CREATION SPEAKS

"​What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104, The Message.
Creation Speaks is a Biblical creation teaching ministry that uses writing and photography to teach the truth of our origin and other spiritual truths from the Bible. The lessons from God's creation are also taught in multi-media presentations designed for Christian schools, youth and adult groups, and church Sunday School groups utilizing slideshows, videos, mounted and live animals.  
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​Hi, I’m wildlife photographer and nature writer William Wise. I was saved under a campus ministry while studying wildlife biology at the University of Georgia. My love of the outdoors quickly turned into a love for the Creator and His works. I’m currently an animal shelter director and live in Athens, Georgia with my wife and two teenage daughters, who are all also actively involved in ministry.  I am also a guest author at Lee’s Birdwatching Adventures and The Creation Club. 
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William Wise and some "creation kids" from Victory Chapel in Athens, Georgia.
​"If your heart is straight with God, then every creature will be to you a mirror of life and a  book of holy doctrine. No creature is so little or so mean as not to  show forth and represent the goodness of God." Thomas A Kempis
A creation sermon, April 28, 2024...

CREATION SPEAKS BLOGS AND WRITINGS

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HERE AM I... WHERE ARE YOU - Canada Geese speak to us about not ceasing in calling out to others the flight course to Christ.  2 Corinthians 4:3  "If our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost"  Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures!
Turkey Vulture Dirty Work Picture
DESIGNED FOR DIRTY WORK - Vultures speak about being perfectly designed to do the will of God for your life. 2 Corinthians 5:5 "Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose..." Also posted at The Creation Club and Lee's Birdwatching Adventures!
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SUPER MOON - the Super Moon speaks to us about reflecting the glory of Christ and turning the tide of our generation. Psalms 8:3 “When I consider thy heavens, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained”  
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A READY DEFENSE - the porcupine speaks about being prepared with a sharp defense against temptation.
Hebrews 4:12 "The Word of God is sharp and piercing..." Also posted at The Creation Club! 
Creation Speaks Water of Life Picture
WATER OF LIFE - creation speaks that just as all life would cease to exist without water, we die without God. John 4:13-14 "...the water I give will become a spring of water welling up to eternal life." Also published at The Creation Club! 
Creation Speaks Stuck Muskrat Picture
FREEING THE CAPTIVES - an animal control story of freeing a stuck muskrat speaks to us about the challenges of evangelism. James 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Also posted on The Creation Club! 
Creation Speaks Water Cycle Picture
GOD'S RECYCLING PROGRAM - the water cycle speaks to us about God's perfect design to sustain our planet with life-giving water. Isaiah 44:3 "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground." ​
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THE KING'S FISHER - the Belted Kingfisher speaks to us about being bold and active evangelists for our Creator. Matthew 4:19 "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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THERE FELL A GREAT STAR - a meteor burning up in the earth's atmosphere speaks of God's protection over his creatures. ​Ephesians 1:8 "He has showered down upon us the richness of his grace..."
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LIKE TWIN YOUNG FAWNS - the references to nature in Song of Solomon speaks to us about God's love for His creatures His desire that we appreciate His creation. ​Revelation 4:11 ...for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
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FIGHTING OUR REFLECTION - a Tufted Titmouse speaks to us about resisting the preaching of the Word of God. James 1:23-24 "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only... like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass..." Also posted at The Creation Club!
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WHY RED? - the bold red color of the Northern Cardinal speaks of the stain of sin and the source of salvation. Isaiah 1:18 "...though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." Also published on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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WE DON'T SNOW - man questions the fact of creation, yet he himself can't predict the weather? Job 38:22 "Have you visited the treasuries of the snow? Have you seen where the hail is made and stored?"
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THE THRUSH KNOCKS - a Hermit Thrush speaks to us that creation is a key to unlock the knowledge of a Creator. ​Revelation 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him..."
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - a creation care article calling Christians to be good stewards of this world which we've been entrusted by the Creator. Joel 2:3 "...the land is as the garden of Eden before them, but behind them a desolate waste..."
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PRAY AND GO BIRDING - God has designed a stress relieving effect into His creation. A simple birding nature walk brings down blood pressure! 1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." ​Also posted at The Creation Club and Lee's Birdwatching Adventures!
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HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT - a camouflaged American Bittern speaks about how the unbelieving fail to see the obvious works of a Creator, either willingly or ignorantly. 2 Peter 3:5 “For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old." Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures!

