“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21 KJV) Surprise! We are finally at the last of the Anatidae Family of Ducks, Geese, and Swans. There are 31 left, and today we will reveal the rest of them. … Continue reading
*** FOR THEY WATCH FOR YOUR SOULS *** “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.” (Hebrews 13:17 KJV) Momma Mallard and 2 Babies … Continue reading
SAFETY MONITORING by Canaries, Crayfish, and Brook Trout Dr. James J. S. Johnson Canary “recruited” for Mining Safety (U.K. gov’t/public domain) Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me. (Ezekiel 3:17) It’s good to have warning … Continue reading
*** NOW THOSE WHO ESCORTED PAUL *** “Now those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left.” (Acts 17:15 NASB) Mute Swan and Escorts * More Daily Devotionals *
We made a short birdwatching trip over to Lake Morton in Lakeland, FL recently. Dan wanted to check out something with his camera and of course I tagged along. As I have mentioned lately, my back is acting up, so I just walked about 40 feet and sat on a bench. It is amazing what … Continue reading
*** COAT OF MANY COLORS *** “Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colors. (Genesis 37:3) Green Jay (cyanocorax luxuosus) by DavesBP * More Daily Devotionals *
CHICKADEE-DEE-DEE DANGER “And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.” (Matthew 8:20) Millions of North Americans are familiar with the call of the Black-Capped chickadee: “Chicka-dee”. However, most bird-watchers know that the little chickadee communicates danger … Continue reading
*** FAITH GROWS EXCEEDINGLY *** “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,” (2 Thessalonians 1:3 NKJV) Knob-billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos) ©WikiC * More Daily Devotionals *
APPRECIATING WHITE IBISES (AND OTHER BIRDS IN FLORIDA) Dr. James J. S. Johnson All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. (1st Corinthians 15:39) Christian birdwatchers can enjoy the variety that God has given to … Continue reading
*** PUFFED UP *** “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;” (1 Corinthians 13:4 NKJV) Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) Male©WikiC * More Daily Devotionals *
*** HIDING *** “Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.” (Psalms 32:7 KJV) Smith’s Longspur (Calcarius pictus) ©WikiC * More Daily Devotionals *
*** CLAY SAY TO HIM THAT FASHIONETH IT *** “Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?” (Isaiah 45:9 KJV) Birds building mud nest on window sill … Continue reading
