Here’s Seed for Thought By James J. S. Johnson Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. (Luke 8:11) Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever. (1st Peter 1:23) God’s Word is like good seed – it transmits … Continue reading
Tombstone Shootout – Vacation
After quickly passing through New Mexico, (NM Going West), Interstate 10 brings you to Arizona. While stopped at the Welcome Center, again to get maps and brochures, we were told to not miss stopping in Tombstone. We dove the about 25 miles south of I-10 to get there, but well worth the detour. Have you … Continue reading
New Mexico Going West – Vacation
After almost 900 miles traveling through Texas, we zipped through the 164 miles of I-10 through New Mexico. After seeing the Mount Cristo Rey along the way, we were in New Mexico and out before to long. We stopped at the welcome center and picked up the usual maps and brochures. As I was walking back … Continue reading
Mount Cristo Rey – Vacation
We finally arrived in El Paso, Texas, (May 9th) spent the night and then headed to New Mexico. On the way out of El Paso, I was just taking a few photos when we saw a cross on top of a mountain. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but … Continue reading
Texas Rest Areas
Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: (Genesis 18:4 KJV) Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, … Continue reading
Moving On – Vacation – Part 3
We have many more Houston Zoo photos to share, but for now, let’s move on with our vacation. In Birdwatching Along the Way, the last statement was “Vacation Goal #1 – Met.” We had arrived at Houston and visited with my niece and went to the Houston Zoo. On Thursday of that week, May 7th, … Continue reading
Meerkats at Houston Zoo
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. (Revelation 4:11 KJV) I know this blog is about birds, but the “Plus” in the name lets me show other critters. Every since the Meerkats where on the … Continue reading
Sunday Inspiration – Crows and Jays
The Corvidae Family has 143 species, of which many are known to people around the world. A member of this family, the Raven is a well recognized Bird of the Bible. On our recent vacation, in Arizona we were able to see a wild Common Raven and a Stellar’s Jay for the first time. Was able to add these to my … Continue reading
Wonga Dove and Taveta Weavers at Houston Zoo
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. (Psalms 55:6 KJV) Thought I’d share two videos and some photos of the Wonga Dove and the Taveta Weavers. They were in the Tropical Bird House which had enclosures with a glass in front … Continue reading
More Robbers – Chapter 17
More Robbers The Crow and the Blue Jay. The Burgess Bird Book For Children * Listen to the story read. CHAPTER 17. More Robbers. By the sounds of rejoicing among the feathered folks of the Old Orchard Johnny Chuck knew that it was quite safe for him to come out. He was eager to tell … Continue reading
Lord Help Us!
Supreme Court rules 5-4 that same-sex couples can marry in all 50 states Our Country has just decided to leave God totally out of our country. When a nation turns from God’s Truth, the Lord will no longer bless us like in the past. Shame on our country. “Behold, I set before you today a … Continue reading
Houston Zoo’s Four-eyed Fish
Then God said, “Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the face of the firmament of the heavens.” (Genesis 1:20 NKJV) I tried so hard to get a decent photo of the most amazing fish that I’ve ever heard of. Talk about a fantastic … Continue reading