Life Notes—April 25, 2013 “Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.” I Corinthians 3:18-19a My godson was confirmed into the United Methodist church last weekend. I had the … Continue reading Intellect and Faith
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.
The Power of One
Life Notes—April 18, 2013 “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe … Continue reading The Power of One
Love and Freedom
Life Notes—April 11, 2013 “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Galatians 5:13-14 One of my … Continue reading Love and Freedom
Lukewarm Christianity
Life Notes—April 4, 2013 “I know your works; you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I am about to spit you out of my mouth. For you say, ‘I am rich, I have prospered, and I need … Continue reading Lukewarm Christianity
Holy iRony
Life Notes—March 28, 2013 “For if the many died through the one man’s trespass, much more surely have the grace of God and the free gift in the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abounded for the many. Therefore just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s act of … Continue reading Holy iRony
Who is My Enemy?
Life Notes—March 21, 2013 “But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6:35-36 Think following Christ is easy? … Continue reading Who is My Enemy?
A Wee Little Man
Life Notes—March 14, 2013 “He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature.” Luke 19:1-3 Like many of … Continue reading A Wee Little Man
Ears to Hear
Life Notes—March 7, 2013 “Mortal, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house, who have eyes to see but do not see, who have ears to hear but do not hear…” Ezekiel 12:2 Most of the time I am not a particularly good listener. My default mode is to listen only long enough … Continue reading Ears to Hear
Giving Sight to the Blind
Life Notes—February 28, 2013 “The reason I speak to them in parables is that ‘seeing they do not perceive, and hearing they do not listen, nor do they understand.’” Matthew 13:13 As my mother aged she developed a blind spot in her field of vision. It wasn’t a particularly large spot, but if there was … Continue reading Giving Sight to the Blind
Healing the Sick
Life Notes—February 21, 2013 “So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 Each of the four Gospels documents many instances of Jesus healing the sick. It was a primary manifestation of his ministry and drew crowds wherever he went. We … Continue reading Healing the Sick
Contemplating Grace 