Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Russell Jurgensen
Thursday, May 29, 2025
This photo doesn’t show much skill as a wildlife photographer since it is from the back. But it was fun to spot it in nearby woods. It is to my wife’s credit. She heard a commotion with several birds chirping angrily. She said it must be an owl. So, we followed the trail towards the noise, and she spied it in a tree.
The poor owl didn’t seem to be getting a wink of sleep. A Stellar’s jay was loudly chirping, and a robin was making diving passes at it. The owl just seemed to stoically fluff up its feathers and take it.
What are the reasons we might put up our defenses and block out the world? There seem to be so many dangers from so many directions, it is no wonder.
But there are good reasons to live in peace and joy.
But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children— with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.
Psalm 103:17-18
When we know God loves us unfailingly, we can afford to present a fluffy appearance. Not for defense, but for sharing that love with others.