Stories

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, June 25, 2026 When I look at a scene like this, a couple of things come to mind. One is the amount of effort and coordination it takes to get people to where they are going. The other is all the stories that a...

H2O of the Sky

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Darren Milam Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Clouds are interesting, at least to me. They are simple but unique. In simple terms, a cloud is condensed water floating in the sky. Interesting, right? So, when we look up and see the fluffy or (in...

Bay-breasted Warbler

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Robert Howson Tuesday, June 23, 2026 The Wood Warblers of the New World are quite different than the Warblers of the Old World.  For one thing, the vast majority of these small birds are attired in contrasting colors of yellow and black. ...

Ripples of the Gospel

Photo ©2011 and Commentary ©2026 by Chuck Davis Monday, June 22, 2026 My father grew up on the north end of Devils Lake on the outskirts of what is now Lincoln City, Oregon. I remember his stories about the swans the frequented the dock where he learned to swim. I...

What Kind of Love

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, June 21, 2026 It’s Father’s Day – a big Thank You to each father who reads these words! The older I become, the more I realize how life is all about relationships, and good relationships require a lot from you. I...