 and wondered-- "What's a hoopoe?" --here's a pic of one of our friendly neighborhood hoopoes...

Jesus sows bountifully & he will reap bountifully. He gave his life neither reluctantly nor under compulsion; Jesus is *the* cheerful giver.

Heard a proverb about making hasty decisions - rough translation: If you don't know the value of a falcon you will grill it like a chicken.

12 Ways audiobook just $4.99. christianaudio.com/12-ways-your-p…

.Crossway has made a FREE study guide available for "Alive in Him" - you can download the pdf here --> gloriafurman.com/blog/2017/5/ne…

When you finish a transaction in an office, thank the person, and assertively command, "Alright guys, let's go," but the kids are in school.

Download the free 'Alive in Him' Study Guide: cway.to/2qAjGjY / Crossway.org/AliveinHim / #AliveinHim / Gloria Furman

Today's Feature: "10 Things You Should Know about Motherhood" Gloria Furman #MothersDay bit.ly/2r0LR7H

12 natural ways to move a conversation from smartphone concerns to Christ. desiringgod.org/articles/denze…

Overheard: "I read that God gives grace to the humble. So that's why I am a language student."

A cosmic thought for Monday..

Excited to team up again with Gloria Furman to tell the Story of redemption this June - in DFW, Tyler & Temple, TX! carolinecobb.com/shows

Sometimes when you practice a new language you're pleasantly surprised. But usually the aftermath feels like this...and that's ok. Press on!