Good vs Bad You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry, You’d better not shout I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town.[1] Many of us developed an image of God based more on Santa Claus than on anything biblical. That image, born in childhood and perpetuated by many churches, persists long beyond … Continue reading Good vs bad
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 questions vs answers, Part 4
Questions vs Answers, Part 4 …Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. Matthew 25:40 One of the ways to handle an issue is to reframe it as a problem. Once an issue has been stated … Continue reading
Podcast of Questions vs Answers, Part 3
Questions vs Answers, Part 3
Questions vs Answers, Part 3 …and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by; then I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back; but my face shall not be seen. Exodus … Continue reading Questions vs Answers, Part 3
Podcast of Questions vs Answers, Part 2
Questions vs Answers, Part 2
Questions vs Answers, Part 2 “You insist on explaining everything as if the whole world were composed of things that can be explained…Has it ever occurred to you that only a few things in this world can be explained your way?” Don Juan Matus[1] Our desire for clear-cut answers to deep and difficult questions, and … Continue reading Questions vs Answers, Part 2
Podcast of Questions vs Answers
Questions vs Answers
Questions vs Answers Of course you don’t understand it. If you understood it, it wouldn’t be what you’re looking for. It would just be one more thing you understand. James Finley[1] One of the significant points of distinction between Christianity and churchianity has to do with the degree to which one believes we can be … Continue reading Questions vs Answers
Contemplating Grace 