Gary Neal Hansen

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Giving Christians access to their own hidden treasures.


I'm a Church historian, exploring the best of Christian theology, spirituality, and community.

Know your past. Claim the riches you didn’t know were yours.

Here are some posts on my main topics:
John 11:1-45

Community for Mission

Children's sermon on John 10:22-30

Children's Sermons

Writing

Christianity as a Second Language

Augustine's Confessions Video Series

Role models for discipleship

classic lectio divina

Prayer

Brian Plachta, author of Finding Flow

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Is prayer a struggle for you?

From time to time I offer online classes to help people deepen their prayer life, or to start it up from scratch. These draw on my books and research and years of teaching in Christian practices of prayer. The link below is to join the wait list. I'll notify you when classes are opening up.

Recently on my blog:

children's sermon on John 8:1-11

A Children’s Sermon on John 8:1-11 — The Woman Taken in Adultery

Preface for Pastors and Parents Here's my children's sermon on John 8:1-11. One of my faithful Patreon supporters emailed to … [Read More...]

children's sermon on Luke 6:39-49

A Children’s Sermon on Luke 6:39-49 — Of Logs and Dust Specks

Preface for Pastors and Parents This children’s sermon on Luke 6:39-49 will come in handy in years when the date Easter is … [Read More...]

children's sermon on Luke 1:67-79

A Children’s Sermon on Luke 1:68-79 — The Song of Zechariah

Preface for Pastors and Parents This children’s sermon on Luke 1:68-79 would be great in Advent if you are not following the … [Read More...]

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