Missing Protection

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, January 23, 2025 We had a chance to hike up the trails to South Tiger Mountain and came across a large blow down area from the last windstorm. This picture shows a small part of the area with many trees down. A...

Spreading Far and Wide

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Darren Milam Wednesday, January 22, 2025 This quarter for our Sabbath School class, we are studying the book of Philippians. I’ve referenced this before, but this past week was a good discussion on Paul’s positive attitude of being...

Great Curassow (male)

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Robert Howson Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Some birds are more fun than others. Let me clarify. What I mean by that is observing some birds is more enjoyable than seeing others. The reasons for that are varied, but let me suggest just a few:...

Uprooted

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, January 20, 2025 I saw what was left of this uprooted tree after it fell during a storm. Heavy winds, saturated ground and a shallow root system are probably the main reasons it fell. I read that most trees that...

Baskets

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, January 19, 2025 I like baskets. When I see a display of them, my eyes light up and I have to mutter my Cautious Consumer Mantra a few times, “Feel free to admire without needing to acquire.” There’s something...

Breaking Through

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, January 18, 2025 This past Tuesday on a morning walk, I glanced up at the eastern sky and noticed the sun glimmering through the clouds in a dramatic way. I snapped the photo, and then went to work on it with my...