Chestnut-sided Warbler and friend

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Robert Howson Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Intent as I was upon photographing the male Chestnut-sided Warbler that had conveniently positioned himself in front of my lens, I totally overlooked the story that was taking place right in front of my...

The Creator vs the Creation

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, July 8, 2024 These wildflowers are called scarlet gilia or skyrockets. They grow on the east side of the Cascades in Washington and are found from Southern British Columbia down to Northern Mexico. Their bright red...

Two Barks

There are two barks in this photo, but only one is visible. The other is audible, on random days. Too audible! You’re looking at the short trail that connects our neighborhood sidewalk with the Lake Youngs Reservoir Trail, a favorite part of our daily walks. To the...

“July 6”

Expository Sermon on Galatians 5 by Maylan Schurch Bellevue Seventh-day Adventist Church 7/5/2024 ©2024 by Maylan Schurch (To hear this entire worship service, click the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrkHJFvbjhs&t=2400s) Please open your Bibles...

Escaping from Paradise!

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, July 6, 2024 Several times in our blogs, Shelley and I have mentioned the Lake Youngs trail, along a high wire fence which encloses one of Seattle’s most important water reservoirs. We’ve also mentioned our...