“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24 KJV)” So far we haven’t seen many birds. My sister-in-law has a pond behind here with Mallards. Also, a Blue Jay has been calling, but has refused to show himself. The ponds around … Continue reading
Looking forward to our northern birds to begin heading down for the winter. Actually, there have been reports already of migrating birds in various places around Florida. Unfortunately, some of them currently in Florida may be grounded for awhile until Tropical Storm Gordon blows out of the state. “I would hasten my escape from the … Continue reading
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: … Continue reading
“Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.” (Jeremiah 8:7 KJV) This migrating stork was tagged with a tracking device and ended up running up quite a phone bill. … Continue reading
“If I say, “My foot slips,” Your mercy, O LORD, will hold me up. In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.” (Psalms 94:18-19 NKJV) A Black Skimmer chick holding on to it’s parent. Adorable! What verse(s) would you use for this photo? * Gideon
Ian’s Bird of the Moment – Masked Finch by Ian Montgomery Surprise, surprise: a Bird of the Moment! I’ve been on a couple of camping trips in the last few months, so I have a few birds to share with you. The first trip was prompted by some birding friends who had found some Red-browed … Continue reading
Then God said, “Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the face of the firmament of the heavens.” (Genesis 1:20 NKJV) My friend Woodstock, from the Peanuts cartoons has been entertaining me lately. This is just one of many that have lightened my day. Flying … Continue reading
As many of the readers of this blog know, I had back surgery on August 3rd. Before I mention the results of the surgery, I want to give some thanks. #1 I want to thank the Lord for His Watching over all that has happened during this. Thanks and praise to a wonderful Savior who … Continue reading
Egret Feathers, Worth More than Gold ! Dr. James J. S. Johnson The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear … Continue reading
Peregrine Falcon, Proactive Hunter Dr. James J. S. Johnson If you want to eat, go eat what is available! The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall lack. (Proverbs 13:25) And, if you want to eat well, go to work to get what you (and others who … Continue reading
SHADES OF SNOWIES ! Dr. James J. S. Johnson Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season… (Hebrews 11:25) Sometimes it seems like “a little pleasure” could be enjoyed, for a little while, somewhere else. As the happy little fish swam, toward a … Continue reading
Penguin Eggs Tragedy Dr. James J. S. Johnson There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but end thereof is the way of death. (Proverbs 14:12) Collecting a few penguin eggs, in Antarctica, sounds like a “cool” adventure (pardon the pun), but the adventure is not worth dying for. Even moreso, dying in a … Continue reading
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