Guns and Fear, Part 2

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

Guns and Fear, Part 2 Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul… Matthew 10:28a I ended last week’s Life Note by saying there is a reason Jesus taught that we should be willing to give up our lives instead of committing violence against another. It is the same reason … Continue reading Guns and Fear, Part 2

Guns, Mental Illness, and Jesus

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

Guns, Mental Illness, and Jesus Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” Matthew 26:52 On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, an 18-year-old gunman walked into two adjoining Uvalde, Texas classrooms of fourth graders and murdered 19 students and two teachers … Continue reading Guns, Mental Illness, and Jesus

Is the Church Canceling Christianity?, Part 4

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

Is the Church Canceling Christianity?, Part 4 And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Matthew 6:5 According to gospel accounts, Jesus divided his waking hours among three activities: prayer, … Continue reading Is the Church Canceling Christianity?, Part 4

Is the Church Canceling Christianity?, Part 3

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

Is the Church Canceling Christianity?, Part 3 The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:8 Last week I noted that Jesus divided his waking … Continue reading Is the Church Canceling Christianity?, Part 3