Another week that started with, "I think we'll only do about 20 links this time;" and ended with ...

• The idea of "technical virginity" while appearing honorable, may be placing in teens and young adults a flawed notion of what constitutes true purity.
• A case for more announcements in church. Wait, what? Shouldn't that read fewer announcements? ...
• ... In either case, an announcement or two might have been helpful when the pastor says, "Oh, and by the way, I sold the church building last week."
• Many preachers speak from the security of a typed manuscript. However, here are some thoughts if you decide to drive off road.
• Church History Lesson: Read a preview of chapter one of Matthew Paul Turner's book, Our Great Big American God, releasing in two weeks. (Pentecost, American Style happened long before 1906.)
• Is the age of celebrity pastors with adoring fans slowly waning?
• Known online only as Eagle, he shares his story as well as the things he wrestled with; the things so many wrestle with. (There will be four parts to this, part two is now available.)