It's hard to believe April's almost over but alas! So it is with flying time. Here are some articles (as always) I've rounded up for this April's GiG.
Christians, Mickey Mouse, & Baseball - Jason Helopoulos reflects on entertainment and some principles for using it to God's glory.
The Boston Bombers Were Outside Their House - "In the early hours of Friday morning, Stephen and Emily McAlpin awoke to the sound of what they thought were fireworks. Within moments, however, it became clear what was happening outside was no celebration. The story that gripped the nation was unfolding in their front yard." And speaking of Boston ....
The Gospel in Boston - LYWB Blog relates the story of Laura Wellington and applies the gospel to this beautiful moment in the midst of chaos.
Real Beauty - Tim Challies reflects on the recent Dove video campaign on real beauty.
What Teddy Kramer Wants - Even if you're not a baseball fan, this is just a happy story. Here's another take on it over at CBS Sports: Frazier Comes Through.
In God We Joy - Tony Reinke makes the connection between our trust in God and our joy in Him.
An Infinite Hell for Finite Sinners? - This is a painful article by R.C. Sproul, Jr., answering a popular objection to eternal punishment for the unsaved. I pray it gives us a renewal of fervor for sharing the gospel.
Pray God's Words Back to Him: Claiming the Promises of God - "If you study the prayers of the Bible, you begin to notice that the prayers God honors and answers are those that repeat His promises back to him," writes J.D. Greear for Between the Times. He makes a good case for praying Scripture in this article.
The Quiet City: Winter in Paris - This is an incredibly beautiful and stunning video! These shots capture the true quietness and charm of the city of Paris.