by Mark Greenelsh | Oct 29, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
Last week I wrote about dwelling in the land that God offers you when you become a part of his family by trusting and obeying Jesus. That “land” is spiritual right now and later it will also have a physical aspect to it during the millennial reign of Jesus and after...
by Mark Greenelsh | Oct 22, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
If you follow this blog/podcast you know that I enjoy hiking. The break from routine, the freedom to explore, and the delight of discovery refresh my soul. I see handiwork of God in the breathtaking panoramas, dramatic skies, intricate flowers, diverse wildlife,...
by Mark Greenelsh | Oct 15, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
My son and I have enjoyed watching The Rings of Power movie series. If you are a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy trilogy of good triumphing over evil in middle earth, then I’m sure you would like this series also. In the episode we saw this week two close friends must...
by Mark Greenelsh | Oct 9, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
This week an incident took place at a football game which serves as an example of a role we should all play. While the Los Angeles Rams battled against the San Francisco 49ers, a man interrupted gameplay by running onto the field brandishing a smoke flare emitting an...
by Mark Greenelsh | Oct 2, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
The school district where I teach has several construction projects underway. They need to bring down older buildings in order to create something new and better suited for its purpose. When I see a site in development I’m reminded of how this is also true with people...
by Mark Greenelsh | Sep 25, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
On two occasions this week some of my high school students engaged in a lively discussion that escalated into a yelling match. The topics were important and heartfelt, so each party argued passionately for their point of view. Unfortunately neither side really...
