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.

Jesus and the Christ

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

Jesus and the Christ Christ is God, and Jesus is the Christ’s historical manifestation in time. Richard Rohr [1] A common misconception perpetuated by many, if not most, Christian churches is that Jesus and the Christ are the same, as if Christ were Jesus’ last name. It is an easy assumption to make because Jesus … Continue reading Jesus and the Christ

Crucifying Christianity, Resurrecting the Way, Part 2

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

Crucifying Christianity, Resurrecting the Way, Part 2 In the first century in Palestine, Christianity was a community of believers. Then Christianity moved to Greece and became a philosophy. Then it moved to Rome and became an institution. Then it moved to Europe and became a culture. And then it moved to America and became a … Continue reading Crucifying Christianity, Resurrecting the Way, Part 2

Crucifying Christianity, Resurrecting the Way

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

Crucifying Christianity, Resurrecting the Way In the first century in Palestine, Christianity was a community of believers. Then Christianity moved to Greece and became a philosophy. Then it moved to Rome and became an institution. Then it moved to Europe and became a culture. And then it moved to America and became a business.[1] With … Continue reading Crucifying Christianity, Resurrecting the Way

The New/Old Social Pandemic, Part 4

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

The New/Old Social Pandemic, Part 4 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27 The pandemic at the root of homelessness, marginalization, and migration woes differs from … Continue reading The New/Old Social Pandemic, Part 4