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# Saturday Links
- URL: https://www.dashhouse.com/saturday-links-505/
- Published: 2026-07-04T05:00:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T05:00:19.000Z
- Description: The danger of pet idolatry, the truth about internet fame, the power of simplicity and faith, essential shepherding responsibilities, and more
- Author: Darryl Dash
- Tags: Links

Curated links for your weekend reading:

[How to Live Simply and Give Generously](https://www.epm.org/resources/2026/Jun/29/live-simply-give-generously/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> True simplicity is not just about saying 'no' to material things; it’s about saying 'yes' to God.

[You Don’t Want to Be Internet Famous](https://aaronarmstrong.co/you-dont-want-to-be-internet-famous/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> The allure of fame, of making a name for ourselves, is nothing new.

[What About Pet Idolatry?](https://www.epm.org/resources/2026/Jul/1/pet-idolatry/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> The problem is almost never with the object of our affection, but that we love it more than we love God.

[The Secret Place](https://mereorthodoxy.com/the-secret-place/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> Paul intentionally restrained his rhetorical excellence so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

[Pastor’s Job Description: Four Essential Responsibilities of a Shepherd](https://www.9marks.org/article/pastors-job-description-four-essential-responsibilities-of-a-shepherd/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> Your work can be summed up in one biblical word: shepherding.

[Serve the Meal: Why Preachers Must Trust the Word](https://ftc.co/resource-library/articles/serve-the-meal-why-preachers-must-trust-the-word/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> The preacher’s task, therefore, is not to compensate for Scripture’s weakness but to faithfully serve its power.

[Why Spiritual Maturity Takes Time (and Why That’s Good News)](https://www.gospelforlife.com/why-spiritual-maturity-takes-time-and-why-thats-good-news/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> If you feel stuck or disappointed with how slowly you’re changing, take heart: God often grows us “by little and little,” and even our setbacks can become part of his gentle work in us.

My [column at TGC Canada](https://go.dashhouse.com/straightpaths?ref=dashhouse.com): [How to Recognize and Evaluate Good Preaching](https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/columns/straight-paths/how-to-recognize-and-evaluate-good-preaching/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> When a church needs a pastor, they usually come up with a list of desired qualities. One of those qualities is good preaching. The problem: it can be hard to agree on what good preaching means.