When you bring a new dog into your home, a wash of great joy can become a trial of perseverance as your furry pal chews, digs, yaps, and yes, piddles her way through every room in the house. Allison Pittman learned this all too well when she adopted a “tiny, shiny puppy of indefinable breed(s).” Stella wasted no time in turning her home upside-down as only a pup can.

As could be expected, six weeks of obedience school covered the much needed basics–sit, stay, come, and down. What Allison didn’t expect was the spiritual benefit she would receive as each Saturday lesson revealed a fascinating metaphor. In this heart-warming, thoughtful, and often hilarious tribute to her beloved Stella, Allison Pittman shares how she came to understand what it means to follow the ultimate Master, including how to: 

Sit!–at the feet of Jesus and listen for His voice
Drop It!–and let go of personal agendas 
Come!–when it’s time to run in the right direction
Stay!–in God’s presence 

My Review:  If you are a dog lover – you will adore this book.  We have always gotten mutts from the Humane Society and they were a huge part of our family when our kids were growing up.  Stella is just about as typical as you can get for a dog.  You just want to reach through the pages of the book and hug her!  I have always appreciated our dogs’ unconditional love, but never really thought about how other things dogs do are so like my relationship with God, but they are.  I could definitely relate.  This book could be used as a daily devotional.  Otherwise, it is a rather quick read with 161 pages.  The chapters are rather short.  The pictures at the beginning of each chapter of Stella are adorable.

This entry was posted on Thursday, November 6th, 2008 at 12:27 am

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