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Creation week, Chicken or the…
Creation week, Chicken or the Egg?. Genesis 1.
Sermon by Messianic Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky.
Sermon by Messianic Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky.
Red-Eared Sliders
Mar 14, 2026
Adam and Eve, our little red-eared sliders (turtles) frequently stack themselves one on top of the other.…
Golden Plover and The Trunk Fish
Feb 01, 2026
The golden plover flies to the artic to mate and raise their baby birds. However, before their babies are old…
Pelicans
Jan 04, 2026
The pelican has a protection mechanism that is awesome! That skilled "fisherman" bird can dive from a 65-foot…
Iguanas
Nov 15, 2025
Speaking personally, the iguana is not our favorite creature here in these sub-tropical Keys. Those reptiles…
Macaws
Jul 21, 2025
"There was loud disagreement going on. Maxine and Rainbow were perched far apart screeching at one another.…
Loggerhead Turtle
Jul 01, 2025
Research shows that Florida beaches account for a third of the world population of loggerhead turtles. And…
Tigers
Jun 14, 2025
It's really not by accident that the powerful tiger was chosen the world's "favorite animal" when thousands…
Roseate Spoonbill
May 19, 2025
There are six kinds of spoonbills, but the only kind you'll find in the Western Hemisphere (where we live) is…
Hemlock Trees
Apr 04, 2025
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of…
Seahorse
Mar 25, 2025
It's hard to believe, looking at its picture, but a seahorse has much more than the shape of its head to make…
Sloth
Jan 18, 2025
God designed life-sustaining mechanisms for all His creatures—even the slowest moving—but we humans have…
Racoons
Dec 30, 2024
(Too bad little raccoons aren't eager to use their energies in good ways—but instead they're full of…
Sea Otters
Nov 30, 2024
It is normal for a marine animal to have a layer of fat to protect it from cold ocean water. Normal—except…
Moose
Nov 01, 2024
Moose are BIG mammals! They start out as 20- to 35-pound newborns—but when just five days old, while nursing…
Blue Marlin
Sep 20, 2024
Some creatures seem to have everything now! We wonder what God's original plan was for them; what His future…
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Abraham Saw the LORD
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Moss
"God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). Did you ever go for a walk in the woods? Did you ever see something that looks like…
Foundation Genesis
According to the most recent polls, over the past 50 years, Americans have been pretty consistent in their belief of the six-day Creation…
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…
Not by Accident Periodical Cicadas
Some creatures take years before they make a sound; in fact that's what some not-by-accident cicadas are just waiting to do! Read on:
Not by Accident Chameleons
There has been documentation of nearly 180 different species of chameleons in this world—each unique in its own way—but all chameleons…
Bombardier Beetle
It's Not By Accident time again—time to meet another of God's special creatures—that has a defense system that may make you a Believer!
Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers seem to delight in pecking and pounding with their beaks into trees—or drumming onto metal for the sheer joy of the sound as…
Toucans
"Excuse me, excuse me!"
Alligators
It's not by accident that even a mother alligator gives her babies watchful care during the first two years of their lives.
Ravens
One wonders WHY God created the raven with an intelligence which they often use manipulatively over other animals.
Bald Eagles
"The Bible verse found in Isaiah 40:31 says they who "wait upon the Lord . . . shall mount up with wings as eagles."
Manatees
"A mechanical creature, the manatee, at A KEY Encounter, waves very slowly as people pass by. But it appears so real that many persons…
Doves
Doves are found all over the world and are normally unafraid of humans.
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…
The Fox
A fox has all sorts of built-in equipment it can use or techniques for survival it can apply in case of emergency. It may not be "right"…
Honey Bees
Honey bees are organized and focused— "done right" by their Creator who programmed them with not-by-accident equipment suitable for each…
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…
The Coyote
A female coyote chooses whom she will mate with - sometimes her choice is unwise! But then there are badgers, whose life role can change by…
Crabs
The Dromia (or Sponge) Crab, with his ten legs, doesn't move swiftly.
Osprey
The osprey, or fish hawk, is the only daytime-hunting bird of prey that feeds almost exclusively on live fish.
Elephants
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,…
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.
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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,…
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…
Iguanas
Speaking personally, the iguana is not our favorite creature here in these sub-tropical Keys. Those reptiles enjoy bright and beautiful…
Scrub Jays
The long tail feathers of Scrub Jays make these colorful songbirds appear larger than they really are.
Frigate Birds
The magnificent frigate bird is one of nature's most aerial of all birds.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ants
"Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise." Proverbs 6:6
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…
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…
Donkeys
Donkeys are often misunderstood and dismissed as "stubborn." But for those who get to know them well, they are wonderful treasures of…
Sand
“Thus says the Lord: ‘Do no wrong’” (Jeremiah 22:3). This picture shows the ocean, and on the edge of the ocean there is a big, sandy…
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…
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…
The Shrike
Different varieties of shrikes are found in many countries. Endemic to the USA is the Loggerhead Shrike...who bears acquaintance! Amazing,…
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,…
Chameleons
“Your hands have made me and fashioned me.” Psalm 119:73
The Miracle of the Heavens
The initial shock of stellar majesty inspires a new appreciation for the word awesome.
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…
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 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…
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…
Honey Bees
Honey bees are organized and focused— "done right" by their Creator who programmed them with not-by-accident equipment suitable for each…
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…
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…
The Coyote
A female coyote chooses whom she will mate with - sometimes her choice is unwise! But then there are badgers, whose life role can change by…
