What Would You Give Jesus For Christmas? [Poem for Dog Lovers]

What would you give Jesus for Christmas? Join with me in imagining a very special gift to Jesus with this heart-warming poem by Jane Sears.  Gift To Jesus— A Dog , by Jane L. Sears "I wish that someone had given little Jesus a dog as loyal as mine to sleep by His manger and gaze in His eyes and adore Him for being divine. . . .

Why Am I So Discouraged?

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again--my Savior and my God! Psalm 43:5 Sometimes we just need a little word of encouragement to help us on our way. I pray this Bible verse and comforting image of my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel will be a ray of sunshine for your day.

Why God Made Dog [video]

Have you ever wondered why God made certain animals? Watch this touching video, "God Made a Dog," which gives insight as to why God made dog. The text from the poem is a fun twist on the creation story from the book of Genesis. "And on the ninth day, God looked down on his wide-eyed children and said: 'They need a companion.' So God made a dog. . ."

Five Things To Remember about God’s Love When You’re Feeling Discouraged

When you feel discouraged, do you ever doubt God's love for you? If you've answered yes, you're not alone. I've been there. . . I'm sure we all have. The enemy of your soul loves when you get discouraged, because he knows that he can use sadness and doubt to pull you away from the very thing that will help you: Your relationship with God. [read more]