This week, something I had never thought about before popped into my mind.
What do seabirds drink? Well, the obvious answer is water. But then I wondered about seabirds that live in the arctic. All the fresh water they could possibly find would most likely be frozen. So what do they drink? The answer is a little surprising. They drink salt water. Seabirds are equipped with salt glands located above their eyes which gather the salt from the blood stream and then releases it from the nostrils. The densely salty fluid then runs down grooves in the beak and fall back into the ocean. This is another fascinating example of the creator's incredible design. He made these seabirds perfectly to fit into their environment.
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The greatest gift of all is one we all have.
It is something you have never given to someone, because they already have it, and because you don’t have an extra one to give. It is a gift you received before you left the womb and a gift that is irreplaceable. This gift is life. Life. A word full of meaning. A thing full of joy, sorrow, pain, gain, loss, friendship, and so much more. Life is full. Who is the gift giver? And why would He give such a gift to any of us knowing we would abuse it? The gift giver is God. The God of everything. The God who created the world. He created you, too. He gave you life. And you abuse it. I abuse it. We are life-abusers. But that’s why Jesus came. He came to save our broken, filthy, abused lives. The question is, why? Think about it this way. If you gave someone a gift that you loved and saw to be good, and that person defiled it—I mean truly messed everything up—what would you do? Would you walk away and never talk to that person again? Maybe. But you would probably want to fix it if you could. Well, God wanted to fix us. He wanted to save our lives because He loves us. And that’s what He did. God gave us a gift. He wants us to keep it. So let’s keep it and use it to its full potential. You have a gift. Live it well. 2017 was the most painful year of my life.
Countless things went wrong. My trip to the hospital was just part of the pain. Another part was the death of a very close loved one from church. I could try to make a list of everything that went wrong this year, but I won’t. It wouldn’t be profitable. All I can say is I learned a lot about life. I learned that bad things happen. No matter what we want to believe, sin is in this world, and bad things will happen in this life. It doesn’t matter how much faith you have, or how much you read the Bible. Bad things will happen. Good things will happen too. This year was also a year in which my relationship with the LORD, with my family, and with my church has grown immensely. Through the hardships, I have matured a lot. I have high hopes for 2018. I hope that there will be less suffering and sorrow. Less pain. But I know that if the pain continues, I will grow closer to what matters, just like this year. But let’s hope the sky will clear. Let’s hope for happiness. No matter what happened to me this year, I have found peace where I always find it. I found a way to smile with my friends and family in the face of death. I have found a way to laugh even in the darkest night. That way is Jesus Christ. I hope you have found this light in the darkness just like I have. If you haven’t, it is never too late. You can find this light right now. Close your eyes, bow your head, and cry out to God. Ask Him to enter your life. You will never regret it. If you have any questions or comments, please talk to me. I’ll help with anything I can. No matter what happens, happiness can be found in Christ. So, happy new year! Why do you speak? And why doesn’t your dog? When did language start? These are all great questions to ask. Language fascinates me. I find it incredibly beautiful, useful, and sometimes confusing, but I love it. I have always liked it. Recently, however, something struck me that made my appreciation for it spike. I was awed. Let me share with you this powerful realization that brought out my love of language. Language is UniqueHere are some reasons why language is unique:
Language is Beautiful Here are some reasons why language is beautiful:
The Purposes of Language Why did God give us language? There are so many reasons, I couldn’t possibly list them all. Also, there are probably reasons for language that we don’t even know. Only God knows. However, here are some that I collected for you.
Language is a remarkable thing that has been around for all time and will last for all eternity. This great gift to human kind is a blazing reflection of God’s love for his children. I hope you have learned as I have to appreciate this priceless present God has given to us. Do you have anything about language to share that I may have missed? Please leave a comment below. I'd love to hear what you think! I see God every single day. I look out the window, and I see him in His creation. I see His glory. I see His masterful mind and unmatchable supremacy. It is evident in everything He created. In all of His masterpiece, His hand is there. That is why I love nature so much. That is why I have this blog. It is stunning to think that God thought out everything you see today. He knows the trees you know. He knows the flowers that grow in your yard. He even knows you. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. You are His best creation. You are His treasured masterpiece. The God who created everything you see created you, too. He knows you personally and still loves you immensely.
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