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
Eggs Taste Better if Salted Dr. James J. S. Johnson Can that which is unsavory be eaten without salt? Or is there any taste in the white of an egg? (Job 6:6) Although we Americans sometimes over-salt our food, it is nonetheless true that it is perfectly Biblical to salt poultry eggs before you eat … Continue reading
OYSTERCATCHERS MUST BE GENTILES Dr. James J. S. Johnson These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat. And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all … Continue reading
Loggerhead Shrike: Converting Thorns into Meat-hooks Dr. James J. S. Johnson Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee, and he shall hang thee on a tree; and the birds shall eat thy flesh from off thee. (Genesis 40:19) Do Loggerhead Shrikes live where you live? Have you ever seen … Continue reading
Killdeer atop Killdeer: Appreciating Help from Others Dr. James J. S. Johnson And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone. (Ephesians 2:20) As you strive for a “higher” place in life (whether that be a little higher, or a lot higher, than where you started … Continue reading
Pinyon Jay, Grand Canyon’s Forester Dr. James J. S. Johnson “And herein is that saying true: one sowth and another reapeth.” (John 4:37) A wonderful way to appreciate the catastrophic impact of the Genesis Flood is to visit the Grand Canyon, in northern Arizona, a warm and arid panorama in America’s Great West. However, if … Continue reading
CRAZY AS A COOT! Dr. James J. S. Johnson And as he [i.e., Paul] thus spoke for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad!” But he [i.e., Paul] said, “I am not mad, most noble Festus; but I speak forth the words of truth … Continue reading
Shake a Leg (or 2 or 3 or 4), Crab-Eater! Dr. James J. S. Johnson He sends forth His commandment upon earth; His word runs very swiftly. (Psalm 147:15) Do you usually think of God’s Word as “running very swiftly”? Maybe not, but the psalmist portrays God’s commandment as being sent forth with a speed … Continue reading
“The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.” (Psalms 121:5 KJV) Avian and Attributes – Shade SHADE, n. [L. scutum, a shield.] 1. Literally, the interception, cutting of or interruption of the rays of light; hence, the obscurity which is caused by such interception. Shad differs from shadow, as it implies … Continue reading
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