The day is March 19th. The place is San Juan Capistrano, California. A few days before this, a few cliff swallows arrived to scout out the area. On this day, called St. Joseph’s Day by the Catholics, every year without fail, thousands of the birds arrive from Goya, Argentina where they have spent the winter. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Creator’
Discovering the Peanut
Having a creation viewpoint toward the world is more than a mental exercise. The whole world has benefited from the work of those who viewed the natural world as designed. Take for example, the discoverer of the peanut.
George was born the year before the Civil War ended. One evening night riders raided the home and [...]
The Wonder of Language
Of all God’s creation, only people can truly converse. Several years go some scientists purported the idea that porpoises had a more complex language than humans do. If they are so smart, why are they the ones jumping through hoops for a free fish held by a person? The truth is, no animal’s communication even [...]
The Megapode or Incubator Bird
Imagine, a bird that does not sit on its eggs! How then do they stay warm to hatch? Meet the megapode, or incubator bird of Australia. The name means ‘big feet’ and they do have that! And these feet serve a very good purpose. The bird weighs 3-4 pounds fully grown. The male uses his [...]
Camels
Whenever I see a camel, I am reminded that God must have a sense of humor. It is, in my opinion, one of the homeliest animals alive. But, though it may not win a beauty contest, the camel is an amazing and unique creature.
It is called the “Ship of the Desert.” That is because the [...]