Photo ©2026 by Amber Jurgensen
Commentary ©2026 by Russell Jurgensen
Sunday, May 10, 2026
On this Mother’s day, we are celebrating and appreciating mothers in our families, churches, and communities. Mothers play more roles than we realize, and many women who don’t have kids of their own also provide vital roles of a mother. In this photo a great grandmother (my mother-in-law) sits with her granddaughter as they chat and look out the window at nature.
We might think about the question of what we can do for mothers that is above and beyond what we normally do on other days. A card with thoughtful words is nice and giving her a break from normal chores is a great idea. I have to chuckle though because would a mother want to get some peace and quiet, or would she want to be with her family? Maybe it depends on how overworked she is but here is guessing that being with family is a common choice.
Whatever you do on this Mother’s day, may it be contemplative, and from the heart. To see an example of God’s love reflected in people let’s look at mothers. If mothers love us with the kind of intensity, self-sacrifice, and long suffering that they clearly do, think of how much God loves each one of us. Like mothers, he never gives up, never stops loving, never stops hoping that we will learn and grow and find true happiness.
With utmost respect and love, Happy Mother’s Day!