Father, We Thank Thee

A prayer by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Photo credit Ales Krivec

For flowers that bloom about our feet,
Father, we thank Thee.
For tender grass so fresh, so sweet,
Father, we thank Thee.
For the song of bird and hum of bee,
For all things fair we hear or see,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee. Continue reading “Father, We Thank Thee”

Best Life Lessons from Dogs

 

Dogs are some of my favorite teachers! Each day they offer incredible wisdom and inspirational life lessons, of which I am truly grateful. This poem below, by an unknown author, beautifully captures many of the amazing life lessons learned from our beloved dogs. Whoever wrote it must have had a very special relationship with their dog!

In a world that often seems cold and unkind, I pray this simple poem will help us refocus on some of the more important and simpler things in life. Continue reading “Best Life Lessons from Dogs”

God and Dog [a must see video, by Wendy Francisco]

 

God and dog, two of my favorite topics!
Each day my dogs reflect God’s unconditional love, and inspire me to do so for others. Along with love, they also pour into my life countless blessings—joy, peace, happiness, healing, and so much more. It’s no coincidence that “dog” is “God” spelled backwards.
Enjoy this touching video, God and Dog, by Wendy Francisco. To date, it has over 4 million views on YouTube! I posted it a couple of years ago on my blog, but I think it’s worth posting again. You can also purchase her beautiful book on Amazon. Here are the lyrics . . .

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Do I Go Home Today? [Dog Poem]

Do I Go Home Today Dog Poem

Dog rescue is an emotional topic. None of us likes to see animals suffer. Thank God for shelters and all the amazing people who rescue dogs, and give them safe and loving home. This poem by an unknown author tugs at the heart and reminds us of the great responsibility involved in dog ownership . . . it may even cause us to shed a few tears.

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