All Tangled Up
Walking three dogs and managing three leashes opens up a chance to trust God.
Walking three dogs and managing three leashes opens up a chance to trust God.
How does a dog’s life apply to your spiritual life? You’d be surprised! Or not.
Most dogs aren’t thrilled by the sound and fury of fireworks on the 4th of July. But then, Peggy Frezon’s spaniel Kelly isn’t just any dog.
Dogs in the office are nothing new, but probably rare. Maybe that shouldn’t be the case? In an excerpt from Peggy Frezon’s upcoming book from Paraclete Press (Fall 2015), Faithfully Yours: The Amazing Bond Between Us and the Animals We Love, Peggy relates the story of a busy advertising executive and her in-house dog, Boone, the new Director of Stress Management.
A “heart dog” is a very special dog that comes into your life, who gets you, and you get him. It’s often a once in a lifetime blessing, giving and receiving that kind of love and loyalty.
Dogs can offer us comfort from stress without expecting payment or recognition, only the occasional treat and belly rub.
My son, a young man but not yet a father, has a great example in his own father, a man who puts his family first and keeps his focus on God. And, also important, he takes good care of his dog!
June is Adopt-a-Cat Month from the American Humane Association. If you’re looking for a feline friend, why not visit your local shelter or cat rescue group and find a companion who will fit your lifestyle?
When animals are mistreated, it’s easy to focus on hate toward the perpetrator. But God asks us, instead, to focus on love and compassion.
There is no situation so desperate that God can’t reach down and help us out.
Problems in life, how do you handle them? You might turn to your pet for insight.
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. (Isaiah 40:11, NIV)