Genesis
Grapes
Mar 11, 2024
"Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good" (Psalm 100:4, 5). When you feel hungry, what…
The Amazing Camel and its Creator
Feb 04, 2024
If you ever doubted that God exists, meet the Very Technical, Highly Engineered Dromedary Camel. When I'm…
Canada Geese
Dec 18, 2023
You can't mistake the largest of all geese, the Canada Goose, for any other bird. Their size and…
Frogs
Nov 17, 2023
"I love the Lord, because He has heard My voice" (Psalm 116:1). Next time you go to a pond, see if you can…
The Sun
Aug 21, 2023
"God is faithful" (1 Corinthians 10:13). When God made our world, He did not want it to be dark all the time.…
House Cats
Aug 10, 2023
“Six days you shall work, but on the seventh day you shall rest” (Exodus 34:21). What animal so you see in…
Moss
Jul 29, 2023
"God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). Did you ever go for a walk in the woods? Did you ever…
Foundation Genesis
Jun 24, 2023
According to the most recent polls, over the past 50 years, Americans have been pretty consistent in their…
American Robins
Jun 24, 2023
"He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7). Did you ever see a bird nest in a tree? How did that nest get there? A bird…
Not by Accident Periodical Cicadas
Mar 18, 2023
Some creatures take years before they make a sound; in fact that's what some not-by-accident cicadas are just…
Not by Accident Chameleons
Feb 21, 2023
There has been documentation of nearly 180 different species of chameleons in this world—each unique in its…
Bombardier Beetle
Feb 06, 2023
It's Not By Accident time again—time to meet another of God's special creatures—that has a defense system…
Woodpeckers
Jan 22, 2023
Woodpeckers seem to delight in pecking and pounding with their beaks into trees—or drumming onto metal for…
Alligators
Aug 28, 2022
It's not by accident that even a mother alligator gives her babies watchful care during the first two years…
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Whole Megillah
Peacocks
When a male peacock fans its tail so the highly elongated covering tail feathers actually can touch the ground on either side of him, he…
Chameleons
“Your hands have made me and fashioned me.” Psalm 119:73
Australian Platypus
With some features of a duck, a beaver, and an otter, the platypus is a mammal without nipples who still nurses, a male with venom and "a…
Bats
There is a good reason why Megabats are not gifted with "echolocation" as are the remaining 70% of all bats. The reason is simple: FRUIT…
Kinkajou
I had never heard of a kinkajou—the little creature without a bad odor—until a neighbor got one. It won our hearts:
The Miracle of the Heavens
The initial shock of stellar majesty inspires a new appreciation for the word awesome.
Life Lessons from the Crocodile Hunter
I'm not an avid nature enthusiast, but I always cherish opportunities to get closer to God's creation. I've made my fair share of treks to…
Monkeys
"God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." Genesis 1:27 What animal do you…
Sparrows
It is not by accident that song SPARROWS living in desert areas of the Southwestern USA look very different from the song sparrows who…
Cheetahs
You know you are looking at a cheetah if there is what looks like a black "tear mark" running from the corner of a spotted cat's eyes down…
Roborovski Hamster
Have you ever met a tiny mouse-like creature and fallen in love? Be careful, it may happen to you one day!
Porcupines
Not every "rodent" is as fascinating as the porcupine...nor are they as large...nor do others have the bad temper of a mother pore if her…
You Shall Not Eat...the Hare
I had a biology lesson resulting from my walk today in the latter part of February.
Turkey Vultures
The turkey vulture, who has some of the most amazing mechanisms to be found in a bird, was designed by a caring Creator to help deal with…
Donkeys
Donkeys are often misunderstood and dismissed as "stubborn." But for those who get to know them well, they are wonderful treasures of…
The Shrike
Different varieties of shrikes are found in many countries. Endemic to the USA is the Loggerhead Shrike...who bears acquaintance! Amazing,…
Butterflies & Moths
Most moths are out and about at night, while butterflies are usually on the wing in the daytime.
Tokay Gecko
Second largest among the gecko species, the foot-long aggressive Tokay gecko, with its blue grey body sporting red-orange spots and its…
Sheep and Lambs
Not all sheep are dumb, nor are they all "followers" as their overall reputation would have one believe.
Ants
"Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise." Proverbs 6:6
The Anhinga
The anhinga, if measured by appearance, to say the least is a sharp dresser! (Black and white is classy, and this large, dark-feathered…
Seagulls
The size of seagulls can vary from 11 to 31 inches in length, and researchers say there are over 50 species of them around the world.
