by Mark Greenelsh | Mar 15, 2017 | Notes from Greenelsh
On my drive into work today the bittersweet reality hit me that the chapter on another term of school is ending. Along that line, someone once said, “When God closes a door, he opens a window.” So even though high school or something else might be ending for you, it’s...
by Mark Greenelsh | Mar 14, 2017 | Notes from Greenelsh
Sunday afternoon I was eating my lunch out on our porch which is one of my favorite spots on a beautiful, warm afternoon. I like to play a quick round of speed chess and listen to the breeze sing to the trees while tickling their leaves. Contemplating my next game...
by Mark Greenelsh | Mar 5, 2017 | Notes from Greenelsh
This morning I woke to the sound of rain pouring over our porch gutters. It looks like it’s been raining most of the night. I hadn’t expected that. Several others things happened this weekend which could get me down, or dash my day, but I won’t let them douse my...
by Mark Greenelsh | Mar 1, 2017 | Notes from Greenelsh
If you have been reading several notes in this ongoing blog hopefully you understand why I write as a friend. Simply put, it’s because God loves you. Do you realize that? Sometimes we need to be reminded of that glorious truth and just let it sink into our hearts....
by Mark Greenelsh | Feb 25, 2017 | Notes from Greenelsh
I just got back from a ski trip with my students. It was fun and the scenery was breathtaking. I especially enjoyed the chairlift and hike. A spiritual lesson I take away from it is that God is always calling us higher up and farther in. When we accept his invitation...