Photo © 2026 by Amber Jurgensen
Commentary © 2026 by Russell Jurgensen
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Tulip season is starting to wind down in the Skagit Valley, but there are still plenty of blooms out at the moment. This photo contrasts a section with just one color with another section that has a variety of colors.
While looking at this image, I pondered the age-old question of diversity. Is it better to have only uniformly colored flowers like on the right side? Or is it better to have diversity in colors like on the left? It seems with flowers, there is no perfect color, and we like to see the variations and contrasts.
It is like that with people, where God gives everyone different talents and personalities. We wouldn’t want everyone to be the same. We are each unique and special. When we strive to learn and follow God’s law of love, it produces a pleasing picture that anyone can be delighted to see. That kind of desire can’t be forced, as demonstrated countless times in history. It comes from practicing what we believe, encouraging, and being involved to build up those around us.