Kirjahaku

A collection of essays about the Lenten season of the church year. These serve as devotions for the faithful and answer questions for the casual Christian or the seeker.

This book takes a look at Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ as it may have been reported by the "Jerusalem Times." An added bonus is the unique birth reported by the "Bethlehem Star-Herald".

What was the "Underground Railroad?" Was it a subway? Was it a real railroad? Who traveled on this railroad? This book explores Ripley, Ohio, and several of her citizens. Ripley was a center of the Underground Railroad and several citizens played leading roles as "conductors" on the railroad. This book, part of the Underground Railroad Peoples and Places series, looks at the colorful history of Ripley, Ohio, in the Underground Railroad.

A decade after the Wright brother some pioneers along Tampa Bay began the first scheduled airline service. It was not successful but paved the way for future attempts. Commercialization of the airways would begin in earnest after World War I. For one thing there was an abundance of war surplus flying machines available, meaning aircraft were affordable for such ventures. For another matter, manpower to power these machines, or at least "pilot" them, was also available. Barnstorming pilots would become all the rage in the 1920's, but regulations on aircraft and flying meant there was more order to the skies.

Holy Week is a pivotal point in salvation history. It starts with the joyful acclamation of the Song of David, the Messiah, as the people "Hosannah" our Lord riding a donkey. We observe a new command in his body and blood. We see his excruciating and bloody death on a cross. And, just as we give up all hope as the disciples did, he rises victorious from the grave Hallelujah He has risen He has risen indeed Hallelujah These writings and sermons reflect on those crucial events in our salvation.

All too often we feel God has abandoned us. Troubles and despair enter our life. Has God left us, or does He keep his promise to be with us until the end of the age? This book begins by looking at the broad arena of creation and narrows the focus down to our personal life.

This volume of the "To Hymn" series studies carols, songs, and hymns that focus on the Virgin Mary, mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. This book looks at not only the hymn verses, it also reflects on what Scripture says as well as comment on how Mary felt going through this ordeal.