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Carol Lines to Hymn

By: John L. Hoh

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Christmas is a special time of the year. The carols especially bring people together. Every professional singer releases a Christmas album and stand-bys are featured in most albums. This book looks at carols old and new and meditates on the words of each carol. The emphasis is on the baby in Bethlehem's manger, the baby who came to redeem us from our sin. It also includes the four songs of Christmas--Mary's Song, Zechariah's Song, the Song of the Angels, and the Song of Simeon. These carols and meditations are part of the "To Hymn" series.

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0615185436

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9780615185439

Praises to Hymn: Meditations on Beloved Hymns and Carols

By: John L. Hoh

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Praises to Hymn: Meditations on Beloved Hymns and Carols

By: John L. Hoh

This book contains several hymns and meditations on the hymns with reference to Scripture. The hymns are arranged in order of the Church year. May these hymns bring a song of joy to your heart as you rest in the comfort of God's salvation.

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1365446662

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9781365446665

Santa Claus: Is He for Your Child?

By: John L. Hoh

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Santa Claus: Is He for Your Child?

By: John L. Hoh

Who or what is Santa Claus? What is his relationship to Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, and other Christmas-time gift bearers? What is the message of Santa? This book traces the lineage of the "child's saint" back to the alleged historical bishop of Myra up to the jolly saint in red garb that graces our modern Christmases. The book paints a stark contrast to the Gospel message of forgiveness freely given. "This book gives a very interesting history of how the myth of St. Nicholas/Santa Clause compares with the gospel message of Jesus Christ. I was amazed at the similarities but truly wonder if the two confuses children or one is to overshadow the other in this commercial world." Doris Costagliola for BookIdeas.com

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0615185770

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9780615185774

To Survey the Rugged Cross: A Holy Week Reflection

By: John L. Hoh

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To Survey the Rugged Cross: A Holy Week Reflection

By: John L. Hoh

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.

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1365373126

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9781365373121

Immanuel! God is Still With Us!

By: John L. Hoh

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Immanuel! God is Still With Us!

By: John L. Hoh

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.

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1365555631

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9781365555633

A Growing Light: Advent Meditations

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

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A Growing Light: Advent Meditations

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

In all the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations one often overlooks the meditation oasis known as the Advent season. Advent is the four week pre-Christmas season of the Church year that focuses on the coming fulfillment of Messianic prophecy as well as our own anticipated return of our Lord for the Judgment. "Advent" means "to come" and is appropriate as the focus is on both the Old Testament believers looking for the coming Messiah and New Testament believers looking for the return of the Christ. This book contains sermons and meditations for this season as well as an explanation of the Advent wreath and the candles within that wreath.

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1105257215

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Santa Claus: Is He For Your Child?

A Look at the History and Teachings of a Child's Saint

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

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Santa Claus: Is He For Your Child?

A Look at the History and Teachings of a Child's Saint

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

Who is Saint Nicholas? Who is Santa Claus? How are the two related? This book looks at the history of the legends of St. Nicholas and how he evolved in America to Santa Claus. Primarily, this book seeks to point out the anti-Christian message of St. Nick/Santa Claus. Christmas is a celebration of the Lord of the universe coming to earth to take our place in death to pay for our sins. Scripture records that our salvation is “by faith, not by works, lest anyone should boast.” Meanwhile, Santa waddles onto the Yuletide scene by warning children that they better be good, or they will not get any presents. Throughout the ages St. Nick has been used as a political pawn, as a spokesperson for a particular product or service and as a model of what the Church and any well-meaning Christian must do for others. However, St. Nicholas of legend is recorded as uttering legalistic advice to those he meets. He never comforts or assures with the rich Gospel message, nor does he give glory to God for any “miracles” he performs. This book sets out to teach parents about the truth of this jolly elf. In educating parents, the message may help them determine to what extent they play the “Santa game” with their children. Like Virginia O’Hanlon, we live in a cynical age. Santa has lost much of his luster. In the movies we have a serial-killer Santa and Santa ́s that curse and swear. We see Santas that are impatient with the young charges who come to sit on their lap and request their presents. Tim Burton’s T’was the Nightmare Before Christmas portrays a Santa who scares and frightens young children. On college campuses and in many workplaces, A Visit From Saint Nicholas is reworked and reworded to portray an alcoholic oaf who barges in on Christmas Eve. In song, Santa ́s uncontrollable reindeer run down grandma. Teenagers rework Rudolph the red-nose reindeer as—surprise-an alcoholic. Regional groups often have humorous songs at Santa’s expense that often put the jolly elf in a bad light. The legends and myths of Santa are seen as fraudulent. The expectations of the elf for us “mortals” are seen as unapproachable. The promises and threats are seen as empty and hollow. The cynicism of this caricature is certainly in place. Read the review at BookIdeas.com.

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1462801676

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9781462801671

Extra! Extra! The Jerusalem Times During Holy Week

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

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Extra! Extra! The Jerusalem Times During Holy Week

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

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".

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1300804912

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Reflections On the Lutheran Reformation

By: John L. Hoh, Jr

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Reflections On the Lutheran Reformation

By: John L. Hoh, Jr

Every year on October 31 Lutherans celebrate the part of their heritage that historians mark as the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in the Western (Latin) Church. This book of essays, sermons, as well as the 95 Thesis themselves (in English, Latin, and German) is a composite summary of the events of that day that changed history.

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1365186377

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Silent meditations on a Silent Night

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

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Silent meditations on a Silent Night

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

Poems and short stories centered on the baby in Bethlehem's stable manger. The stories look at the angelic choir, the first Christmas tree put up by Martin Luther, and a diary by a member of the Magi contingent. "The true meaning of Christmas ... is the focal point and ... presented in a very pleasant atmosphere." -- bookideas.com review

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A Primer on Ash Wednesday and Lent

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

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A Primer on Ash Wednesday and Lent

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

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.

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Places on the Underground Railroad: Ripley, Ohio (Underground Railroad People & Places)

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

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Places on the Underground Railroad: Ripley, Ohio (Underground Railroad People & Places)

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

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.

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Carol Lines to Hymn

Carol Lines to Hymn

Praises to Hymn: Meditations on Beloved Hymns and Carols

Praises to Hymn: Meditations on Beloved Hymns and Carols

Santa Claus: Is He for Your Child?

Santa Claus: Is He for Your Child?

To Survey the Rugged Cross: A Holy Week Reflection

To Survey the Rugged Cross: A Holy Week Reflection

Immanuel! God is Still With Us!

Immanuel! God is Still With Us!

A Growing Light: Advent Meditations

A Growing Light: Advent Meditations

Santa Claus: Is He For Your Child?

Santa Claus: Is He For Your Child?

Extra! Extra! The Jerusalem Times During Holy Week

Extra! Extra! The Jerusalem Times During Holy Week

Reflections On the Lutheran Reformation

Reflections On the Lutheran Reformation

Silent meditations on a Silent Night

Silent meditations on a Silent Night

A Primer on Ash Wednesday and Lent

A Primer on Ash Wednesday and Lent

Places on the Underground Railroad: Ripley, Ohio (Underground Railroad People & Places)

Places on the Underground Railroad: Ripley, Ohio (Underground Railroad People & Places)

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