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.

A Higher Level of Being, Part 2

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

A Higher Level of Being, Part 2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 The typical “Christian” view of life’s realms, illustrated at left, is of three separate kingdoms where “we” might exist: Earth: a physical realm where we spend our days as … Continue reading A Higher Level of Being, Part 2

Jesus and the Christ, Part 4

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

Jesus and the Christ, Part 4 Christ is God, and Jesus is the Christ’s historical manifestation in time. Richard Rohr [1] I got married at 33. I was 37 when our first child was born and just shy of 40 for our second. Each of these events, individually and collectively, expanded my conscious awareness exponentially. … Continue reading Jesus and the Christ, Part 4

Jesus and the Christ, Part 3

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

Jesus and the Christ, Part 3 Christ is God, and Jesus is the Christ’s historical manifestation in time. Richard Rohr [1] Here is an alternative conclusion about the life of Jesus that some will consider heresy: Jesus of Nazareth was no more divine than you or I. Make no mistake – Jesus was divine, but … Continue reading Jesus and the Christ, Part 3

Jesus and the Christ, Part 2

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

Jesus and the Christ, Part 2 Christ is God, and Jesus is the Christ’s historical manifestation in time. Richard Rohr [1] To help distinguish between Jesus and the Christ, as is done by Richard Rohr in The Universal Christ [2], Jesus was a specific human being from a particular time and geographic location. The Christ … Continue reading Jesus and the Christ, Part 2