On Our Animal Companions
Helping God take care of animals really is a gift. They teach us so much about love, loyalty, forgiveness, innocence and enjoying the simple things in life. Caring for them helps keep us human. "A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal.." - Proverbs 12:10a "Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!" - Luke 12:24 "Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds." - Proverbs 27:23 "Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O LORD. How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings." - Psalm 36:5-7 "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down wit...