CREATION SPEAKS Video Presentations

Sorry, these are unedited and bit long. But you can sit the kids down on a rainy day and enjoy! 
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TWO SUPPERS - dining vultures speak to us about two Last Days feasts. Which one will you attend? Revelation 19:17-18  "...and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God." Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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GOD CALLS THE ROEBUCK KIND - a first installment of a coming series, Beginning: A Creation Drama. Genesis 1:24  “Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind.” Also posted at Lee's Bird
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DISRESPECTING THE ART AND ARTIST - a creation care article about how mishandling the creation is to disrespect the Creator. ​Genesis 2:15 "And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it."
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ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE EASEL - Christmas brings us a rare self-portrait of Jesus Christ, the Creator of all things. Luke 2:11 "For unto you is born this day in the city of David which is Christ the Lord."
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TRUE FROM THE BEGINNING - a new year marks a renewed conviction that Christians must stand for the doctrine of creation. Psalm 119:160 "Thy word is true from the beginning..." Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures!
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CHASING GULLS - the marvel of bird flight speaks to the existence of a Designer. Any other belief is merely chasing fantasy. Lamentations 3:52 "Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause." Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures!
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FROM THE DEEPEST WILDERNESS - the abundance of birds speaks to us about the ever-presence of our God and Creator. Psalm 139:8-10 "If I ride the wings of the morning... even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me.” Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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BIRDS EYE VIEW - drone photography speaks to us about God's powerful bird's eye view that guides and comforts us on our journey through this life. Isaiah 55:9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures!
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DABBLERS AND DIVERS - the dabbling and diving ducks speak about our commitment to Christ and service and ministry in the local church. ​1 Corinthians 2:10-13 "The Spirit, not content to flit around on the surface, dives into the depths of God..." Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures and The Creation Club! 
Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Picture
PREPARING A PLACE - just as we prepare bluebird nest boxes, and bluebirds prepare their nests for their young, our Creator is preparing a place for us in heaven! John 14:2 “In my Father's house are many mansions: …I go to prepare a place for you.” Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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VOICES THAT CARRY - ​The Killdeer's loud voice serves as an example for Christians to not remain silent while other activists shout their unrighteous causes during political season. ​Joshua 6:20 “...and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, and they took the city.” Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! ​
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THIS IS MY NAME FOREVER - Just like a bird's scientific name, the Hebrew names of God reveal His character. ​Exodus 3:15 "And God said moreover unto Moses… this is my name for ever..." Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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COULD IT BE THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL - While Homo sapiens are self-isolating in coronavirus crisis mode, the rest of species on this planet are boldly moving ahead with the vernal equinox as scheduled. Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 

