In writing I have tried to be genuine, humble, and open to listening and learning from God. I also try to put the advice into practice by God’s grace and power. As a reader I hope you approach these notes the same way. I pray they bless you and inspire you to become all God has designed for you to be and to do for his glory. He believes in you and wants the best for you. So do I. The most valuable gift I can give is to build you and others up and to help you draw near to God through Jesus. In time I hope God becomes your closest friend, your brightest future, and your deepest love.
Your friend and teacher,
Greenelsh
021 Find Pleasure in the Process
In graphic design as in life setting a goal and reaching it is very rewarding. Being able to hold the first copy of a book that you've produced, to hang a picture you've painted, to see in a magazine the ad you've designed, or to hear others enjoy the work you've...
020 Intentionally Appreciate
Life is made of relationships--first with God then with each other. In carrying out my daily responsibilities and battling challenges I know at times I overlook counting my many blessings, appreciating those around me, and thanking God for his loving care. Take...
019 Let God Work Through You
God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways when they trust and obey him. For St. Patrick’s Day some people just drink green beer or wear shamrock t-shirts. But many people honor the memory of Patrick because he followed God’s call to spread the good news of God’s...
018 Ride the Wind
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...
017 Discover Deeper Meaning
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...
016 Reign Over Rain
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...
015 Be Loved and Love
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....
014 Venture Higher Up and Farther In
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...
013 Recognize the Struggle
There is a battle going on for the hearts of teens. The struggles you face in wanting to have fun, feel special, experience real love, know peace, discover truth, be comfortable and secure, act wisely, balance responsibilities, and build a future are rooted in a...
012 Truly See
Do you have a keen ability to see? Are you are insightful, inquisitive, and creative? Keep developing your sight. It’s critical to success in graphic design, photography, and in life. Dorothea Lange recognized this when she said, “The camera is an instrument that...