Four neighbors gathered for a Bible study, sitting outside six feet apart, following COVID-19 restrictions. Nobody batted an eyelash as cat Jasmine wandered through. However, when chicken Ariel hopped in our midst, we all but cackled. It was fun to have one of God’s creatures join us briefly.
I looked in a concordance to see if cats or chickens were mentioned in the Bible. They weren’t; only a rooster had one reference.
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How cute that the cat and the chicken wished to join you. xo
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The cat came close enough for me to pet her, but the chicken kept her distance.
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I think chickens are actually quite intelligent, not to mention funny. Might have been a good thing the cat and chicken were not there at the same time? 🙂
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Both cat and chicken belong to the same household. They just ignore each other.
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lol…interesting thought that
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Maybe they came for a discussion on Noah’s ark?
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Right! They might have wanted only one of a kind on the ark.
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This is the best! The chicken needed some hope and faith too 💗🌻
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I think we were more willing to share than the chicken was willing to listen.
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hmm…
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aha….now that’s interesting too
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What a fun and memorable Bible Study! 🙂
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No cats or chickens in the Bible? Maybe they wanted to join the discussion.
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The cat was silent, but the chicken clucked a bit. I’m not sure what that means.
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Chickens must’ve been on the ark? Today in a nearby suburb, the Humane Society rescued 200 roosters. Neighbors think they were used for fighting. However, they were humanely treated, unlike some people who hoard animals at their homes. The neighbors said “we thought something was up.” Didn’t they rise and shine (and crow) at dawn every morning?
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That’s amazing! 200 roosters???
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Yes – can you imagine living next to it? The owner of them says they are a hobby. The authorities think otherwise and think he is letting them fight. Here is a video watch, then delete afterward:
https://www.wxyz.com/news/200-roosters-removed-from-river-rouge-home-in-alleged-cock-fighting-ring-investigation
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Yes, I just sent you a video of it – Jeff told me one day when I was outside that he was chatting with the new neighbor behind him and they discovered the former neighbors kept chickens in the garage Nice! It was that same house that kept the pit bull chained up 24/7/365 and caused rats.
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People!!!
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Gotta love country life. Nothing like it.
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Country life and porch living! I love this neighborhood and the people in it.
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They do seem like treasures. You fit right in.
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I hope we’re all flexible.
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Well, everyone is welcome, no? Haha!
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Evidently everyone was welcome, at least everyone with a name. I’m not sure how welcoming we would have been to a snake.
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Fair enough. That made me laugh, Anne. Thanks!
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I’m glad. I like to hear laughter.
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Oh, it’s so nice you let God’s creatures join in as well.
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Animals came before humans in God’s creation. I’m glad you don’t lord it over us any more than you do.
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Well, well, I do try to be humble!
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Good for you Suki! I try to be humble, too, but it doesn’t always work.
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Well, it’s too bad I wasn’t present… I speak chicken, ya know!
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We could have used your language skills!
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I appreciated your cat and chicken check in the concordance!😂🐓
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I couldn’t remember ever reading about cats and chickens in the Bible, so I had to check.
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this post turned the mood around with so much positivity and candor….loved it….good show Anne…..and thanks to all who kept up with the mood of the moment…..God bless you all
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We’re on a first name basis with the only chicken in the neighborhood. God bless you, too.
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Haha love it! That’s so funny
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The chicken enjoys people. Last week I saw the son of the house pick up the chicken from our front yard and carry her home.
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The lords creatures all have a soul treat them kindly AMEEN
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Ariel, the chicken, was welcome in our Bible class.
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