Three years ago, before we got our beagle, Ellie, I began studying dog training. I read that dogs don’t want to be the “boss,” even though i...

In the 20th chapter of 2 Chronicles,, the story is told of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, who was a good king and had “riches and honor in abun...

  This morning I was straightening the house. Our sweet beagle, Ellie, was resting on the couch, waiting for our walk.  As I walked past her...

  Children have a way of finding joy in little, unexpected things.  Once, I was walking with our youngest grandchildren, then four and six, ...

 This post was originally written on September 9, 2008.  We are revising it here today. Hair in The Brush         The other day, after brus...