Looking to the Son

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, July 9, 2026 It is the time of year for wild daisies, and they are putting in a good showing.  This field of flowers made me think about looking to Jesus. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise...

Nearly Complete

Photo and Commentary (c)2026 by Darren Milam Wednesday, July 8, 2026 If you remember from last week, my images and reflections centered around the idea of being “not finished.” I shared photos of a garden project, specifically the concrete paver patio I...

Praying Mantis

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Robert Howson Tuesday, July 7, 2026 It serves well as the classic example of hypocrisy.  Not that it is, of course, but that’s the role we seem to have assigned it.  For the Praying Mantis is equipped with two-spiked forelimbs which give...

Shaken Heavens

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Shelley Schurch Sunday and Monday, July 5 and 6, 2026 I’m writing this on July 4. It’s evening, so the bombs are bursting in air. There’s something about a holiday that takes you back. I’m remembering the 4th of July parades of my...

Power from on High

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, July 4, 2026 Scattered throughout our housing development I’ll once in a while spot neighbors who’ve ventured into solar power. This usually takes the form of three or four modest panels directed toward the east or...

Cue Card

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Maylan Schurch Friday, July 3, 2026 Every night a week ago (June 22 – 26), Shelley and I spent over three hours helping with our congregation’s Vacation Bible School. This year the title was “Rainforest Falls,” and the program was...