Scrub Jays
The long tail feathers of Scrub Jays make these colorful songbirds appear larger than they really are.
Northern Cardinals
A person would have to have a heart closed to beauty not to enjoy the sight of the gorgeous red feathers of the male cardinal who wears a…
The Miracle of Water
In Genesis1:2, we read of GOD’s Spirit moving (or hovering) over the face of the water. On the beginning of the second day water covered…
Opossum
At home one morning the barking would not stop.
Bears
For some of God's creatures it is definitely not by accident but rather part of God's design that they gain weight—rapidly! Take bears,…
Northern Cardinal
A person would have to have a heart closed to beauty not to enjoy the sight of the gorgeous red feathers of the male cardinal who wears a…
Lightning Bug
The not-by-accident design of the flashing mechanism of the lightning bug is far superior to that of our incandescent light bulbs that are…
Key Deer
Like all newly-born white-tailed deer, the fawn in the key deer sub-species has a beautiful coat of camouflage: brown with white spots.
Hummingbirds
The hummingbird is the very smallest of all birds, with some species being just a bit over two inches in length.
Ants
The ants' brains are the largest of any insect, and their mushroom-shaped appendages have been found to function similar to the gray matter…
Goats
The often-pictured mountain goat can thrive in elevations too high and cold for even trees to grow.
Frigate Birds
The magnificent frigate bird is one of nature's most aerial of all birds.
Dolphins
One very real need for every creature is to stay alive and, for this, one needs to breathe. For us, breathing is automatic. But not for a…
Chipmunks
It hardly seems possible that the Least Chipmunk, weighing barely over an ounce (about the weight of a slice of bread) or the largest…
Key West Chickens
There's an estimated 24 billion chickens around the world—definitely not considered to be endangered!
Cats
Just four cats among 30+ species of felines have the ability to roar: the lion, tiger, leopard and jaguar.
Wood Frog
It is not simply that the wood frog can survive for months, hibernating in temperatures that get down to minus 80° F that makes it so…
The Creature with Blue Blood and Many Hearts
It is normal to have one heart and because having one heart is pretty common in most varieties of animals, we might not even stop to…
Gardening Ants
Another fascinating relationship, which has been observed in nature, concerns the Bull's Horn Acacia tree of Central and South America.
Burrowing Owl
The Burrowing Owl lives with unique "NOT BY ACCIDENT" design! Look at the nest material used for the babies of the round-headed,…
The Deceptively Sweet Lemon and Strawberry
When asked if a strawberry or a lemon is sweeter most people without a doubt would probably say the strawberry without hesitation.
Intelligent Design or Random Chaos?
I think the fundamental issue of this controversy has become mired in stereotypes and stubbornness on both sides. “Creationists” and…
Red-Eared Sliders
Adam and Eve, our little red-eared sliders (turtles) frequently stack themselves one on top of the other. Someone thought it a sign of…
Golden Plover and The Trunk Fish
The golden plover flies to the artic to mate and raise their baby birds. However, before their babies are old enough for a trip south,…
God's Amazing Grass
In the Torah (Bible), we read “Then God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields…
Iguanas
Speaking personally, the iguana is not our favorite creature here in these sub-tropical Keys. Those reptiles enjoy bright and beautiful…
Pelicans
The pelican has a protection mechanism that is awesome! That skilled "fisherman" bird can dive from a 65-foot height, slam into the water,…
Foxes
Foxes are one of the many animals mentioned in the Jewish Bible. Foxes are part of the dog family and can be rather small. With that in…
Macaws
"There was loud disagreement going on. Maxine and Rainbow were perched far apart screeching at one another. For the sake of sanity in the…
Loggerhead Turtle
Research shows that Florida beaches account for a third of the world population of loggerhead turtles. And one of the most intriguing…
Tigers
It's really not by accident that the powerful tiger was chosen the world's "favorite animal" when thousands of persons from over 70…
Sloth
God designed life-sustaining mechanisms for all His creatures—even the slowest moving—but we humans have off-this-planet-alive insurance!
Seahorse
It's hard to believe, looking at its picture, but a seahorse has much more than the shape of its head to make it unique! Each of these…
Roseate Spoonbill
There are six kinds of spoonbills, but the only kind you'll find in the Western Hemisphere (where we live) is by far the most colorful.…
Racoons
(Too bad little raccoons aren't eager to use their energies in good ways—but instead they're full of mischief—so have a bad reputation!)
