I know all the birds of the mountains, And the wild beasts of the field are Mine. (Psalms 50:11 NKJV) This weeks Sturnidae Family is rather large with 123 species presently. (Twenty-three are Mynas; three are Rhabdornis; one Coleto and the rest are Starlings.) Here in the U. S., when we think of a Starling it is … Continue reading
Lord’s Avian Wonders – Can’t We Talk In Private?
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. (Psalms 119:127 KJV) On Tuesday, Dan and I took a ride over to Gatorland in Orlando. Just wanted to share a sequence of photos of some Blue-and-yellow Macaws (Ara ararauna) I took. One allowed me to get a nice view of him (or her) and … Continue reading
Lord’s Avian Wonders – Bad Feather Day
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. (Psalms 91:4 KJV) For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.(1 Peter 2:19 KJV) Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to … Continue reading
Sparrow Quote from The Life Project
The Life Project by Don Merritt is a blog I follow. Here is an interesting quote from Jesus and His relationship with the Disciples: Jesus wraps up this thought with the example of a sparrow. Who watches out for sparrows? Actually, we could ask something like: Who cares at all about sparrows? Jesus gives us … Continue reading
A Vulture Thanksgiving
A Vulture Thanksgiving by Emma Foster Once, in a small town, there lived a dozen or so turkey vultures. Every day, they would all gather on high places like totem poles or electrical wires and look around for food. But it was during Thanksgiving break that all of the vultures that lived in the town … Continue reading
Endemic Treasures of the Cook Islands: Atiu Swiftlet and ‘Gospel Day’ Holidays
Endemic Treasures of the Cook Islands: Atiu Swiftlet and ‘Gospel Day’ Holidays James J. S. Johnson I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, for your fellowship in the Gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this very … Continue reading
What Has Evolution Given To The World? – Creation Moments – Re-posted
WHAT HAS EVOLUTION GIVEN TO THE WORLD? “I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.” (Ecclesiastes 1:14) We get lots of interesting letters and e-mails here at Creation Moments. Most of them are positive, but occasionally we hear from someone who … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Foundation #3 Updated
We will continue on with the Birds of the Bible – Foundation series. If you have not read the previous blogs: Foundation #1 Updated Foundation #2 Updated In the last blog the “Fall” of Adam and Eve was mentioned and because of that, the “Curse” is now on them and all of God’s creation. Death … Continue reading
Choreographed Choir on the Wing: Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Choreographed Choir on the Wing: Birds of a Feather Flock Together Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25) James J. S. Johnson [ Fair Use credit: https://files.allaboutbirds.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/starlings.jpg ] Not only do “birds … Continue reading
Sunday Inspiration – Mockingbirds and Thrashers
“Do not curse the king, even in your thought; Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom; For a bird of the air may carry your voice, And a bird in flight may tell the matter.” (Ecclesiastes 10:20 NKJV) Mockingbirds have been one of my favorite birds. They used to nest in a bush outside … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving – 2015
Happy Thanksgiving! Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! (1 Chronicles 16:8 NKJV) Today we celebrate Thanksgiving here in America. When I went back to see what had been posted in the past, there is not much more could be said. See the list of … Continue reading
Enter Into His Gates With Thanksgiving
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving James J. S. Johnson 1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the Lord He is God; it is He Who hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and … Continue reading
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