The sinful nature loves self, and pride is its native tongue.
This article is part of Stephen Paulson’s series on the Psalms.
John inspired me to see each sermon as an apologetic opportunity.

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Preaching is a dangerous and difficult task. Some occupations might involve more harrowing situations and circumstances but I will continue to contend that there’s not a more perilous or vulnerable position to be in than behind the pulpit.
While I was still an over-eager seminarian the professor warned me, “Mr. Riley, this is exciting stuff.
If this opening verse offers to us both door and doorkeeper, then the doorkeeper stands with the door held securely shut.
I believe it’s no small charge to assert that there’s a massive problem in the majority of America’s pulpits.
This coming Sunday churches around the world will celebrate the big, splashy day of Pentecost. As well they should.
Last night was one of those nights when I had an unscheduled 3:00 a.m. Life Assessment session.
The table is full-laden; feast ye all sumptuously. The calf is fatted; let no one go hungry away.
I don’t care why you left the ministry—moral failure, congregational politics, burnout, whatever—the Christ whom you proclaimed has not left you.
He has wandered away into the darkness of his doubting, got lost in his grief, confused by the pains he’s suffered. It happens. Shepherds sometimes become lost sheep as well.
Today the Spirit whom unfaithful David prayed the Lord would not take from him Pours himself into sinners that they might sing of the faithful love of their Husband.
Brothers, the rich and diverse education you have received has more than adequately prepared you for the ministry of temptation to which you have been called.
But on the mountain in Galilee, where we encounter a very different side of God, doubts overtake us. Why?