Simple Prayer

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, January 27, 2024 Last year, in the office supply section of a thrift store, I noticed this colorful card which demonstrates handprinting examples for young schoolchildren. As a former English teacher, I can...

Intertwined

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Maylan Schurch Friday, January 26, 2024 Almost exactly a year ago, on a walk through our neighborhood, I noticed this intriguing sight. A newish-looking backyard fence had been thoroughly embraced by the vine-like branches of a nearby...

Winter Gifts

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, January 25, 2024 If we didn’t get snow in the winter when I was a kid, I would be disappointed. The grown-ups didn’t mind a snow free winter once in a while. I understand now, but it is still...

Eagle in the Moss

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Darren Milam Wednesday, January 24, 2024 I presume most of you have heard of Gorillas in the Mist. Well, this image isn’t from that. No, this image was taken from the Skagit River, near Marblemount, WA. If you live in the Seattle area and...

Bald Eagles II

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Robert Howson Tuesday, January 23, 2024 It’s easy to understand why the Bible writers used the eagle as a figure of speech to indicate speed, endurance, strength, and power. The Founding Fathers must have been impressed with these same...

All Creatures Great and Small

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, January 22, 2024 I saw this dragonfly in Magnuson Park in Seattle several years ago. (Magnuson Park, with at least 19 species, is THE place to see dragonflies in the Seattle area) I think it might be a female...