The Dog Who Walked With God

A Kato creation story in which our familiar world emerges from an empty, dark, and watery place so lonely that even the Creator needed a companion before setting foot there.

“This is a series of stories of what it looks like to walk with God, over the course of about a year.” So begins a remarkable narrative of one man’s journey learning to hear the voice of God. The details are intimate and personal. The invitation is for us all. What if we could hear from God . . . often? What difference would it make? We have a lot to sort through on any given day. A whole lot to navigate over the course of a week or a month. Am I in the right place? The right relationships? How am I going to come up with enough money to do the things I want to do? And what about love—is this the one? Will it last? What is causing all those fears I keep pushing down inside? Why can’t I overcome those “habits” that look more and more like addictions? Am I at the right church? Should I even go to church? What is God doing in my life? All day long we are making choices. It adds up to an enormous amount of decisions in a lifetime. How do we know what to do? We have two options. We can trudge through on our own, doing our best to figure it all out. Or, we can walk with God. As in, learn to hear his voice. Really. We can live life with God. He offers to speak to us and guide us. Every day. It is an incredible offer. To accept that offer is to enter into an adventure filled with joy and risk, transformation and breakthrough. And more clarity than we ever thought possible.

Dogs are referred to as mans best friend. They love their masters unconditionally, no matter how the master behaves. Even if the master has flaws, a dog will still show love and devotion. They are forgiving, compassionate, and attentive, and what do they ask in return? To be lovedsimply, honestly, all a dog wants is to be loved. So what do dogs have to do with God? More than you might think! In Walking with Dog, Labrador enthusiast and dog lover Tom Vint provides an enlightening view of our loving housemates. He asks the question: What if God built human relationships with dogs as mirrors of Gods relationship with His people? After all, God loves us unconditionally. God is willing to forgive our flaws. God is always attentive, and He only asks for our love in return. As Christians, we were all puppies once. We all had need of training and guidance in the ways of our Master. We were never perfect; we will never be perfect. Yet God gives us loving discipline to keep us on the right path, just as we do with our furry friends. There are heartwarming correlations between God and dogs, and Christian dog owners will relate. Dogs may be mans best friends, but we are Gods best friends, and He is waiting to open His arms and love us.

A wonderfully quirky, heart-breaking, heart-warming and thought-provoking story of a woman's dog who not only talks to her, he talks to God. Recently widowed Mary Fassler has no choice except to believe Rufus, the miniature schnauzer, who claims to speak to the Divine. The question is: Will Mary follow the dog's advice, and leave everything she knows and loves? Is this at the urging of God? Or is it something else? Will Mary risk it all or ignore the urgings of her own heart? "I loved this story. Quirky and unusual, this unique tale wove a spell around me and drew me in. It wasn't what I expected at all, and when I turned the last page, it left me wanting more." - Ane Mulligan, Sr. Editor of Novel Rocket "The Dog That Talked to God is a moving and powerful read, inspirational long after the last page has been turned." - New York Journal of Books

Walking with God and My Dog is a heartfelt prayer journal and faith walk that strives to give us the opportunity to breathe out and breathe in, to listen and observe, to engage in meaningful spiritual conversations with each other and with God, and to walk more closely with God. Author Patti Miller shares her own journey in faith as she rediscovered Gods showcase during meditative walks with her dog, Sam-Elliott. She reminds us that we can always take the time to find God and our faith in each moment of our livesand you dont even need to own a dog! True prayer is a conversation with God, not a monologue or a soliloquy of our desires and wish lists. If you have been praying and praying but cant seem to get an answer, then allow Walking with God and My Dog to show you a new way to listen for the gentle whisper of God above the clamor of daily life and its distractions. You will be amazed to discover that God was there all along, answering your prayers and showing you the way forward.

God and Dog is a phenomenon. First appearing on YouTube, the video of Wendy Francisco's charming animated illustrations and moving song tells of the unconditional love of both God and Dog. With over 2 million YouTube viewings to date, Francisco's story appeals to all ages, to animal enthusiasts, to people of religious persuasions, and especially to anyone who has been loved by a dog. Now in book format, Wendy's touching narrative will be expanded on through additional lyrics, illustrations, photographs and some of the powerful mail that is continually being sent to Francisco.

Have you ever wondered about the 'lost years' of Jesus's life-that eighteen-year period after his first public appearance at age twelve but before he began his public ministry? Join author Kathryn E. Eriksen as she explores the world of the Master as seen through the eyes of his faithful companion, a dog named Barnabus. From this unique perspective, we see what the human side of Jesus's daily life might have been like. Walk With the Master: A Biblical Adventure of Canine Proportions shows readers how Jesus might have interacted with his neighbors, family, and animals in resolving conflicts. It provides valuable lessons about issues such as greed, rejection, resentment, and forgiveness. Although directed to children ages seven to ten, Walk With the Master: A Biblical Adventure of Canine Proportions holds valuable truths for people of all ages. This intriguing story shares the message of God's acceptance and love for all of his creatures and will spark your own desire to Walk With the Master.