Nature reflections, dog mom reflections, devotionals, and inspiring thoughts about God and joyful living.
Wait on the Lord . . . Have you ever noticed how faithful dogs are at waiting on us? They’ll sit by the window endlessly until our return home. No doubt, it’s no fun waiting, and yet they wait patiently, and wait, and wait . . . the slobber marks on my window are proof [...]
The Bright Side of Worry We all worry. It’s human nature, and probably not the part of our nature we adore. As uncomfortable as worrying can be however, there is a bright side, spiritually speaking ... Worry can be used to drive us closer to God, and teach us to trust him. It’s like the [...]
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11 You’ve probably heard someone say—“Relax, enjoy the journey." It's an awesome encouragement, but, it's not always easy to relax and find joy when [...]
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Whenever I lounge on the sofa, my dogs instantly jump up next to me. It doesn’t take long for them to settle down and snuggle peacefully on my lap. My presence calms and comforts them, because they know how much I love them. I’m faithful to care for their every need. Dear friend, God loves [...]
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One of the sweetest lessons learned from my dogs is the importance of slowing down. Not just slowing down to savor life’s precious moments, but also slowing down to pray—to take time daily to talk to God (and listen), and to share my needs. An unknown poet wrote: “I got up early one morning, and [...]
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EVERYONE NEEDS HOPE THESE DAY! I’m so thankful that each time I look in the eyes of my dog, I feel hope. No doubt, if you share life with a furry friend, you’ve felt it too. Could God be trying to tell us something? God is constantly talking to us through his Creation, offering words [...]
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