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.
Churchianity vs Christianity
Author's note: I am on a six-week sabbatical from writing new Life Notes as I reset and renew following the recent passing of my wife. I will republish the most frequently downloaded Life Notes from the past few years until I return. Churchianity vs Christianity But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you … Continue reading Churchianity vs Christianity
Podcast of “Following Jesus to the Christ”
Paulianity
Author's note: I am on a six-week sabbatical from writing new Life Notes as I reset and renew following the recent passing of my wife. I will republish the most frequently downloaded Life Notes from the past few years until I return. Paulianity Paul an apostle – sent neither by human commission nor from human … Continue reading Paulianity
Podcast of “A Higher Level of Being, Part 6”
The 5 S’s to a God Experience
Author's note: I am on a six-week sabbatical from writing new Life Notes as I reset and renew following the recent passing of my wife. I will republish the most frequently downloaded Life Notes from the past few years until I return. The Five S’s to a God Experience Be still, and know that I … Continue reading The 5 S’s to a God Experience
Following Jesus to the Christ, Part 3
Following Jesus to the Christ, Part 3
Following Jesus to the Christ, Part 3 At its core, authentic spirituality is not about beliefs. It’s about behavior. Martin Thielen[1] Following Jesus to the Christ involves moving our conscious awareness from the specific – the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth – to the universal – the Christ – and carrying that expanded … Continue reading Following Jesus to the Christ, Part 3
Podcast of “Following Jesus to the Christ, Part 2”
Following Jesus to the Christ, Part 2
Following Jesus to the Christ, Part 2 At its core, authentic spirituality is not about beliefs. It’s about behavior. Martin Thielen[1] To reflect upon the difference between Jesus and the Christ is like reflecting on the difference between a wave and the ocean. Jesus was a specific manifestation of the Christ in space and time, … Continue reading Following Jesus to the Christ, Part 2
Contemplating Grace 