Sometimes your best four-legged friend is also your best teacher
When you bring a new dog into your home, a wash of great joy can become a trial of perseverance as your furry pal chews, digs, yaps, and yes, piddles her way through every room in the house. Allison Pittman learned this all too well when she adopted a “tiny, shiny puppy of indefinable breed(s).” Stella wasted no time in turning her home upside-down as only a pup can.
As could be expected, six weeks of obedience school covered the much needed basics–sit, stay, come, and down. What Allison didn’t expect was the spiritual benefit she would receive as each Saturday lesson revealed a fascinating metaphor. In this heart-warming, thoughtful, and often hilarious tribute to her beloved Stella, Allison Pittman shares how she came to understand what it means to follow the ultimate Master, including how to:
Sit!–at the feet of Jesus and listen for His voice
Drop It!–and let go of personal agendas
Come!–when it’s time to run in the right direction
Stay!–in God’s presence
In Saturdays with Stella, a slightly neurotic yet curiously adorable canine will not only capture your heart–she’ll show you how captivating you are to God.
I have an extra copy of this book to give away! Please leave a comment telling about a dog in your life before September 15 to be entered in the drawing. US addresses only, please.
1 comment:
My dog Maggie has been a great addition to our home! She was dropped off at the local animial shelter with her newborn puppies, and when I saw her, I knew that she needed to come home with me! Her best friend is my cat Whisper, and they chase each other around the house. She has never met a stranger, and she gets disappointed when people at the park don't stop to pet her.
I know a lot of people that work with animals, and I think they would love to read this book just as much as I would!
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