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.

Contemplative Christmas

by Greg Hildenbrand, posted in devotion, meditation

Sunday, December 29 The Fourth Day Reading: “And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.” [1] Reflection: The number four is reflected in many aspects of creation: the four seasons (winter, spring, summer, fall) and four directions (north, east, west, south). There are also the four base elements of earth, water, fire … Continue reading Contemplative Christmas

Contemplative Christmas

by Greg Hildenbrand, posted in devotion, meditation

Friday, December 27 The Second Day Reading: “God…separated the waters that were under the dome from the waters that were above the dome…the second day.” [1] Reflection: In the Christmas song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, the gift of the second day is two turtle doves, which are traditional symbols of love, peace, and sacrifice. … Continue reading Contemplative Christmas

Contemplative Christmas

by Greg Hildenbrand, posted in devotion, meditation

Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day Reading: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” [1] Meditation: Embrace the Darkness Everything in creation manifests in darkness. The Bible’s first creation story reads: “…the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep…” All new life emerges from … Continue reading Contemplative Christmas