Luke 2:25-39 KJV (25) And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. (26) And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before … Continue reading
Turtle Doves Offered
Luke 2:21-24 KJV (21) And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. (22) And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to … Continue reading
Holiday Spirit from Dawn’s Bloggy Blog
My friend, Dawn, who writes the Dawn’s Bloggy Blog, posted this and thought you might enjoy it. We met a few years ago at the Birding Festival in Titusville, FL. They travel in a motorhome and she never seems to run out of interesting adventures. These are Cedar Waxwings drinking. A sparrow and an American … Continue reading
Some Christmas Birds
Luke 2:15-20 KJV (15) And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. (16) And they came with haste, … Continue reading
Christmas is Coming!
It’s December and time to celebrate Christmas again. Many will be busy getting wrapped up in the excitement of the “Holiday Season” while those of us here at our blog will be celebrating the real meaning of Christmas. We hope to have some articles that present “Christmas” as it should be, the birth of … Continue reading
Birds In Hymns – Whence Comes This Rush Of Wings?
Whence Comes This Rush Of Wings? We…are come to worship Him. (Matthew 2:2) Words: French carol from Bas-Quercy; translator unknown. Appeared in Carols Old and Carols New, by Charles Lewis Hutchins (Boston, Massachusetts: Parish Choir, 1916), number 460. Music: Bas-Quercy Whence Comes This Rush Of Wings? Whence comes this rush of wings afar, Following straight … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird Of The Week – Chestnut-mandibled Toucan
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Chestnut-mandibled Toucan ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 12/09/10 I think everybody, birders and non-birders, likes Toucans. They’re one of the iconic, almost cartoonish, animals that were introduced to as young children and I remember Toucans (and Gnus) featuring in posters for Guinness stout in Ireland in the 1950s. … Continue reading
Formed By Him – New Series
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. Rev. 4:11 (Blue Jay by Dan) Formed By Him Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of … Continue reading
Interesting Things – Butterfly Colors
One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek; That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple. (Psalm 27:4) More Butterfly Colors than You Can See – from Creation Moments The … Continue reading
Formed By Him – Bearded Barbet
I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field is mine. (Psalms 50:11 ESV) Formed By Him – Bearded Barbet The Bearded Barbet (Lybius dubius) is an African barbet of the western and central parts. Barbets and toucans are a group of near passerine birds with a worldwide tropical … Continue reading
Formed By Him – Copper Birds
While working on my photos again, came across several pictures of these Copper-rumped Hummingbirds. What a fantastic color they show. These copper colored birds are not the only ones with that hue. Searching through the Birds of the World, I found that there are Copper Pheasants and Sunbirds. Then there is a Coppersmith Barbet, Copper-tailed … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – O For A Closer Walk With God
… and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. (Rev 3:4) Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Musician: Old Irish Tune O For A Closer Walk With God O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heav’nly frame, A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! … Continue reading
