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# Saturday Links
- URL: https://www.dashhouse.com/saturday-links-508/
- Published: 2026-07-25T05:00:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-25T05:00:11.000Z
- Description: Working out of a job, neutral tools break down, God's presence transforms, when pastors retire, and more
- Author: Darryl Dash
- Tags: Links

Curated links for your weekend reading:

[One Tool to Rule Them All](https://mereorthodoxy.com/one-tool-to-rule-them-all/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> As soon as we scratch beneath the surface, we find the concept of the “neutral tool” beginning to break down.

[Why Living Aware of God’s Presence Changes Everything](https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-living-aware-of-gods-presence-changes-everything/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> Growing in the passion and ability to seek God’s presence and power continually (1 Chron. 16:11) produces peace, holiness, dependence, and fruitfulness.

[The Preacher's Life](https://www.covenantseminary.edu/theology/the-preachers-life?ref=dashhouse.com)

> No matter how good a preacher any of us may be, we’re still a long way off from where we could be. Only prayerful, purposeful dependence on the Lord will get us there.

[7 Steps to Identify & Raise up Future Pastors](https://www.logos.com/grow/min-how-to-raise-future-pastors/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> One of the most important tasks of any pastor is to work himself out of a job.

[6 Responsibilities for the Deacons of Every Church](https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/article/6-responsibilities-for-the-deacons-of-every-church/?ref=dashhouse.com)

> Scripture gives us a beautiful picture of deacons as qualified servants who help the church flourish through humble, practical, merciful leadership.

[When Pastors Retire](https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/07082026/4348818/?utm%5Fsource=ig&utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcontent=link%5Fin%5Fbio&fbclid=PAdGRleATNg4ZwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp%5F5YzM3UztyjAYy2G1zcgMBGDrJu2nXLVzA67FpfgW8vSbOPk3BGpdGq0SLo%5Faem%5F-DTPC7Xu5t-voKYYdgYw3g)

> Beneath practical concerns lie deeper struggles with identity and purpose many pastors face during this transition.