Dog Psalms: Prayers My Dogs Have Taught Me [Paperback]

Herbert Brokering (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2004

In this companion to Cat Psalms, Herbert Brokering explores the similarities in the relationship between dogs and owners and the relationship between humans and God. His descriptions of well-loved canine attributes—including trusting, pleading, loving, guarding—are followed by prayers that explore these traits in our relationship with God. Whimsical and insightful, Dog Psalms is for readers seeking creative expressions for their faith.

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About the Author

Herbert Brokering is married and the father of four. He is a pastor, writer, poet, pilgrimage guide, and popular speaker who has authored more than thirty books, including Augsburg's I'm Thinking of You: Spiritual Letters of Hope and Healing and Angels Love Children: Stories, Poems, Prayers & Other Family Fun. Herb and Lois Brokering live in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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I Nest

I am dog. I nest. I turn and turn to lie down. I know the basket, the rug, the corner, the couch. I make the place my safe nest. I nest like a bird making sure my place is right. I nest where I can see you, feel you near, hear your voice, guard you. I nest in a ritual of comfort, knowing I am now home.

Dear God,

I know my place of rest. It is our place, where I hear you best, where you are near and I am safe. You give me places that are my home, where my spirit is right, mind is right, mood is right. You see me turn this way and that way, inside, outside, until I find my nesting place.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806651601
• ISBN-13: 978-0806651606
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,725 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars sweet, April 4, 2009

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This review is from: Dog Psalms: Prayers My Dogs Have Taught Me (Paperback)

This book, and Cat Psalms as well, are written by an older man who reflects on the spiritual lessons his pets have taught him over the years. Written in the form of Psalms, these are praises a dog might offer to its maker, paired with its human's short devotional reflections. A nice gift for an animal lover.

5.0 out of 5 stars Dog Psalms, August 25, 2011

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This review is from: Dog Psalms: Prayers My Dogs Have Taught Me (Paperback)

DOG PSALMS-I am a dog lover and have always said" Spell dog backwards and what do you have?"Looking into a dog's eyes is really looking into their heart so this little book really touched me.