The God-Dog Connection - Hardcover

Marti Healy

4.25

8 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 097912770X ISBN 13: 9780979127700

Publisher: The Design Group Press, 2007

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The God-Dog Connection is a very gentle, "non-threatening," approach to faith lessons we can learn simply by watching the behavior of our pets. The premise is that God has given us these wonderful creatures to get His messages across to us in truly unique and delightful ways (which go far beyond "unconditional love" alone). The book is comprised of a series of 25 short stories or "vignettes," each relating the animal observation first, and then the faith lesson that can be drawn from it. It is a highly popular gift book for all occasions. It is beautifully bound and jacketed, and the visuals throughout the book have an almost hand-colored look to them Some readers find the book a perfect choice for families, as the stories appeal to a wide range of age groups. Although it is based primarily on Christian principles, it also speaks to people of many different faiths. The book is also frequently incorporated into many small study groups at churches including Pet Ministries, which Healy has helped found in several churches of different denominations. The God-Dog Connection rapidly sold out of its first printing of 5,000 copies, and is now in its second edition.

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About the Author:

Marti Healy has been a professional copywriter for more than 35 years. The majority of this time has been spent with The Design Group, Inc., a total communications firm, where she is currently vice president and senior writer. She is also a contributing columnist for The Aiken Standard daily newspaper. Although The God-Dog Connection is her first book, she has now authored and is in the process of developing a number of other diverse books. Ms. Healy is active in her current church, The First Presbyterian Church of Aiken, South Carolina, where she serves as a Deacon and also teaches confirmation classes. Previously, she belonged to the First Methodist Church in Zionsville, Indiana, where she organized and headed the church s first Pet Ministry. She wrote The God-Dog Connection as a direct result of a Bible study class she was attending at her Indiana church. She has been an avid animal lover all of her life and, when she combined the new faith-based lessons she was learning with her knowledge of pets, she came to an enlightening conclusion: Our pets have incredible things to teach us ... if we just pay attention. There is an undeniable connection between the messages that God wants us to have, and the four-footed messengers who live right beside us. Along with the book, Ms. Healy is a popular speaker on the topic of The God-Dog Connection. She also regularly counsels other individuals regarding the development of Pet Ministries at their churches. Currently, Marti Healy lives in Aiken, South Carolina, with dogs Sophie and Teddy, and cats Katie and Sparkey.

Review:

No matter your faith or the depth of your commitment, this is a book sure to connect with animal lovers as well as those seeking a simpler, more meaningful link to God's goodness and grace. Find yourself a comfortable chair, a quiet hour and settle back with this delightful little gem. The adventures of Sparkey, Butch, Katie and the entire cast of four-legged characters will warm your heart, rekindle your spirit and strengthen your faith in a higher power; a power that works in sometimes humorous ways! --Sandra Tatsuno, Dennis, MA

Soon after delving into its pages, I realized Ms. Healy was able to find and describe much of the essence of what was locked within my own heart. Her style is that of a friend you have known all your life. Her ability to seek wisdom and truth is awesome. --Rachel Johnson, Geneva, IL

I am not exaggerating when I say The God-Dog Connection is one of the most insightful books I have ever picked up. Author Marti Healy is so in tune to the lessons that we can learn through our pets and to God s lessons as well. --Pam Burns, Blackwood, NJ

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