Category Archives: Pets

A Hundred Reasons to Cry or Smile by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Betty Mason Arthurs

I love to stare at this photo of my grandson, Preston, and the family dog, Ella, who sleeps with him each night. Like most dogs, she’s a goofy friend whose energetic play brings smiles and laughter to all of … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Doing Life Together, Faith, Hope, Pets, Uncategorized | Tagged comfort, Prayer, smiles, Tears | 6 Comments

My Dog Keeps Me on My Knees

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Judy Robertson

I have to admit, when I am on my knees praying I don’t stay very long as it hurts my knees. It’s down, a few words, and up as quickly as possible. While on my knees in this humbled position, … Continue reading →

Posted in Being still before God, Christian Living, dogs, Faith, Pets, Prayer | Tagged dogs, faith, Prayer | 4 Comments

Cats Behaving Badly by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Betty Mason Arthurs

My friend, Kitty Chappell, a cat lover like myself, wrote a sweet poem, “Cats.” God knew there’d be times When we’d need a friend— A soft, gentle creature Who’d love to the end. A friend who has grace, And patience … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Pets, Uncategorized | Tagged Pets and how we love them | 3 Comments

The Day Milo Went AWOL . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

As I was readying to leave for work one day many years ago, my daughter Erin, then fifteen years old and the last of our children to leave for school in the morning, breathlessly announced, “There’s a snake in my … Continue reading →