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...
by Mark Greenelsh | Nov 12, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
Last week I had my digital art students create a leaf mosaic using an autumn color scheme. They turned out well. I’m always impressed with the creativity of my students. Mosaics are an art form that goes back for centuries. Artists use small, mundane, irregular pieces...
by Mark Greenelsh | Nov 5, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
This week I inflamed my left eye when I tried to remove my contact lens. I usually wear glasses, but for sports or certain occasions my contact lenses are a better solution. On Monday I put in contacts instead of glasses as a better complement to a giraffe costume I...
