Have you ever observed the superb skills of a Kingfisher making a headlong dive from an overhanging branch into a pond? The true origin of the Kingfisher’s name isn’t certain. But if you have seen him come up with a large fish, you must agree he is aptly named the king fisher! However, since many … Continue reading
Bird’s With Faces Like Garfield’s Face
Garfield is having a bit of a time getting his face in order this morning. So, just thought you might want to see a few birds with a face that could give Garfield Competition! “Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has … Continue reading
Garfield’s Face and Bird’s Faces
Just thought you might enjoy seeing some birds who may not have their Face Awake Yet! “So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.” (Genesis 1:21 NKJV) … Continue reading
Birds That Can’t Fly – Creation Moments
Birds That Can’t Fly – Creation Moments Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.” There are quite a number of birds that cannot fly. This sometimes … Continue reading
Dabbler or Diver
1 Corinthians 2:10-13 “The Spirit, not content to flit around on the surface, dives into the depths of God, and brings out what God planned all along.” (The Message) The Hooded Merganser ducks have finally arrived for the winter on the small pond behind my office in Georgia. Not only are they so unlike our … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Better Than The Birds IV
While listening to Wisdom For The Heart on BBN (Bible Broadcasting Network), I heard this message by Pastor Stephen Davey and wanted to share it. His message was “Better than the Birds” and of course it caught my attention. There are four parts, but I am only sharing the introduction and part four here. Better than … Continue reading
Here am I, Where are You?
As Christians, we all have a duty to speak as the Canada Goose facing the hazards of migration honks: “Here am I…where are you?” There are many – family members, friends, coworkers, schoolmates – that are lost and on the wrong course. They will never find the right course and follow Jesus if we, the ones that know the right path, don’t call out to them to follow. Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Better Than The Birds III
While listening to Wisdom For The Heart on BBN (Bible Broadcasting Network), I heard this message by Pastor Stephen Davey and wanted to share it. His message was “Better than the Birds” and of course it caught my attention. There are four parts, but I am only sharing the introduction and part three here. Better than … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Moment – Spangled Drongo
For the New Year we had the hopeful Wise Owls. Well 2020 is less than three weeks old and it’s been a bumpy ride already in various parts of the world such as Australia and Iran. So the current bird of the moment is the Australian (Spangled) Drongo. Anyone familiar with Australian slang will know … Continue reading
Kingfishers And Kookaburras – From Creation Moments
Genesis 1:20 “And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.” I remember watching a kingfisher, sitting on the branch of a tree, overlooking the pool beneath one of the waterfalls in Neath Valley in … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Better Than The Birds II
Better than the Birds Luke 12:6-31 Birds of the Bible – Better Than The Birds was the introduction to the “Better Than The Birds” message by Pastor Stephen Harvey. We were told that “1. Worry denies the gracious care of God.” Now for part II: 2. Secondly, worry depreciates the higher value of mankind He’s not finished … Continue reading
From The Deepest Wilderness, To The Most Crowded Cities
From the deepest wilderness, to the most crowded cities The great thing about enjoying birds is that you can experience that joy just about anywhere you go! Even if we’re shut indoors at a meeting or conference, we can simply pick the seat next to the window and find our avian friends. In his chapter … Continue reading