A devotion on Nehemiah 4.  What do we want to build? And how do we do it?

 Pastor Jared Melius of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Denver, Colorado joins me to discuss Pro-Life issues. Including: Are babies always a blessing?  Do we as Christians have to constantly fight being desensitized to abortion?  Are pro-life marches helpful? Should all Christian seriously consider foster care and adoption?  Links to some resources he mentions - http://www.ctsfw.net/media/pdfs/ScaerPLutheranSupportforProLifeMovement.pdf and https://www.lifesitenews.com/ and https://thefederalist.com/2020/03/13/the-foster-care-system-is-a-disaster-thats-why-you-should-join-it/

A devotion on what the Bible teaches about music and hymns. 

In this sermon, Gerhard shows how Psalm 42:1-2 applies to Christ in His suffering and death, and how it applies to the believer in their suffering. He also teaches us what we should do when we are anxious and afflicted.

A devotion based on the often misunderstood parable of the two sons. It is not about obedience but it is about seeing yourself as a sinner and being received by Jesus. 

I continue reading through An Explanation of the Common Service. This episode takes us from the Invocation all the way through the Preparation.

A devotion based on the hymn At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing. You can listen to the hymn here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_cqTv385Kc

I focused on the Old Testament reading because I think a section of hope that is from the middle of one of the saddest books of the Bible (even called the tears of the world by one commentary) is exactly what we, and our world, needs right now.

A beautiful testimony from Paul Gerhardt to his only surviving son.  What is most important in your life? What do you want to pass on to those you leave behind?