Today In Blogworld 05.22.14

Review: God And The Gay Christian

Much has been made about Matthew Vines’ book. Here, Sam Alberry reviews it for TGC. Sam is a British pastor who has same-sex-attraction and lives celibate. We can’t get this wrong for the sake of the gospel and the lost.

Questions and Ethics: Should Pastors Talk Politics From The Pulpit

Russell Moore used to teach ethics for SBTS. He does a podcast now where he fields ethical questions and answers them in view of the gospel. REALLY helpful.

Life’s Deepest Pain For Your Greatest Pleasures

David Mathis, and a short video from John Piper, explores Romans 8:28 and the comfort of God’s sovereignty in light of our pain.

My Dirty Little Secret For Happy Knowledge Work

David Murray shares his thoughts (hah, read the article) on the frustration of not having much to show for non-physical work. Interesting perspective that I hadn’t thought of yet can pinpoint that in my own life.
First year teacher has a bargain for her students. Give up your phones. Watch this.

Nick Horton