This is an insightful line from George Weigel’s column today in The Wall Street Journal: Only a robust, unapologetic proclamation of the Gospel can meet the challenge of a Christophobic public culture that increasingly regards biblical morality as irrational bigotry. If we could stipulate a biblical definition for “Gospel,” this line would be absolutely perfect. Read the rest here.

Rob Bell has a new book coming out, and there’s a trailer that has emerged in advance of its release (see above). I’m personally of the opinion that Rob Bell is no longer relevant to the larger evangelical theological conversation. Yes, his book will probably sell a lot of copies. No, evangelicals by and large won’t mistake him for one of their own like they used to. Both Carl Trueman and Owen Strachan have offered appropriately trenchant commentary on the trailer. You should read both, but here’s a slice from each.

Amen to this from Daniel Darling: I love having daughters. There is something about having a daughter that softens a man, adds a certain tenderness to his soul. In that spirit, I’d like to share five things every daughter needs to hear from her father: 1) You are beautiful and you are loved… 2) Your mother is beautiful and she is loved… 3) You belong to God and were created for his glory… 4) You are forgiven… 5) You are accepted… He develops further each of these five points, and you can read them here.

Many years ago, I served briefly on the staff of the man featured in the video above. I didn’t know what he was going through then, but I am so very grateful to hear his story now. Praise the Lord for this testimony of His grace and for the gospel of Jesus Christ that is mighty to save and sanctify us completely (1 Thess. 5:23). (HT: Dane Ortlund)