Noah & the Saving of the Creatures

No consideration of the what the Bible says about animals is complete without the story of Noah, of course.  It is, for most of us, one of the first Bible stories we learn as children & remains a beloved tale throughout our lives. That Noah, that good man of God, would undertake such a monumental […]

More Animals in Genesis

Yesterday we talked about how God made all the animals, every one, the fish, the birds, the mammals, the insects & every other sort of creature. Today we would like to present a few other passages from Genesis that talk about animals. We left off yesterday with Genesis 1:25… just before the big moment when […]

Animals & the Bible

We love our animals at Makanalani. They are a constant delight (even when they are sometimes a trial) & always a reminder of the goodness of God. We thought it would be fun over the next few days to look at animals in the bible. The people of that time lived close to nature & […]

What does it mean to be a shepherd?

As you may know, we keep sheep at Makanalani. Being close to the earth & all the wonders that God has provided through nature is very precious to us. So what exactly does it mean to be a shepherd? It is, of course, caring for the physical needs of the sheep. Making sure they have […]