Patiently Waiting

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Darren Milam Wednesday, January 21, 2026 When we really want something, waiting can feel almost impossible. Think back to when you were younger and counting down the days to a birthday, a long‑awaited trip, or something else you were...

Tundra Swan Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Robert Howson Tuesday, January 20, 2026 There are two species of swan shown here which are native to North America, the Trumpeter Swan and the Tundra Swan.  Even though the second species is the most widespread, it is...

He Puts the Smile on Our Face

Photo ©2010 and Commentary ©2026 by Chuck Davis Monday, January 19, 2026 I captured the image for today’s photo parable a couple of days before my birthday in 2010. Olallie Lake is one of my favorite locations for winter camping. Several times I have witnessed River...

Waiting Wrong and Right

Photo and Commentary (c)2026 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, January 18, 2026 We moved to Auburn, Washington, 44 years ago, mid-April. From three time zones away, we had rented, sight unseen, a little house near the church where my husband would serve as assistant pastor....

Secure???

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, January 17, 2026 This past Thursday while at a stoplight I noticed a red security truck ahead of me. These trucks are often used to transport cash or other valuables from place to place, and they’ve become...