by Mark Greenelsh | Mar 6, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
This week as I listened to the radio on my drive to work, a desperate lady called in to the show hosts. She tearfully confessed that she felt unloved and disconnected to the point that she struggles even to love others. It broke my heart. She is disabled and she said,...
by Mark Greenelsh | Feb 27, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
A few days ago Russia invaded Ukraine. Although some commentators portray Russia as an evil aggressor and Ukraine as an innocent victim, that depiction is too simplistic. In situations like this, it is worth researching a variety of sources besides mainstream media to...
by Mark Greenelsh | Feb 20, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
The last couple of weeks I have been discussing God and faith with a couple of young men who stopped by my house. Currently their views on the nature of God and his plan of salvation draw from a number of sources. I shared with them key truths from the Bible,...
by Mark Greenelsh | Feb 12, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
One of the disciplines effective people have in common is remaining open to learning. Art Costa and Bena Kallick identified this as one of 16 Habits of Mind. I try to instill in my high school students a love for learning which will hopefully continue well after they...
by Mark Greenelsh | Feb 6, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
Many of my high school students struggle with anxiety, which is common during teenage years. In fact, right now people of all ages seem to be battling anxiety due to the fears and uncertainty related to the pandemic. In class to help students, we discussed a few...
