She Who Laughs

Photo and Commentary (c)2025 by Maylan Schurch Friday, January 17, 2025 A few days ago, in a line at a pharmacy drive-through, I pulled to a stop behind this car. Since the pause was a long one, I noticed what was written on the license plate frame (I’ve blocked...

Natural Environments

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, January 16, 2025 The ferns growing on this small building caught my eye. I wouldn’t want plants growing on my roof. But I have heard of sod roofs where grass grows, so it seems kind of natural that ferns...

Learnings

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Darren Milam Wednesday, January 15, 2025 In our Sabbath School class, we are studying Paul’s letter to the new believers of Philippi. Throughout the book of Philippians, Paul encourages the members of the church to continually grow, learn...

Green-crowned Brilliant II

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Robert Howson Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Imagine yourself in the shoes of King David. He is on the verge of handing over the reins of authority and power to his son Solomon. What can he say to motivate his heir-apparent to rule in such a...

The Love of God

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, January 13, 2025 The photo is a sunrise picture taken from Whidbey Island. I couldn’t see the sunset from this spot because of a hill behind me. I like these verses about how God loves us despite what we do...

Undone

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, January 12, 2025 I don’t want to brag (well, maybe just a little) but my sister was Betty Crocker of Alaska. At a rather young age, too. She was a senior in high school and gained this title by achieving the...