And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. (Hebrews 9:22 KJV) As we continue the mini-series of the “Easter Birds”, today we look at the blood that was shed by Jesus Christ on the cross. When we see these “Blood” Birds, may we be … Continue reading
On My Father’s Side
Received this from an e-mail, and thought it would be appropriate for today. This version is by the The Barn Again Gang. It says volumes about our Lord Jesus Christ The Gospel Message Wordless Birds *
Cedar Waxwing – Fruit Passer…
Cedar Waxwing – Fruit passer… ~ by a j mithra As for the living bird, he shall take it, and the cedar wood, and the scarlet, and the hyssop, and shall dip them and the living bird in the blood of the bird that was killed over the running water: (Leviticus 14:6) Historians say that … Continue reading
Formed By Him – “Sword and Piercer” Birds
When Jesus was taken to the temple for His dedication, Simeon met Mary and Joseph and told Mary: And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (Yea, a sword … Continue reading
Formed By Him – “Thorn” Birds
Thorns are mentioned many times throughout the Bible and in the Gospels it is presented in several applications: For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth … Continue reading
Formed By Him – “Whip” Birds
When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and poured out the changers’ money and overturned the tables. (John 2:15 NKJV) Whips have been used for many years. According to Wikipedia: The word whip describes two basic types of tools:- A … Continue reading
Formed By Him – “Palm” Birds
Yesterday was the traditionally known day of “Palm Sunday.” Many this week celebrate and remember the last week of the Lord Jesus Christ before His sacrifice on the cross for the sins of mankind. Thought it might be interesting to look at the birds that have “Palm” in their names. In Leviticus the Bible tells … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Canary (Yellow) White-eye
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Yellow White-eye ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 4/15/11 This week’s bird, the Yellow White-eye is a mangrove-dwelling relative of the widespread and familiar Silvereye. While the Silvereye is well-known in gardens and orchards of all the more densely populated areas of mainland Australia and Tasmania, the Yellow White-eye … Continue reading
Birdwatching Without Going Birdwatching
Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches…. O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. (Psalms 104:12, 24 ESV) It has been hard to find the time lately to go out on a birdwatching trip, but … Continue reading
Birds In Hymns – The Sands of Time Are Sinking
Based on: Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. (Revelation 19:7 KJV) Words by – Anne R. Cousin, in The Christian Treasury, 1857. From this hymn came the title of Cousin’s 1876 work, Immanuel’s Land and … Continue reading
Red-billed Quelea – Unity Unplugged
Red-billed Quelea – Unity Unplugged ~ by a j mithra The term quelea bird usually refers to the species Quelea quelea, the Red-billed Quelea, native to bush, grasslands, and savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa. Red-billed Quelea is one of the weavers, birds that build elaborate enclosed nests by weaving together strands of grass and other plant … Continue reading
Formed By Him – Plants and Pollinator Birds
And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. (Genesis 1:30 KJV) God has created an amazing bird, the Malachite Sunbird, and a beautiful flower, … Continue reading
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