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Glimpses of Wonder™: Reflections on Jehovah’s Remarkable Design

An invitation to slow down, look closer, and be amazed.

 

Everywhere we turn, Jehovah’s handiwork speaks—sometimes in whispers, sometimes in wide-eyed wonder. Glimpses of Wonder™ takes you on a journey through the marvels of creation: from the clever mechanics of a horse’s leg to the glow of deep-sea creatures, from the balance of brain chemistry to the elegance of a falling leaf.

 

Some entries will make you laugh. Some will make you pause. But all of them aim for the same thing: to stir up awe—and give credit where it’s due.

 

Blending science, storytelling, and a deep love for the Creator, this series doesn’t just celebrate the natural world. It invites you to see what’s always been there… a little differently.

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Extreme Peripheral Vision — a Glimpse of Wonder entry™ — 4 of 4 —

You’re walking in the woods when something moves just off to the side. You didn’t *look* at it—yet somehow, you *saw* it. That’s peripheral vision.   The human eye has a surprisingly wide visual field—nearly 180 degrees in total. While central vision is sharp and detailed, the periphery is tuned for motion and contrast. Specialized rod cells dominate this region, making it easier to detect movement, especially in dim light.   But seeing motion in the periphery isn’t just abou

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Rapid and Complex Eye Muscle Control — a Glimpse of Wonder entry™ — 3 of 4 —

Your eyes move faster than any other muscle group in your body. Each shift in gaze—called a saccade—lasts only milliseconds. Yet in that time, six tiny muscles surrounding each eyeball contract in complex coordination to point both eyes at the same target.   That’s not easy. These muscles aren’t just moving in one direction; they’re balancing rotational force, managing speed, and compensating for the slightest head movement. Your brain performs calculations in real time—adjusting even

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Corneal Fluid Pump — a Glimpse of Wonder entry™ — 2 of 4 —

The cornea has no blood vessels. If it did, your vision would be permanently cloudy. But how, then, does it stay alive?   The answer is a fluid pump—built right into the cornea itself. Tiny endothelial cells along the back surface of the cornea form a living pump system that constantly moves water out of the stroma, the thick middle layer. Without this action, fluid would accumulate, scattering light and turning your clear window milky.   It’s not just a matter of staying dry

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Extreme Light Adaptation — a Glimpse of Wonder entry™ — 1 of 4 —

You’re outside in the sun when someone calls your name from inside a dark garage. You step in—and for a moment, it’s like you’ve gone blind. But within seconds, the outlines return. A minute later, you can see almost everything. How?   Light adaptation is just one reason the human eye stirs awe. In bright light, specialized cells in the retina adjust sensitivity by rapidly changing their response levels. Step into the dark, and other cells—the rods—gradually take over, boosting their s

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