Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always. Psalm 105:4, NIV Those who enjoy the companionship of dogs have experienced the intensity of their gaze. I want my eyes to seek out and rest on the Lord with that type of intensity. Our dog Adi was born into a household filled with …
Blessed is the man who listens to Me, Watching daily at My doors, Waiting at My doorway. Proverbs 8:34 Nothing exemplifies the posture of listening better than my Labrador Retriever during that early morning hour when she and I are the only ones awake. She is still, quiet, and alert as she lies on her …
Those who know Your name will trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:10 The scriptures show us that God's name has incredible depth. My blogging friend Alan at Devotional Treasures highlights this in a a series of posts on the names of God which I've included below. …
Be at rest once more, Oh my soul. For the Lord has been good to you. Psalm 116:7 Rest seems to be the theme of Lessons from a Lab this month. In this photograph, Adi is enjoying a fireside nap after a long, cold walk through the corn fields. I in turn, found my soul …
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 …
"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 …
Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. Psalm 72:18 Praise be to His glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen. Psalm 72:19 This month's photos come from our mountain trip taken earlier this summer. They are paired with praises …
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 On this Father's Day, I share a scripture photograph that features our Labrador Adi following one of her favorite humans- my Dad. My Papa taught my Dad to love Jesus, love people, and …
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. …
"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 …
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