Two Ladders

Photo ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath and Sunday, December 13 and 14, 2025 According to the time stamp on the above photo, it was almost exactly this Friday evening’s sunset when I snapped this shot. I’d just walked out of our cul-de-sac when I noticed this display....

Please Say That Again!

Photo ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Friday, December 12, 2025 The above photo takes a bit of explaining. What you’re looking at is the screen of my PC, the computer I type my sermons on. The phrase in the center of the display, “the God of all comfort,” was “typed” by my...

Non Bumper Crop

Photo ©2025 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, December 11, 2025 Two years ago I had a little success with planting herbs in an unused wheelbarrow. I recall carefully watering them every day, and moving them under cover during rainstorms. It yielded cups and cups of basil...

From The Darkness Below

Photo ©2025 by Darren Milam Wednesday, December 10, 2025 During a recent stroll through the nearby woods, I caught a glimpse of these maple leaves, (growing on a Vine Maple tree). As you can see, the sunlight is penetrating the thin green leaves, almost highlighting...

Lincoln’s Sparrow III

Photo ©2025 by Robert Howson Tuesday, December 9, 2025 As a child, intent on darkening in those squares next to the bird’s name on my checklist, I felt frustrated. Frustrated that I was unable to find a Lincoln’s Sparrow, even though it was supposed to reside in the...

The Color of Snow

Photo ©2005 and Commentary ©2025 by Chuck Davis Monday, December 8, 2025 For the past 18 years, I have led snowshoe walks for the US Forest Service. The photography snowshoe walk is one that I really enjoy. I ask each of the photography-walk participants, “What color...