Arctic Terns – The Light Seekers The Arctic Terns see more daylight than the other birds, cos, it flies about 19,000 kilometers from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back every year during migration…. Which means, in its life time it would travel a distance equal to going to the moon and back… We too … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – Prayer For Creation
I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. (Genesis 9:13 ) Words: Cathy Yost, 2000. This hymn was the winning entry in October, 2000, of a national Creation Hymn Competition sponsored by the Central Presbyterian Church of Houston, Texas. Music: … Continue reading
Love and Sorrow
Many of my friends have sent me the photos of the Swallow that was hit by a car and then how her mate reacted. I found this YouTube by kirchiman1000 of that email and decided to post it. It shows the feelings and concern that birds have for each other. The post of Skippy’s birthday … Continue reading
Worship – Our Mating Song
Worship – Our Mating Song ~ by a j mithra If birds don’t sing, they wouldn’t find a mate and if they don’t find a mate, there would be no reproduction… If there is no reproduction, there would a major Ecological disaster… If we don’t worship, the presence of the LORD wouldn’t be there, if … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Cape Barren Goose
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Cape Barren Goose ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter 08-14-10 Here’s one, the Cape Barren Goose, from the other end of Australia for a change, taken last year at the euphemistically named Western Treatment Plant at Werribee southwest of Melbourne. It’s a large goose, to 100cm/40in in length with drooping … Continue reading
Disciplined Avian
Disciplined Avian ~ by a j mithra Birds are very disciplined in every area of their lives.. Be it, food selection, preening their feathers, their songs, their courtship, their nesting, their migration and all that they do, they are so well organized and disciplined… We human, preach about discipline, but, never are we disciplined in … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – The Thrush
Even the stork in the sky Knows her seasons; And the turtledove and the swift and the thrush Observe the time of their migration; But My people do not know The ordinance of the LORD. (Jeremiah 8:7 NASB) The Thrush is only used in one verse and then in only the CEV, (ERV), GNB, LITV, … Continue reading
The Seasons Are Fixed By Wisdom Divine
The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted; Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies. He appointed the moon for seasons: … Continue reading
Scare Scarer
Scare Scarer ~ by a j mithra Birds get scared only when the scarecrow has human smell on it… But, after the rain, the smell vanishes and the birds are not scared anymore… Come all ye people, get wet and let the Holy Spirit rain and scare the scare away… My beloved spake, and said … Continue reading
Happy Birthday – Skippy at National Aviary
Today is the 23rd birthday of “Skippy” the Black-necked Stilt. We met him on Friday at the National Aviary in Pittsburg, PA. Dan and I had the privilege of visiting the National Aviary recently and thoroughly enjoyed our two days we spent there. “Skippy” is not on exhibit, but is behind the scenes and well … Continue reading
Birds – Watchers of Light
Birds – Watchers of Light ~ by a j mithra Changes in the level of sunlight, causes migratory birds to migrate… Are you ready to migrate to heaven? Cos, the darkness is fast approaching and THE LIGHT is on the way to trigger the migration for the last time… Watch therefore, for ye know neither … Continue reading
Birds in Hymns – Thou Sweet, Beloved Will Of God
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Romans 12:2 KJV) Words: Gerhard Tersteegen, Geistliches Blumen-Gärtlein, first edition, 1729, Book III, number 19 (Liebwerther, süsser Gottes-Wille); translated from German to English … Continue reading
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