Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Russell Jurgensen
Thursday, February 26, 2026
A simple cedar log section can have many uses. It could be a home for a small animal. It could be cleaned and turned into a traditional drum by stretching some leather over it. It could be used briefly for a cozy fire on a winter evening. Or it could become a display in a children’s classroom, among other things.
This log reminds me of Bible verses that can be applied in nearly any situation.
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ — Matthew 22:37-39
It is hard to define love, but fortunately we can use it all the time to make our own lives and others’ lives better.