Photo ©2026 by Amber Jurgensen
Commentary ©2026 by Russell Jurgensen
In this mural in Seattle it seems uncertain of what it represents. Is it just a fun painting of bird houses? Or could it represent the close proximity of people living in nearby buildings? Or maybe it is a deterrent to keep pigeons from loitering because it confuses them!
After searching the web, I found a few more possibilities. Birdhouses can depict a connection with nature. Birds in general can represent peace and love, representing our common human bonds. Birdhouses sometimes represent sanctuary and nurturing for the soul.
I like this Bible verse.
Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.
Psalm 15:1
May we make our homes sanctuaries of peace as we think of God’s word that is unchanging even with the variable environment around us.