Words & Birds of Encouragement Series

Self-isolation blues, financial troubles, loved ones fallen ill, fear of contracting coronavirus… these weights are burdening many. On top of that, we may be unable to congregate in our churches or visit our favorite birding spots. Although a pale substitute for both, I pray you are uplifted by this short series of Words and Birds of Encouragement. For what can be more encouraging than the birds of this world and words of the world to come! ​
Orange Crowned Warbler Creation Speaks Picture
Words and Birds of Encouragement: Paradise
Painted Bunting Creation Speaks Picture
Words and Birds of Encouragement: Beauty
House Finch Creation Speaks Picture
Words and Birds of Encouragement: Reversing the Curse
Yellow Rumped Warbler Creation Speaks Picture
Words and Birds of Encouragement: Overcomer
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Words and Birds of Encouragement: Restoration
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GARDEN LONGING - The desire in our heart to plant and enjoy gardens stems from a longing to return to Eden, the garden of God. Genesis 13:10 ​“And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where… even as the garden of the Lord.” Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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BIRDING CURES BOREDOM - a blog for kids about birds and the Bible. When Coronavirus quarantine boredom sets in, explore your backyard, and explore the Bible for birds! Luke 12:6-7 "Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies?" Also published on Lee's Birds of the Bible for Kids. 
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SATISFYING SHALLOWS TO DELIGHTFUL DEPTHS - just like birdwatching, birding and ornithology, the Word of God is experienced on many depths. Ezekiel 47:1-5 “He led me through water to the ankles…, he led me through water to the knees…, ” Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures!
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ON THE BIBLE, CREATED KINDS AND RACISM - In God’s order, there is no such thing as race, and therefore absolutely no grounds for racism! “And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth” (Acts 17:26). Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures!
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DESERT OASIS - THE CHURCH - like the man-made riparian birding hotspot Sweetwater Wetlands Park in Tucson, Arizona, the church is a welcoming habitat for all mankind! "He turns a desert into pools of water, a parched land into springs of water" ​​Psalm 107:35. Also posted on Lees Birdwatching Adventures! 
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BY DESIGN: WOODPECKERS With a specialized beak, tongue, legs and tail, the Woodpecker is clearly a marvel of God's design. ​“God’s plan for the world stands up, all his designs are made to last.” Psalm 33:12, The Message. Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures
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JOY IN THE SHARING - birding and our Christian walk can become stale with time but the joy-restoring element is in sharing with others. Psalm 51:12 "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation." Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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SERPENTS AND DOVES - Finding the appropriate balance between serpent and dove can be difficult in our Christian character. If we can't be both, let us at least be doves. Matthew 10:16 “...be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures. 
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HOPE KINDLED BY GOD'S CREATION - seeing young Cypress again growing in the Okefenokee Swamp brings hope of restoration to our ailing society. Joel 2 "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten." Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures. 
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WILD GLORY - beholding the Wild Glory of God in creation is a calming gift from our creator. “They looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared.” Exodus 16:10. Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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NO FEAR - the bold Mockingbird teaches us that we need not run in fear when challenged for our Biblical view of creation. Psalms 11:1 "how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?” Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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ONE MUST DIE SO ANOTHER MAY LIVE - a short, distressing video of a Garter Snake devouring a toad prompts a lesson from creation. 1 Thessalonians 5:10 "He died for us, that we should live together with him."  
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TEST YOURSELF - Whether it be for school, employment, or medical treatment, testing is a fact of life. But the Bible tells us of a more important test…Psalm 26:2 “Test me, O LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;” Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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PARENTAL CARE - Just as parent birds care for their babies, so do human parents. And when it comes time, children have an obligation to care for their parents. I Samuel 22:3-4 "Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me." Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures! 
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THE ALMIGHTY IS HIS NAME - Scripture inspiration from Jeremiah 31:35 "​He who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar — the Lord Almighty is his name:"
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BACK ON COURSE - While a vagrant migrating bird may excite birders, a wandering Christian brings joy to only the devil. But God can put us back on course. James 1:16 “So, my very dear friends, don’t get thrown off course.” Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures. 
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JUST PASSING THROUGH - Like migratory birds, we Christians are just passing through this world to enternity. ​
1 Chronicles 29:15 “We are here for only a moment, visitors and strangers in the land..." Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures. 
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RAPTOR RAPTURE - Raptors captivate our attention, as should the second coming of Jesus Christ in the Rapture. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 - “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air..."  Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures.
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TAKING AND MAKING OPPORTUNITIES - Like wildlife photography, evangelism is about taking opportunities to witness, or making opportunities where none exist. ​2 Timothy 4:2 “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season…” Also posted at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures. 
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HIDE AND SEEK - ​Bird photography is like playing Hide and Seek. And times we feel God is hiding, but we must diligently seek and He will be found. Ezekiel 39:29  “Neither will I hide my face any more from them…” Also posted on Lee's Birdwatching Adventures.