Immigration, Part 4 ...I was a stranger and you did not welcome me...Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me. Matthew 25:43,45 While the spiritual/religious part of me recognizes the importance of caring for those less fortunate than … Continue reading Immigration, Part 4
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 “Immigration, Part 3”
Immigration, Part 4
Immigration, Part 3 ...I was a stranger and you did not welcome me...Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me. Matthew 25:43,45 The current uproar over immigration is enflamed by frustration and fear. There is frustration over the … Continue reading Immigration, Part 4
Podcast of “Immigration, Part 2”
Immigration, Part 2
Immigration, Part 2 ...I was a stranger and you did not welcome me...Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me. Matthew 25:43,45 The volatility of the issue of immigration into the United States (US) today is fueled by … Continue reading Immigration, Part 2
Podcast of “Immigration”
Immigration
Immigration ...I was a stranger and you did not welcome me...Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me. Matthew 25:43,45 Over the past months I have explored a few significant manifestations of what I call the new/old social … Continue reading Immigration
Marginalization, Part 5
Marginalization, Part 5 ...the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brought to them. Luke 7:22 Last week I introduced the marginalization of an unexpected group – the white, heterosexual male. A significant difference between most in this cohort … Continue reading Marginalization, Part 5
Podcast of “Marginalization, Part 4”
Marginalization, Part 4
Marginalization, Part 4 ...the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brought to them. Luke 7:22 There are certain categories of difference among people that few would argue are regular targets of marginalization today, including persons of color, LGBTQ+ … Continue reading Marginalization, Part 4
Contemplating Grace 