What Kind of Love

by | Jun 20, 2026 | Photo Parable

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...

Keeping Alert

by | Jun 18, 2026 | Photo Parable

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Maylan Schurch Friday and Sabbath, June 19 and 20, 2026  Around the corner just outside our cul-de-sac is a large community park, with a basketball hoop, a tennis (or pickleball) net, and swings and other large kid toys, plus lots and...

Before and After

by | Jun 17, 2026 | Photo Parable

 Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, June 18, 2026  It turns out that 3D printers are great for doing activities with kids. My four-year-old granddaughter scanned through a list of models that could be printed. Her discerning eye passed over the...

Gift or Garbage

by | Jun 16, 2026 | Photo Parable

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Darren Milam Wednesday, June 17, 2026 These images are unique and need a bit of explanation. A week ago, a crow left this chicken bone in our water feature in our garden. At first glance, it felt very intentional, almost like an offering...

Chipping Sparrow II –  Framed  

by | Jun 15, 2026 | Photo Parable

 Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Robert Howson Tuesday, June 16, 2026  Words have a way of taking on different shades of meaning when used in different contexts.  Take for example this picture of a Chipping Sparrow, framed by an old log  hollowed out by the passage of...

Basking in His Goodness

by | Jun 14, 2026 | Photo Parable

Photo ©2011 and Commentary ©2026 by Chuck Davis Monday, June 15, 2026 Building on the theme of the past few weeks, today’s photo is once again from the flanks of Mt. Adams. The scene scans southward to display Mt. Hood in the background. The foreground captures...