For the Love of a Dog, and the Love of God

If we can love our dogs imperfectly, how much more can God love us?

My favorite dog always had that foot raised. Photos by author

I have had a lot of dogs over the years. My favorite one passed away a couple of years ago and I still miss her.

She was not the smartest dog. It took longer to teach her anything, and some things she never learned. She was always a bit fearful too, which…