He was cast into a St. Louis city gas chamber in 2003 ...
This homeless dog Quentin was to be euthanized with all the other unwanted or unclaimed dogs. It appeared the approximately one year-old Basenji mix Quentin had simply run out of luck -- and time.
He had been surrendered to the city shelter by a person who no longer wanted him. In the days following, he was a dog who had no one stepped up to adopt. That landed landed him at death's door....specifically the gas chamber door.
After putting several animals in the chamber, time elapsed and the supervisor returned. When the chamber doors opened and there was Quentin still alive amidst other dogs not so fortunate, the supervisor said to the shelter manager, 'Please, take him...I don't have the heart to put him back in there and re-gas him."'
This canine, who did miraculously live through the horror of the chamber, apparently had a destiny. This 30-pound, orange dog, the supervisor on duty at the time believed, beat the odds and should live on when she found him still alive....standing atop the other dead animals..
Now tell me that dog's do not have souls..........
Posted by Lynn_Ban on Thu 16 Oct 2008 6:23:10 pm | no comments
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Dear Lord,
So many good men and women are asked to put themselves in danger in their jobs as soldiers, and so many are finding themselves in danger every day. The are constantly brought to mind by the reports in the press of our leaders deliberating on Iraq. The soldiers work faithfully. Give them your protection, Lord, be a shield and a fortress to them, not only to their physical safety, but to their spirit, so that they can cope with the dangers their jobs entail, can comfort and uphold one another and can advance your purposes in the world.
Lately, it seems that the danger facing these soldiers is increased. Lord be their shield, especially now in the approach of the day of Thanksgiving, and the celebration of Your birth.
We know that you have upheld them to this very moment and with faith rejoice that you will ocntinue to do so.
Amen
Posted by Lynn_Ban on Wed 15 Oct 2008 10:05:39 am | no comments
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"I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.” Psalm 40:8
How wonderful to know that the laws I must follow are built on love!
Posted by Lynn_Ban on Sun 12 Oct 2008 1:44:50 pm | 2 comments
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Even Dogs know the meaning of a heartfelt prayer! 
I love this picture!
Posted by Lynn_Ban on Fri 10 Oct 2008 9:49:34 am | 1 comments
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"Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20
What a comforting thought.......Hmmmm :)
Posted by Lynn_Ban on Thu 9 Oct 2008 11:44:04 am | no comments
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It’s funny, I have been attending this four week group meeting on “Live Like You Were Dying” (Yes, it is based upon the lyrics of the Tim McGraw song.) and I kept telling myself and my husband that I already am living that way. I feel like I am compassionate to others, I always tell people how much they mean to me and I feel close to God. Yet, something just hasn’t been sitting well with me. You see I am fooling myself. There are so many actions that I keep showing that are not Christian. I tell little white lies, especially to my husband. Nothing extreme, maybe just that I only went to one store instead of two, etc. I talk about other people’s faults and inadequacies. I hold a grudge and find it hard to forgive, oh I might say “I forgive you”, but it still eats away at me. I am a very insecure person that uses this as an excuse for these faults, so I must no longer do that. So, here goes God….I can only become stronger and a better Christian if you take this walk with me. I am going to try and turn a new leaf and make conscious decisions about everything. I will pray that I make the right choices in my words and actions towards others.
“Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.” Psalm 119:133
Posted by Lynn_Ban on Thu 9 Oct 2008 11:41:49 am | 3 comments
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