From the Morning Bible Readings

Blessed is he who considers the poor!
The Lord delivers him in the day of trouble;
the Lord protects him and keeps him alive;
he is called blessed in the land;
thou dost not give him up to the will of his enemies.
The Lord sustains him on his sickbed;
in his illness thou healest all his infirmities.

–Psalm 41:1-3

Early winter storms have brought vibrant blooms to @blmnational landscapes across California. At Carrizo Plain National Monument, strong rainfall years can paint the Temblor Mountains in sweeping bands of color like those seen here.

Photo by Bob Wick pic.twitter.com/HOwp6E2lDy

— US Department of the Interior (@Interior) February 22, 2026