Bruce Hanson
Daily Author
I am a retired public school teacher of 52 years, and a Bible study teacher for nearly the same amount of time. A much wiser one than when I began. I love God's Word and all that it reveals about my Savior. And one last thing. I'm an assuredly silly guy (-B
Devotionals
When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. So he...
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 I know! We are studying John. Why lead with Paul? I pray my...
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 I am a city...
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 We are about to embark on an extended journey through the Book of John, and...
“When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my...
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you...
This is a week of considering the practice of Sabbath keeping. While others will be telling you just what their Sabbath keeping looks like, I want to share what it shouldn’t look like, a topic...
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,...
As we talked about our subject matter for this week, Generosity, my Wheel of Fortune spinner sped past a number of Biblical examples of Generosity and stopped here, at one of my favorite stories. Then...
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 We are talking this week about the importance of solitude. It...
All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to...
“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” Matthew 10:16 This message is part of Jesus’ sendoff to his disciples who are about...
