Food + Dog = Happiness

It's been a little bit since I've posted about our new dog "Oggie." An Olde English Bulldog. They say these dogs can be "bullheaded", stubborn and that they need to be taught who's the boss. Oggie is actually quite smart and sadly stubborn. He knows what it means when you say, "House." The problem is that he doesn't want to go in there - unless you give him a treat. He knows what it means when you say, "Come" but He ignores you unless you have some food in your hand. He will do anything for food. I like how God uses things in our everyday lives to teach us about Him. My dog reminds me that I know what is right. I should be willing to do it without a "special treat" because it is the right thing to do. So, remember not to be stubborn like a bulldog, but willing to be quickly obedient when you're asked to do something. It brings joy to those who ask you and mostly, it brings joy to your Heavenly Father. A new formula - Instruction + Obedience = Joy.