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 Kingdom of God, Part 2

by Greg Hildenbrand, posted in devotion, Life Notes, meditation, Spirituality

The Kingdom of God, Part 2 …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] One of the foundational teachings of today’s Christianity that most needs crucifixion (in my opinion) is the notion of heaven as a place we might go when our … Continue reading The Kingdom of God, Part 2

The Kingdom of God

by Greg Hildenbrand, posted in devotion, Life Notes, meditation, Spirituality

The Kingdom of God …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] The kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven are concepts Jesus spoke of frequently. It seems Jesus essentially used the terms God and heaven in this “kingdom” context synonymously, … Continue reading The Kingdom of God

A Divine Awakening, Part 3

by Greg Hildenbrand, posted in devotion, Life Notes, meditation, Spirituality

A Divine Awakening, Part 3 Our awareness is everything; our waking up is everything. We need to move from the superficial or “outer self” to the true self or “inner self.”[1] An important aspect to waking up is distinguishing between a problem and a mystery, which is related to understanding what is inside or outside … Continue reading A Divine Awakening, Part 3