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.
Blessing the Poor, Part 2
Blessing the Poor, Part 2 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”[1] “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of heaven.”[2] Last week I provided a few definitions of what it means to be poor. The previous week I shared my thoughts about heaven. With … Continue reading Blessing the Poor, Part 2
Podcast of “Blessing the Poor”
Blessing the Poor
Blessing the Poor “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”[1] “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of heaven.”[2] The initial verses from the Beatitudes and the Blessings and Woes are directed at the poor, but with a couple of subtle and interesting differences between … Continue reading Blessing the Poor
Podcast of “Blessedness and Woe,” Part 2
Blessedness and Woe, Part 2
Blessedness and Woe, Part 2 “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven...”[1] The phrase, “for your reward is great in heaven,” can be understood in different ways. And how we understand that phrase has a lot to do with how we understand and apply the Beatitudes in Matthew and the Blessings … Continue reading Blessedness and Woe, Part 2
Podcast of “Blessedness and Woe”
Blessedness and Woe
Blessedness and Woe “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven...”[1] To begin the New Year I start a new series of Life Notes titled, Blessedness and Woe. This series will reflect upon what are commonly called the Beatitudes[2], contained in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount[3], and a similar set of teachings … Continue reading Blessedness and Woe
Meditation Moments: Epiphany
https://videopress.com/v/ORMLYY31?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Epiphany: The Twelfth Day of Christmas
Epiphany
The Twelfth Day of Christmas: Epiphany Reading: “…(Magi) from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?’” [1] Reflection: The gift of the twelfth day of Christmas, according to the song, is twelve drummers drumming. The number 12 is associated with perfection, completeness, and harmony. … Continue reading Epiphany
Contemplating Grace 