Jesus said, "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 Our daughter snapped this photograph as we traveled home from our youngest’s soccer game. A brisk walk around the sports complex combined with some people watching and followed by an hour of intently watching a …
Time and again our black Lab Adi has brought me the same pair of shoes. One day as I accepted my Croc flip flop from her again, I took a moment to give it a good look over. Yes, it had the wear and tear of frequent use, but it lacked a single tooth mark. …
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:13-14 My study of Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount" continues and from …
Our black Labrador Adi was eight-weeks-old when we took her to visit our veterinarian for the first time. As we were entering the office, an older gentleman with a cat carrier was leaving. He took one look at the 12-pound bundle of happiness in my arms and chuckled. “Hope you have a lot of energy. …
Maxine Nova Adi & Summer Ask and it will be given to you; Seek and you will find; Knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 Right now for my personal Bible study, I am working my way through Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount.” This past week found me in the 7th …
"How sweet the taste of Your promise is! It tastes sweeter than honey.: -Psalm 119:103 Open the lid of a peanut butter jar in our household and a black Lab with irresistible chocolate brown eyes will instantly appear at your feet. She knows if she waits patiently and just long enough, she’ll get a lick …
Adi is a licker. So, I wasn’t alarmed when I noticed her licking her front leg. When she persisted in licking this area again the next morning, I took notice. I examined the skin- no bumps, redness, or swelling. I observed her gait and saw no limp. A bit perplexed I decided I would just …
Maxine (Adi's littermate) & Lady (their mama) "You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God." 1 Peter 3:4, NLT May is the month for celebrating mothers. Thus, Adi’s mother Lady is featured in this month’s scripture photo. …
. . . Be content with what you have. . . Hebrews 13:5 “Mom, we’re headed outside.” The words are punctuated by a slamming door. A glance out the dining room window shows my children and our black Labrador traipsing into the backyard. Adi quickly locates a stick and engages our oldest in a game …
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." 1 Peter 1:3 Dear Reader, I hope that you personally know Jesus and have experienced the new birth and living …
Lessons from a Lab 