Welcome to this blog. In today’s superficial and often deceptive world we all need positive, encouraging truth to guide us, train us, and assure us. I find that truth in God and I try to pass it on. As a father and high school teacher I have had the opportunity to listen to, empathize with, advise, and challenge my children and my students. The following notes capture some of those interactions. Hopefully they benefit you also.

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

259 Recenter

259 Recenter

Focus and rely on God and you will not only become stronger, but you will also experience a transforming closeness with him, especially as he delivers you through trials.

258 Expand and Engage

258 Expand and Engage

People are in a spiritual battle they cannot win alone. If you trust in God, you can be involved in his rescue mission of those people by allowing him to broaden your vision, increase your love, and fuel your engagement.

255 Surrender

255 Surrender

If you want to receive God’s help in healing your brokenness, his wisdom in decision-making, his intervention in circumstances, and his blessing in relationships you must surrender control by faith.