A Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath Day. It is good to give thanks to the LORD, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, And Your faithfulness every night, (Psalms 92:1-2 NKJV) Even though our vacation didn’t go according to “our” schedule, the Lord … Continue reading
Jenny Has a Good Word for Some Sparrows The Song, White-throated and Fox Sparrows. The Burgess Bird Book For Children * Listen to the story read. CHAPTER 3. Jenny Has a Good Word for Some Sparrows. The morning after the fight between Jenny and Mr. Wren and Bully the English Sparrow found Peter Rabbit in … Continue reading
Here is an interesting video that I thought you might enjoy. God has given animals an instinct to assist their own. Shouldn’t we as Christians also be ready and willing to help others? Isa 41:6 Everyone helped his neighbor, And said to his brother, “Be of good courage!” * Saw this on the lastest Dusky’s … Continue reading
Birdwatching Term – Mobbing In the recent article, The Old Orchard Bully – Chapter 2, the whole group of birds united to chase off the Black Cat. That is called, “mobbing.” Some ask why don’t the bigger birds fight back? Here are a few quotes from various sources: “This behavior – like calling your family … Continue reading
Norman Joins The Baseball Team by Emma Foster There once was a stork named Norman. Every morning from a high spot in a tree he would watch the children from a nearby neighborhood walk down the street to the bus stop. The bus stop was right next to the zoo, which was where Norman … Continue reading
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count. (Psalms 40:5 NASB) We finally took some time to go see what birds were at Lake … Continue reading
Bird-Brain Might Be a Compliment! Hey, boys and girls, Golden Eagle here. How have you been since last time? Do you ever wonder why the Universe is here? Why is the Earth here? Why are we alive? Is there something after death? Will I see my departed loved ones again? What is my purpose for … Continue reading
The Old Orchard Bully The English or House Sparrow The Burgess Bird Book For Children * Listen to the story read. CHAPTER 2. The Old Orchard Bully. Peter Rabbit’s eyes twinkled when Jenny Wren said that she must look her old house over to see if it was fit to live in. “I can save … Continue reading
And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. (Luke 23:33 NKJV) Today’s birds were chosen because of the words of the Hymn, “At Calvary.” Because of Jesus’ Love at Calvary, through His Grace, Mercy, and … Continue reading
Jenny Wren Arrives Introducing the House Wren The Burgess Bird Book For Children * CHAPTER I. Jenny Wren Arrives. * Listen to the story read. Lipperty-lipperty-lip scampered Peter Rabbit behind the tumble-down stone wall along one side of the Old Orchard. It was early in the morning, very early in the morning. In fact, jolly, … Continue reading
The Burgess Bird Book For Children By Thornton W. Burgess TO THE CHILDREN AND THE BIRDS OF AMERICA THAT THE BONDS OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THEM MAY BE STRENGTHENED THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED PREFACE This book was written to supply a definite need. Its preparation was undertaken at the urgent request of booksellers and others who have felt … Continue reading
Vulture Introduction And these you shall regard as an abomination among the birds; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, the vulture, the buzzard, (Leviticus 11:13 NKJV) Christian Standard Bible (CSB) “but these are the ones you may not eat: eagles, bearded vultures, black vultures, Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) “but these you … Continue reading
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