Blessed are the Hungry “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”[1] “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.”[2] This combination of one of the Beatitudes from Matthew and a corresponding Blessing and Woe from Luke is particularly interesting. The latter passage from Luke … Continue reading Blessed are the Hungry
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.
Podcast of “Blessed are the Meek, Part 2”
Blessed are the Meek, Part 2
Blessed are the Meek, Part 2 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”[1] Unlike many of the Beatitudes, “Blessed are the meek…” does not have a corresponding verse in the Blessings and Woes found in the gospel of Luke. Of course, each author of each gospel had a particular audience they were … Continue reading Blessed are the Meek, Part 2
Podcast of “Blessed are the Meek”
Blessed are the Meek
Blessed are the Meek “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”[1] The present-day implication of being meek is of being weak or unwilling to take a strong action for what one believes is right. So it is puzzling that Jesus would say the meek will inherit the earth. But being meek does … Continue reading Blessed are the Meek
Podcast of “Blessed are the Heartbroken, Part 2”
Blessed are the Brokenhearted, Part 2
Blessed are the Heartbroken, Part 2 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”[1] “Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.”[2] One way to understand these parts of the Beatitudes and the Blessings and Woes is to believe Jesus was saying that we will be blessed when we mourn or … Continue reading Blessed are the Brokenhearted, Part 2
Podcast of “Blessed are the Heartbroken”
Blessed are the Heartbroken
Blessed are the Heartbroken “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”[1] “Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.”[2] As I write these words, it is the week after Easter. In the days preceding what we now celebrate as Easter, the Bible records a lot of heartbreak – people mourning … Continue reading Blessed are the Heartbroken
Contemplating Grace 