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HE DID FLY
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“(And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.” (Psalm 18:10)
Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) In Flight ©Flickr Tom Wicker
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Category Archives: Christian
Lee’s Two Word Tuesday – 7/5/16
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ARE CROWNED
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“The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.” (Proverbs 14:18 KJV)
Green-backed Firecrown (Sephanoides sephaniodes) ©WikiC
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Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance
Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV)
Today we celebrate the Fourth of July. This is a great telling of what this Pledge should mean to all of us Americans. Our country was founded on Christian Principles, but unfortunately, today many are turning their backs on those principles, wanting to do their own things.
Also, many are turning their backs on our Constitution and Bill of Rights. Again, they are wanting to do their own things. Lord help us to keep America on the right path.
While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. (2 Peter 2:19-20 KJV)
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. (1 Corinthians 8:9 KJV)
What will you do with Jesus?
Lee’s One Word Monday – 7/4/16
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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!
LIBERTY
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“Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” (2 Corinthians 3:17 NKJV)
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) ©WikiC, Snowy Egret by Lee, Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) by Raymond Barlow
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Lee’s Seven Word Sunday – 7/3/16
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FOWLS OF THE HEAVEN HAD THEIR HABITATION
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“Whose leaves were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their habitation:” (Daniel 4:21 KJV)
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) Nest Scene Reconstitution ©WikiC
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Sunday Inspiration – Thraupidae – Tanagers and Allies III
Yellow-scarfed Tanager (Iridosornis reinhardti) ©Dubi Shapiro
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?” (Psalms 11:1 KJV)
We start off this week’s segment of the Thraupidae Family with some Mountain Tanagers. They are very colorful creations from their Creator. Needless to say, they like to live in the mountains, mostly in Central and South America. These genera; Cyanicterus, Bangsia, Buthraupis, Cnemathraupis, Chlorornis, Wetmorethraupis, Anisognathus, Dubusia are considered Mountain Tanagers by Wikipedia.
Fawn-breasted Tanager (Pipraeidea melanonota) ©WikiC
Typical Tanagers: Pipraeidea, Iridosornis, and Thraupis (covered last week) are being included this week also. These occur from Mexico to Argentina.
Orange-eared Tanager (Chlorochrysa calliparaea bourcieri) ©Flickr Andres Cuevo
The last group Chlorochrysa is a genus of small colorful tanagers. Their natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God? Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people. (Psalms 77:11-14 KJV)
“Jesus Paid It All” – Men’s Father’s Day Choir
“While The Ages Roll” – Men’s Quartet
These were both sung on Father’s Day 2016 at Faith Baptist
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Sunday Inspiration – Thraupidae – Tanagers and Allies I
Sunday Inspiration – Thraupidae – Tanagers and Allies II
Lee’s Six Word Saturday – 7/2/16
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ONE OF YOU BE PUFFED UP
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“And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.” (1 Corinthians 4:6 KJV)
Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) ©USFWS
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Lee’s Five Word Friday – 7/1/16
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FAIRER AND FATTER IN FLESH
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“And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat.”
(Daniel 1:15 KJV)
Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) by Reinier Munguia
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Lee’s Four Word Thursday – 6/30/16
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AS FOR THE STORK
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“The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted; Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.” (Psalms 104:16-17 KJV)
Dan’s Wood Stork Tree
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Lee’s Three Word Wednesday – 6/29/16
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WATER TO DRINK
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“Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.” (Daniel 1:12 KJV)
Great Blue Heron (Drinking) at Lake Morgan by Dan
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Prothonotary Warbler And An Update
One of the birders that I follow, has a Channel on YouTube, VideoBirder of their birdwatching videos. This Prothontary Warbler, shows the difficulty that photographers and videographers have of trying to catch a bird. They flit all over the place and if your lucky or blessed, you may get a brief view. In this video, this beautiful bird sings, and then off he goes again.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. (Matthew 6:33-34 KJV)
As I was watching that video and thinking about the verse above, why do we worry or fret? Sometimes life is like that bird. We are busy going from here to there. Some times you can see him clearly and so in life things seem clear and we have “smooth sailing.” Other times, that bird is hidden behind the branches and you can’t see it so clear. In our lives things can have “bumps in the road” or problems that show up. Yet, the Lord knows all about it and guides us through those rough parts of our walk through life.
Right now, Dan and I have been dealing with health issues. One reason you have not seen very few, if any “birdwatching adventures” lately, is because we haven’t been on any adventures. At least not that kind. I am so thankful for James J. S. Johnson and Emma Forster for helping supply articles for the blog. Others have sent emails with birds which we have placed on the blog. Even the daily devotionals have helped keep this blog active. Dr. Jim, (James Johnson) as I call him, has even been helping with ideas for the devotionals.
Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) In a cavity nest ©WikiC
So, if you have wondered where the “adventures” have been, now you know.
First I slipped the disc in my back, back in the fall, and I have been living with that. Made it almost through the winter and caught Bronchitis, which usually last longer than I would like. Now Dan, who is our main photographer, at least the better one, has been dealing with something for almost the last two months. Even spent time in the hospital last week, and we are still dealing with tests and Doctor visits.
Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) Neal Addy Gallery
Like the bird, we are flitting here and there, yet, we can still sing. We have a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who knows all about our issues and none of this is catching Him by surprise. He knows what the outcome will be of the tests, diagnosis, and cure. Dan has lost quite a bit of weight and is still weak, plus other issues. We are just resting and trusting in Him. Many of our friends are praying to us and your prayers will also be appreciated.
If a day gets missed and no blog comes out, this may give you an idea why. We are looking forward to getting back out there birdwatching and trying to catch a photo of birds like that Prothontary Warbler, or a Warbler we see here. Lord’s Blessings on all of you.
Palm Warbler by Dan
“Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:31 KJV)
Prothonotary Warbler – All About Birds
Prothonotary Warbler – Wikipedia
Lee’s Two Word Tuesday – 6/28/16
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A FRIEND
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“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24 KJV)
Greylag Goose (Anser anser) Pals Walking ©Pinterest
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