When I Consider! – Petrified Tree Trunks

“Evidence From Geology” Buried in an eroded hillside at Yellowstone National Park are petrified tree trunks protruding through multiple layers of earth. For many years a geological marker at this site (Specimen Ridge) stated that the trees were buried and petrified in place. The parallel layers were interpreted as successive forests buried by volcanic activity. … Continue reading

Interesting Birds – Fairywrens of Australia & New Guinea

I know all the birds of the mountains, and the wild beasts of the field are Mine. (Psalm 50:11) To listen – Fairywrens by Creation Moments There are 13 species of a brightly plumed little songbird known as the fairy wren. The birds are found in Australia and New Guinea. So colorful are their feathers … Continue reading

When I Consider! – Uniformitarianism

“Evidence From Biblical Accuracy” The belief in uniformitarianism (that the past history of our planet can be explained by slow processes over long periods of time) is not a new scientific revelation. Belief in evolution is built upon this foundation of uniformitarianism by denying that there have been major interventions by God in the past. … Continue reading

When I Consider! – Mabbul (Flood)

Evidence From the Worldwide Flood Mabbul Many people claim that Noah’s Flood was just a relatively small local event. Yet God clearly stated in Genesis 6:17 that the coming judgment would be a mighty flood of waters (mabbul mayim). The word for flood (mabbul), used in Genesis 6:17 for the first time, is only used … Continue reading

When I Consider! – Amazing Stick Insects

Evidence From Biology “One of nature’s masters of disguise is the stick insect. Stick insects are leaf eaters designed to look like little twigs. One tropical stick insect is as thick as a finger and the same color as the bamboo on which it is found. It even has swollen ridges just like bamboo! Other … Continue reading

Ian’s Bird of the Week – Olive-backed Oriole

Newsletter 2-19-2010 I’ve just revised the galleries for the Australian Orioles, so here is the Olive-backed Oriole. It’s less colourful than its Australian relatives, the Green/Yellow Oriole and the Australasian Figbird, but it’s an attractive bird all the same and one that I always enjoy seeing. The first photo shows a young adult. It has … Continue reading