Little Blue Heron at a Rural Pondshore, Seen at a Summer Rekefest ~ by James J. S. Johnson Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. … Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into … Continue reading
2015 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 220,000 times in 2015. If it were an exhibit at the Louvre Museum, it would take about 9 days for that many people to see … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Nebuchadnezzar and Birds
While reading Daniel chapter 2 today in the Bible, I was captivated by a passage that mentions birds. Here is that passage: “This was the dream; now we will tell its interpretation before the king. “You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, … Continue reading
Lord’s Avian Wonders – Gnatcatcher Preening
“Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit. (Luke 12:35 NASB) A visit to Circle B Bar Reserve last week provide a great opportunity to watch a Blue-grey Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) preening. Normally, they are flitting from here to there and never stay put long enough to catch a photo, let along some video. To … Continue reading
Sunday Inspiration – Chats and Old World Flycatchers II
Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name. (Genesis 2:19 NASB) Last week’s Sunday Inspiration – Chats and Old … Continue reading
Good One – An Email
GOOD ONE We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly sitting and talking. Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, ‘Hi.’ He pounded his fat baby hands on the high chair tray. His eyes were crinkled in laughter and his mouth … Continue reading
Merry Christmas 2015
Merry Christmas That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which … Continue reading
Lord’s Avian Wonders – Sunbittern saying, “Where is It?”
At Lowry Park Zoo recently, we observed a Sunbittern rearranging the area. The bird keeper came by and put it all back in. He said, it is a normal occurrence. To me, it reminds me of those of you who will be opening presents for Christmas. Invariably, some piece of a toy or something gets … Continue reading
“Movie On Cwismus”
So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:6-7 NKJV) Here is a special video sent … Continue reading
The Bird
The Bird The bird flew to my window sill in the blinding swirling snow, I think the poor defenseless bird had no place to go. I wished that I could become a bird to guide it safely home, like Jesus Christ came down to earth so we wouldn’t be alone. Like birds when people loose … Continue reading
Birds in Christmas Hymns – Review
And when they had sung an hymn, they went out… (Mark 14:26a KJV) Here are the Birds in Christmas Hymns from the Birds in Hymns Page. Many writers of these hymns must have enjoyed our beautiful created birds and included them in these Christmas Hymns. Carol of Birds (Bird, Nightingale, Sparrow, Finch, Partridge, Nest), (Australian Birds) Christmas … Continue reading
O Holy Night – Card
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; (1 John 1:1 KJV) Please Click Here To See The Card Here is the video they used with it: * A friend sent … Continue reading