Saturday Links

Links for your weekend reading:

3 Occupational Hazards for Pastors

1. Adulation invites narcissism.
2. Opposition provokes tyranny.
3. Long toil induces exhaustion or depression.

A Quick 9-Point Illustration Checklist

Hopefully this quick checklist will be helpful as you plan your next message.

Why Join a Church

One of the most counter-cultural things you can do is become an engaged member of a faithful local church.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Leaving Your Church

Below are five questions to ask before leaving your church, as well as some suggestions for addressing the issues they may raise.

The Missing Ingredient for Sexual Purity

Until we repent of our discontentment and trust in God’s unending kindness, porn will continue to be the fruit from a bad tree.

7 False Assumptions Made About Introverts

Here are 7 false assumptions made of me as an introvert.

Church Planter, Rest Well

My purpose today is to encourage you, more than anything else, to rest in the finished work of Christ.