"For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Romans 1:20

Friday, August 31, 2012

Calculus

"you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."   1 Peter 2:5

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Plumage

"The wings of the ostrich wave proudly, but are they the pinions and plumage of love?"   Job 39:13

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Iota

"I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God's law will disappear until its purpose is achieved."   Matthew 5:18 (NLT)

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Cu2CO3(OH)2

Malachite
"A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth."   Proverbs 17:9

Monday, August 27, 2012

Spurge

Castor Oil Plant
"A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."   Proverbs 17:22

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Wizen

“... 'How did the fig tree wither at once?' And Jesus answered them, 'Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.'”   Matthew 21:20-21

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Reposition

"Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow."   James 1:17

Friday, August 24, 2012

Propulsion

"Your rowers have brought you out into the high seas. The east wind has wrecked you in the heart of the seas."   Ezekiel 27:26

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Incline

"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."   Psalm 16:11

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Periderm

"And all the trees of the field shall know that I am the LORD; I bring low the high tree, and make high the low tree, dry up the green tree, and make the dry tree flourish. I am the LORD; I have spoken, and I will do it."   Ezekiel 17:24

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Hibiscus Syriacus

rose of Sharon
"I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. As a lily among brambles, so is my love among the young women."   Song of Solomon 2:1-2

Monday, August 20, 2012

Popillia Japonica

Japanese Beetle
"It has laid waste my vine and splintered my fig tree; it has stripped off their bark and thrown it down; their branches are made white."   Joel 1:7

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Dolce far niente

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."   Matthew 11:28

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Forenoon

"Yours is the day, yours also the night; you have established the heavenly lights and the sun."   Psalm 74:16

Friday, August 17, 2012

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Bastion

"he is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me."   Psalm 144:2

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Ilex

"Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness..."   Isaiah 43:19

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Piggies

"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."   Psalm 139:14

Monday, August 13, 2012

Tubular

"Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him!  For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm."   Psalm 33:8-9

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Fissure

"...in the clefts of the rock, in the crannies of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely."   Song of Solomon 2:14

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Friday, August 10, 2012

Bulwark

"And I will break down the wall that you have smeared with whitewash, and bring it down to the ground, so that its foundation will be laid bare. When it falls, you shall perish in the midst of it, and you shall know that I am the LORD."   Ezekiel 13:14

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Flume

Looking Glass Falls
"...God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, ...though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling."   Psalm 46:1-3

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Umbra

"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"   John 8:12

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Luminary

"There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory."   1 Corinthians 15:4

Monday, August 6, 2012

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Gobbet

"May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon the tender grass, and like showers upon the herb."   Deuteronomy 32:2

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Aesthetic

Hibiscus
"And your renown went forth among the nations because of your beauty, for it was perfect through the splendor that I had bestowed on you, declares the Lord GOD."   Ezekiel 16:14

Friday, August 3, 2012

Penumbra

"Do not let your adorning be external ... but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious."   1 Peter 3:3-4

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Cordillera

Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina
"...the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory."   Matthew 4:8

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Eventide

"The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory."   Psalm 97:6