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.
Community
Community For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.[1] In my mid-twenties, I became obsessed with trying to live a hermit-like lifestyle. I wanted to distance myself from others as much as possible because I felt their interests were too materialistic where mine were more spiritual in nature. … Continue reading Community
Podcast of “The Kingdom of God, Part 5”
The Kingdom of God, Part 5
The Kingdom of God, Part 5 …strive first for the kingdom of God and (its) righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.[1] Over the past weeks I have reflected upon some of what is recorded of what Jesus said about the kingdom of God, which he also called the kingdom … Continue reading The Kingdom of God, Part 5
Podcast of “The Kingdom of Heaven, Part 4”
The Kingdom of God, Part 4
The Kingdom of God, Part 4 …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 better known references to the kingdom of God occurs in what we call the Lord’s Prayer: “…Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth … Continue reading The Kingdom of God, Part 4
Podcast of “The Kingdom of God, Part 3”
The Kingdom of God, Part 3
The Kingdom of God, Part 3 …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 heaven is a confusing concept because it sounds like a place a whole lot different than where we are now, yet Jesus says it is … Continue reading The Kingdom of God, Part 3
Podcast of “The Kingdom of God, Part 2”
The Kingdom of God, Part 2
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
Contemplating Grace 