Sea Otters
It is normal for a marine animal to have a layer of fat to protect it from cold ocean water. Normal—except for the sea otter! Did God…
Moose
Moose are BIG mammals! They start out as 20- to 35-pound newborns—but when just five days old, while nursing and already browsing for…
Blue Marlin
Some creatures seem to have everything now! We wonder what God's original plan was for them; what His future plan is, too. . . Read on:
Love Birds
The name "Lovebird" is an excellent brief description of colorful, pint-size parrots that make affectionate and happy pets—If they have…
Koala Bears
It's not by accident time now—to learn a bit about a furry animal who was created to thrive on what is poison to most other creatures!
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Key Deer
Like all newly-born white-tailed deer, the fawn in the key deer sub-species has a beautiful coat of camouflage: brown with white spots.
Pelicans
The pelican has a protection mechanism that is awesome! That skilled "fisherman" bird can dive from a 65-foot height, slam into the water,…
Iguanas
Speaking personally, the iguana is not our favorite creature here in these sub-tropical Keys. Those reptiles enjoy bright and beautiful…
Frigate Birds
The magnificent frigate bird is one of nature's most aerial of all birds.
Dolphins
One very real need for every creature is to stay alive and, for this, one needs to breathe. For us, breathing is automatic. But not for a…
Loggerhead Turtle
Research shows that Florida beaches account for a third of the world population of loggerhead turtles. And one of the most intriguing…
Macaws
"There was loud disagreement going on. Maxine and Rainbow were perched far apart screeching at one another. For the sake of sanity in the…
Tigers
It's really not by accident that the powerful tiger was chosen the world's "favorite animal" when thousands of persons from over 70…
Scrub Jays
The long tail feathers of Scrub Jays make these colorful songbirds appear larger than they really are.
Dogs
All 400 million dogs (the four-legged, domesticated type) running around in the world, have the same features in their paws: all have been…
Sparrows
It is not by accident that song SPARROWS living in desert areas of the Southwestern USA look very different from the song sparrows who…
Koala Bears
It's not by accident time now—to learn a bit about a furry animal who was created to thrive on what is poison to most other creatures!
African Grey
It is not by accident that the African Grey parrot is in a category of "prey" rather than "predator" in this troubled world of questionable…
Frogs
"I love the Lord, because He has heard My voice" (Psalm 116:1). Next time you go to a pond, see if you can find a frog. You might have to…
Moose
Moose are BIG mammals! They start out as 20- to 35-pound newborns—but when just five days old, while nursing and already browsing for…
Bats
There is a good reason why Megabats are not gifted with "echolocation" as are the remaining 70% of all bats. The reason is simple: FRUIT…
Ants
"Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise." Proverbs 6:6
Peacocks
When a male peacock fans its tail so the highly elongated covering tail feathers actually can touch the ground on either side of him, he…
Donkeys
Donkeys are often misunderstood and dismissed as "stubborn." But for those who get to know them well, they are wonderful treasures of…
Monkeys
"God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." Genesis 1:27 What animal do you…
Grapes
"Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good" (Psalm 100:4, 5). When you feel hungry, what do you like to do? Do you like…
Hemlock Trees
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked…
Love Birds
The name "Lovebird" is an excellent brief description of colorful, pint-size parrots that make affectionate and happy pets—If they have…
Roborovski Hamster
Have you ever met a tiny mouse-like creature and fallen in love? Be careful, it may happen to you one day!
The Sun
"God is faithful" (1 Corinthians 10:13). When God made our world, He did not want it to be dark all the time. So He made something very…
The Shrike
Different varieties of shrikes are found in many countries. Endemic to the USA is the Loggerhead Shrike...who bears acquaintance! Amazing,…
American Robins
"He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7). Did you ever see a bird nest in a tree? How did that nest get there? A bird put it there. Did the bird…
The Miracle of Water
In Genesis1:2, we read of GOD’s Spirit moving (or hovering) over the face of the water. On the beginning of the second day water covered…
Sea Otters
It is normal for a marine animal to have a layer of fat to protect it from cold ocean water. Normal—except for the sea otter! Did God…
Bears
For some of God's creatures it is definitely not by accident but rather part of God's design that they gain weight—rapidly! Take bears,…
