by Mark Greenelsh | Dec 17, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
Yesterday we finished the fall semester at the high school where I teach. It was a busy week as students completed projects and took final exams. Excitement for the winter break grew as the week went on. A common question I heard amongst students and staff was, “Are...
by Mark Greenelsh | Dec 11, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
As I reflect on the significance of Christmas I’m struck by various responses to Jesus’ majesty. Jesus is God the Son who became a man born as a child in Israel 2,000 years ago. His mission was to save the world which he accomplished by living the life each person...
by Mark Greenelsh | Dec 3, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
This week we entered the advent season. Advent means coming or arrival. It refers to the arrival of Jesus, God the Son, who became a man, born as a baby 2,000 years ago in Israel. Each Christmas people celebrate the birth of Jesus because he saves people from their...
by Mark Greenelsh | Nov 25, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
Yesterday people in the United States celebrated Thanksgiving. The tradition goes back 400 years when a colony of pilgrims migrated to New England to escape religious persecution and bring the good news of God’s love and salvation to people who most likely had not...
by Mark Greenelsh | Nov 19, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
A couple of weeks ago people across the United States voted for various local, state, and federal positions and propositions. An effective democracy is governed by the people for the people. Therefore voting and getting involved in community service is vital. It helps...
