The rain is welcome in the north country this morning as there were fires just north of us last night that burned about 1100 acres.

It’s another beautiful day in northern Michigan. More sun, more warm air. How refreshing after a long cold winter.

Do you mortify; do you make it your daily work; be always at it while you live; cease not a day from this work; be killing sin or it will be killing you. –John Owen

I’ll be speaking tomorrow morning of the enemy of every follower of Christ, sin. This is a good time to share this timeless quote from John Owen’s writing and at the same time recommend you read his three books compiled in one volume entitled Overcoming Sin And Temptation.

My Dad tells a great story of a time I often remember. It still kind of blows my mind we actually did this. Thanks for the great memories Dad. Just envision two large cars, a full U-Haul trailer and a log chain and then go read “Night Rescue.”

Seth Godin says “write like a blogger“

This is a “must listen” sermon from Voddie Baucham on raising children. (11mb MP3)

(via Monergism.com)

Two recent articles for pastors considering a personal blog…

• 6 Reasons Pastors Should Blog at the Desiring God Blog
• The Blogging Pastor at The Baptist Bulletin