Photo ©2025 by Amber Jurgensen
Commentary ©2025 by Russell Jurgensen
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The things that strike me about this photo of Mount Rainier are the contrasts created by the mountain. It kind of looks like the plane from where the photo was taken has not gained enough altitude to go over the top. Later on, the plane flew over Mount St. Helens, which is about 6000 feet lower.
Regarding the contrasts which include the white snow and height of the mountain, we might compare that to our lives. I’ve heard it said that a good photo has nice contrast between the light and dark areas.
Consider the following verses.
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:9-13
The bright tones might be the zeal, fervor, and joyful hope. The dark tones might be the patience in affliction and sharing with people who are in need. But in all the tones, love is working.
So I’m thinking that to lead attractive lives, we need to practice love in all areas whether it be the grand fun areas or the lower more solemn areas. We can embrace those contrasts and not shun them.