Author: Greg Hildenbrand
I am a contemplative spiritual director, author, and a leader of contemporary and blended worship at First United Methodist Church in Lawrence, Kansas. I am a happily married father of two awesome, adult children. I write a blog, Life Notes, every week and have published numerous books and music CDs, all of which are available on my website and other typical outlets. I enjoy writing, both music and text, and exploring and experiencing where spirit meets matter, in both seen and unseen ways.
Capitalism Run Amok
Capitalism Run Amok For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have in abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken from them. Matthew 25:29 For the most part, I consider myself a capitalist, meaning I believe when the marketplace of products, services, and … Continue reading Capitalism Run Amok
Podcast of “Poverty, Part 5”
Poverty, Part 5
Poverty, Part 5 …(Jesus) said to him, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” John 21:16 There are different types and manifestations of poverty, which is not only an affliction of the poor. Some form … Continue reading Poverty, Part 5
Podcast of “Poverty, Part 4”
Poverty, Part 4
Poverty, Part 4 For you always have the poor with you, and you can show kindness to them whenever you wish… Mark 14:7 Last week I focused on the relative nature of poverty. For the most part, being poor or living in poverty are not well-defined states of existence but are assumed in relation to … Continue reading Poverty, Part 4
Podcast of “Poverty, Part 3”
Poverty, Part 3
Poverty, Part 3 He looked up and saw rich people putting their gifts into the treasury; he also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. He said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them, for all of them have contributed out of their abundance, … Continue reading Poverty, Part 3
Podcast of “Poverty, Part 2”
Poverty, Part 2
Poverty, Part 2 Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you. Matthew 5:42 I remember learning about a phenomenon called the cycle of poverty in an undergraduate class in college. For me, it was a stunning revelation about how public efforts aimed at helping prevent … Continue reading Poverty, Part 2
Contemplating Grace 