God Is Everywhere

Recently we had an opportunity to visit Double Bluff Beach, on Whidbey Island. Part of this beach is an off leash dog park. Our favorite furry friend is in his senior years but we gave him the opportunity to run around and attempt to chase some of the coastal sea fowl...

Bachman’s Sparrow

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Robert Howson Tuesday, March 18, 2025 “The Lord helps those who help themselves.” That aphorism seems so right that many people page through their Bible looking for scriptural backing for this, or for something else they already subscribe...

Take Heart

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, March 17, 2025 I came across this discarded tire as I was negotiating a road that left a lot to be desired – at least in a passenger car!  I had taken it once before and it was not great but doable without...

“Beautiful.”

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, March 16, 2025 I found this note in a Bible I haven’t opened for a long time. It’s a Bible that is dear to me, though, because I bought it with money my father gave me for my birthday the year I turned thirty-five....

The Lord’s Reminder!

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, March 15, 2025 As you know, companies who are able to track your browsing information online are always ready to leap into your inbox, or wherever they can get at you, with product suggestions. The message above...

Instructions

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Friday, March 14, 2025 Let me hastily assure you of three things. First, my initial career was as a teacher of English, and even in my youthful ignorance I still realized how incredibly crazy my native language is. Second,...