“And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; (Revelation 21:19 KJV)
Blue-chinned Sapphire (Chlorestes notata) ©WikiC
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“And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.” (Acts 20:9 KJV)
Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) by Michael Woodruff
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“And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.” (Ecclesiastes 3:13 KJV)
Firey-throated and Volcano Hummingbird ©Raymond Barlow
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“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36 KJV)
Black-capped Chickadee Eating Freely from Hand
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“You have granted me life and favor, and Your providence has preserved my spirit.” (Job 10:12 AMP)
Providence Petrel (Pterodroma solandri) by Ian
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“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;” (Isaiah 32:18 KJV)
Black-winged Petrel (Pterodroma nigripennis) by Ian Montgomery
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“Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.” (Psalms 103:22 KJV)
Mixed Flock Scattering at Tampa Bay shore by Lee
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“So shall your storage places be filled with plenty,” (Proverbs 3:10a AMP)
Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) with Hoard or Grainary WikiC
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“And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be on every beast of the earth, on every bird of the air, on all that move on the earth, and on all the fish of the sea. They are given into your hand.” (Genesis 9:2 NKJV)
Blue Jay on Camera ©Funpic
[This Blue Jay forgot to be afraid.]
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“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14 KJV)
Broad-billed Prion (Pachyptila vittata) ©www.TeAra.govt.nz
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“I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.” (Psalms 81:10 KJV)
Northern Giant Petrel (Macronectes halli) by Dave’s BirdingPix
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“And Ruth said, entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee; for where you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. (Ruth 1:16)
Name and Credit for Bird Photo
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