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Thankful Heart

Friday Devotional - Thankful Heart

One of my favorite things to do is take my family out to eat when we can. It brings me joy to break bread, talk and laugh together.

Sad Puppy in the Rain

Thursday Thoughts - God's Plan is Better

My dog is not a fan of the rain. But she is a fan of walks. When it is raining and the regular time for her walk comes and goes, she will get more adamant about wanting a walk, maybe even risking a whimper or two to make her point. We will respond with a “No, it’s not walk time” or “No, it’s raining” but she doesn’t like that answer. Sometimes I think this is similar to how Christians act.

dog with ball in mouth

Tuesday Truth - What are you doing with your gifts?

My dog’s response to new toys reminds me of how Christians sometimes act with the gifts God has blessed them with. We get so excited about our gifts and talents, but we aren’t willing to surrender our gifts back to God to let Him use them for His Kingdom.

dog sitting on a doorstep

Monday Mission - Living in God’s Laws

A little over 2 years ago my husband and I adopted a 5-month-old puppy from our nearby Animal Shelter. Over the years our 20-pound puppy has grown into a 70-pound dog and taught us not only a lot about pet ownership, but also a lot about our faith in God. This week I wanted to share some of those lessons with you all!

Prayer Psalm 43

Friday Devotional – Psalm 43

When my bride and I moved away from where we live now, we were gone for about 6 years, I often found myself longing to come back. I thought about our dear friends, our amazing church fellowship, and even the changes in weather. I even found myself