Bruce A. Hess
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Pastor, Speaker, Author
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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 12 ~ Candid Counsel on Life and Death, 8:16-9:9
Why is it a famous billionaire can experience despair and misery in his life? How did he get there? What advice would Solomon have for him? For me? For all of us? Here is some candid counsel.
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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 11 ~ Facing Authority and Injustice in Life, 8:1-15
What should we handle injustice in life? What are some answers/responses to the inconsistencies we often observe in life? Solomon has some key perspective for us.
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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 10 ~ Reality Check: Life has Lessons, part 2, 7:15-21
Life often seems confusing and unfair. In light of that, how should we then live? How is it that many righteous and fine people die early? And yet many unrighteous, even evil people, live to an old age? What wisdom are we to live by?
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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 9 ~ Reality Check: Life Has Lessons, part 1, 7:1-14
Adversity can leap out in our life at any moment–can good come from it? Solomon has some key life wisdom for us. Truly, there are lessons in life!
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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 8 ~ Wrestling with Life’s Frustrations, 6:1-12
Life has built-in frustrations and disappointments. Solomon delivers a frank assessment of some of them
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The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – Message 7 ~ Real Life Red Alerts, 5:1-20
Warnings are very important and very helpful. When we heed them, they protect us from harmful consequences. Solomon delivers three key warnings about everyday life. Don’t miss these helpful insights.
Meet Bruce
Bruce A. Hess has faithfully served as Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at Wildwood Community Church in Norman, OK, for 46 years. A passionate speaker, he’s been part of FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaways for 30 years, inspiring couples nationwide. Married to Janet, Bruce is a proud father of four and grandfather to ten, bringing warmth and wisdom to both his family and ministry.
Wildwood Community Church
Serving as Senior Pastor for 46 years, Bruce leads with biblical truth and a heart for community.
FamilyLife Speaker
For 30 years, Bruce has spoken at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember, strengthening marriages.
Latvian Radio Ministry
Bruce’s messages reach 120,000 listeners via Latvian Christian Radio, broadcast in Latvian for 28 years.
A Life Rooted in Family and Faith
Beyond the pulpit, Bruce is a devoted husband to Janet, father to four, and grandfather to ten. A Nebraska alum with a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, he’s also a fan of college sports, cheering for the OU Sooners and Nebraska Cornhuskers. What drives him most? Knowing Jesus Christ and sharing the transformative power of God’s Word (Psalm 19:7-14).
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