Barren Life

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Darren Milam Wednesday, May 14, 2025 When you hear the word “barren,” what comes to mind? I’d wager it’s not images of thriving, abundant life—am I right? By definition, “barren” means unproductive, incapable of growth. So why would I...

Roseate Spoonbill

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Robert Howson Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Pick up just about any introductory book on North American birds and you’re likely to find a section which shows a wide variety of bill types which different species employ to make a living. And almost...

An Angry Sky

Photo ©2011 and Commentary ©2025 by Chuck Davis Monday, May 12, 2025 In Matthew 8:26 NIV, we read: “Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.” In this photograph, the Gold Creek Valley and Alta Mountain are visible under a...

What She Kept

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, May 11, 2025 On really rainy childhood days, when to go outside would mean getting too cold and drenched, I would often ask my mother if we could look in her cedar chest together. She always said Yes. It was a big,...

Little Feet

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, May 10, 2025 A week ago, at the back of our church sanctuary, Shelley caught sight of the above scene and pointed it out to me. I quickly pulled out my smartphone and snapped the photo. I happen to know that those...

Not Quite True

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Friday, May 9, 2025 A little over a week ago, Shelley and I were in a large, popular food store to do some potluck-shopping. As I was bagging our food at the end of the checkout line, I couldn’t resist taking a photo of the...