Baskets

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, January 19, 2025 I like baskets. When I see a display of them, my eyes light up and I have to mutter my Cautious Consumer Mantra a few times, “Feel free to admire without needing to acquire.” There’s something...

Breaking Through

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, January 18, 2025 This past Tuesday on a morning walk, I glanced up at the eastern sky and noticed the sun glimmering through the clouds in a dramatic way. I snapped the photo, and then went to work on it with my...

She Who Laughs

Photo and Commentary (c)2025 by Maylan Schurch Friday, January 17, 2025 A few days ago, in a line at a pharmacy drive-through, I pulled to a stop behind this car. Since the pause was a long one, I noticed what was written on the license plate frame (I’ve blocked...

Natural Environments

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, January 16, 2025 The ferns growing on this small building caught my eye. I wouldn’t want plants growing on my roof. But I have heard of sod roofs where grass grows, so it seems kind of natural that ferns...

Learnings

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Darren Milam Wednesday, January 15, 2025 In our Sabbath School class, we are studying Paul’s letter to the new believers of Philippi. Throughout the book of Philippians, Paul encourages the members of the church to continually grow, learn...