“I’m delighted to share the signs and miracles that the Most High God has worked in my life. His signs are superb! His miracles so powerful! His kingdom is everlasting. His rule is for all time.” Daniel 4:2-3 Common English Bible (CEB) Avian and Attributes – Superb SUPERB‘, a. [L. superbus, proud, from super.] 1. Grand; magnificent; as … Continue reading
“They send forth their little ones like a flock, And their children dance.” (Job 21:11 NKJV) “All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.” (Proverbs 15:15 NKJV) Flamingos or flamingoes /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊz/ are a type of wading bird in the family Phoenicopteridae, the only bird family in the order Phoenicopteriformes. Four flamingo species are distributed … Continue reading
Peru’s Marvellous Hummingbird (from Creation Moments) In that day the LORD of hosts will be for a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty to the remnant of His people. (Isaiah 28:5) In 1835, when scientists first saw Peru’s most unusual hummingbird, they were so overcome with its beauty that they gave it the … Continue reading
LESSON XXI. HUMMING BIRDS. 1. The most beautiful humming birds are found in the West Indies and South America. The crest of the tiny head of one of these shines like a sparkling crown of colored light. 2. The shades of color that adorn its breast, are equally brilliant. As the bird flits from one … Continue reading
In the Artistic Birds – Galliformes Order I, you were introduced to some of the birds the Bare-faced Curassow, Crested Guineafowl, Gambel’s Quail, and the beautifully designed Golden Pheasant. The Himalayan Monal definitely can be described by this verse, relating to the design of the tabernacle. “He has filled them with skill to do all … Continue reading
As mentioned, these “Artistic Birds” will be presented in “sort of” the Taxonomic Order. The first few orders do not have any particularly “artistic” birds. They were mostly created to blend in with their environment. Most likely for protection. These first Orders are: STRUTHIONIFORMES – Ostriches RHEIFORMES – Rheas APTERYGIFORMES – Kiwis CASUARIIFORMES – Cassowaries … Continue reading
James J. S. Johnson made a remark on the Tickle Me Tuesday post. Dr. Jim, as I call him, suggested that we revive the Tickle Me Tuesday series. The last one was posted in 2015, so I am sure by now, there must be some more funny videos to discover. In fact, this Epic Crow … Continue reading
Here is a great article from Answers in Genesis that tells about the Eagle and their young. We have used these passages here, but Troy Lacey has done quite a bit of research about this. It is definitely worth reading. “Deuteronomy 32:9-14 is an inspiring passage which speaks of God’s care for Israel. Written by Moses … Continue reading
Tickle Me Tuesday II – Laughing Kookaburras James J. S. Johnson left me a remark on a Tickle Me Tuesday post. Dr. Jim, as I call him, suggested that we revive the Tickle Me Tuesday series. The last one was posted in 2015, so I am sure by now, there must be some more funny … Continue reading
Bezalel was given much wisdom and understanding to help in the construction of the Tabernacle. He then was given the ability to train others to help. They were given abilities to help do the work also. Today, as Christians, we each are given talents and gifts to help in building the Church. Are we using … Continue reading
While reading through the New King James Bible in Exodus, the word “Artistic” works and “Artist” designs appears thirteen times. In the King James Version, this word is translated “Cunning” or “Curious.” Other versions; NASB uses “skillful”and “inventive”; the ESV uses “skillfully or skilled” “artistic”; the AMP uses “skillfully or skilled” and “artistic designs.” The … Continue reading
“To Him who made great lights, For His mercy endures forever— The sun to rule by day, For His mercy endures forever; The moon and stars to rule by night, For His mercy endures forever.” (Psalms 136:7-9 NKJV) SUN, n. 1. The splendid orb or luminary which, being in or near the center of our … Continue reading
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