Lee’s Eight Words – The Fowls Of The Heaven Have Their Habitation

March 12, 2018 by JJSJ

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THE FOWLS OF THE HEAVEN

HAVE THEIR HABITATION

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“By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. Psalm 104:12

Singing-birds – ©Beliefnet.com

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Lee’s Seven Words – Satisfied With The Fruit Of Thy Works

March 11, 2018 by JJSJ

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SATISFIED WITH THE FRUIT

OF THY WORKS

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“He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of Thy works.” Psalm 104:13

Green-crowned Brilliant (Heliodoxa jacula) Females Feeding by Raymond Barlow

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Lee’s Six Words – That Thou Givest Them They Gather

March 10, 2018 by JJSJ

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THAT THOU GIVEST THEM

THEY GATHER

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“That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.” Psalm 104:28

Western Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma californica) ©WikiC

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Lee’s Five Words – These Wait All Upon Thee

March 9, 2018 by JJSJ

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American Robin (Turdus migratorius) in nest ready to eat ©WikiC

THESE WAIT ALL UPON THEE

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“These wait all upon Thee; that Thou mayest give them their meat in due season.” Psalm 104:27

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) in nest ready to eat ©WikiC

[Note: God uses parent birds as His preprogrammed agents, to feed baby birds!]

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Lee’s Four Words – They Gather Themselves Together

March 8, 2018 by JJSJ

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Spot-billed Pelicans, Black-headed Ibises & Painted Storks nesting at Garapadu ©WikiC

THEY GATHER THEMSELVES TOGETHER

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“The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens. Psalm 104:22

Wikipedia

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Gatorland’s Fearless Egret

March 7, 2018 by Lee

Brave or Crazy Great Egret Gatorland by Lee 3-6-18

“He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.” (Psalms 18:17 KJV)

Brave or Crazy Great Egret Gatorland by Lee 3-6-18

“Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.” (Psalms 64:1 KJV)

Lee’s Three Words – It Is Night

March 7, 2018 by JJSJ

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Southern Brown Kiwi (Apteryx australis) ©WikiC

IT IS NIGHT

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“Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.“ Psalm 104:20

Southern Brown Kiwi (Apteryx australis) ©WikiC

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Lee’s Two Words – The Stork

March 6, 2018 by JJSJ

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A Storks on their Nest

THE STORK

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“Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.” Psalm 104:17

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Lee’s One Word – Drink

March 5, 2018 by JJSJ

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DRINK

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“They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst. Psalm 104:11″

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Newest Articles on the Kid’s Blog

March 3, 2018 by Lee

Barred Owl at Circle B by Lee

Our latest trip to Circle B Bar Reserve was rewarded with my first sighting of a wild Barred Owl. We have seen them in Zoos, but never in the wild.

See – Bible Birds – Owl’s Provision

Bible Birds – Holding On With My Feet

Blue-Winged-Teal-Dabbling ©Flyways USFWS

Birdwatching Term – Dabbling Duck

White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera) Cropped ©WikiC

Birdwatching Term – Frontal Shield

Winter Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) by Ian

Jenny Wren Arrives – Chapter 1

Hope you will check these out and if you like them, consider following that blog also. Lots of interesting things to share with your children and grandchildren.

“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” (Deuteronomy 6:5-7 KJV)

No, the posts aren’t scripture, but there are always principles to grow and learn by. Enjoy!

Sharing the Gospel

Bible Birds – Owl’s Provision

March 3, 2018 by Lee

Barred Owl at Circle B by Lee

“The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.” (Isaiah 43:20 KJV)

We were recently out to Circle B Bar Reserve and spotted this Barred Owl. There have been numerous articles here about this Owl, but this is the first time I have seen one in the Wild. I have heard them, but not seen them.

As we were getting our cameras out of the car [and my walker] we spotted a group of birders concentrating on one area. They pointed out a palm tree with a dark figure in it.

Barred Owl in the Palm Tree – Do you see it?

The rest of the photos have been lightened up to see it better. When we first spotted it, it was still, as if asleep. After walking to the marsh and back, I searched for the Owl again. Sure enough, he was still there. This time looking around. [top two photos] It is always enjoyable to spot an owl in the daytime. They are mostly nighttime birds.

“The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls” Why do they honor the Lord their Creator? One reason is because He “give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.” The water that is provided for people also provides water for the critters and birds to drink.

May this Barred Owl be a reminder of the love and provisions that the Lord provides for us. He cares about us and wants us to ask for and thank Him for all the good provisions (food, water, house, bed, clothes, parents, etc.) He gives.

“But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:” (Job 12:7 KJV)

See:

Bible Birds – Owls
Bible Birds – Barred Owl (at Lowry)
Birds of the Bible – Barred Owl (at Lowry)
Owl Family

A Heart Message

March 1, 2018 by Lee

Southern Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) ©WikiC

“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, … and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14 KJV)

Last weekend we had a great Missions Conference. All the missionaries that spoke were real “heroes of the faith.” Of all the Conferences at Faith Baptist Church, here in Florida, this was the best since we have been here. The Theme was For Such A Time As This! My heart was stirred as we listened to the heartbeat of these Christians who have dedicated their lives to go and reach others for Christ. Sometimes I grumble inwardly about having to fix problems on this blog, yet they have so many issues to deal with. They keep looking to the Lord to help them through. All the stories of problems and blessings from the Lord help us to remember that God is in control. Keep On, Keeping On!

On Sunday night, the final speaker was Mrs. Grace Fabian who was with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea. She has written a book about all that happened to them while they were there. Her husband was murdered, yet she stayed on to help translate the Bible into the language of that tribe. I found two YouTube videos online that tell much of what she told us.

Check out: Part 1 – https://youtu.be/k5_5UHqwiv4 and Part 2 – https://youtu.be/6wI-FUjtwdg

So, what does all of this have to do with birds? One of the missionaries serves in Togo, West Africa. The Lethers family had on their display table a book of birds from Togo. It was opened to a photo of a Sunbird. Thanks to the Birds of the World blogs that have been here, I was able to immediately put a name on it. [The name was covered]

I was birdwatching at the conference. Most birders, after a while, notice photos or birds no matter where they are. Hopefully, you have become more aware of the birds around you. Whether they are in the wild, a zoo, or even in a book, your eyes will drift that way. Mine do.

Checking the Wikipedia list of birds in Togo, West Africa, there is a huge number of avian wonder in Togo. Here are just a few of them: