The Little Dog Who Knew Jesus

Hi there! My name is Little Dog! I would like to tell you about me and my story! I'm a sheepdog! I was born much smaller than my three brothers and with an ugly face and a crippled paw! Usually, puppies like me are not kept around, which would not have been good for me! But to please my mother, who happens to be my master's favorite dog, he kept me and trained me to be a watchdog! On the move of our master's sheep from the winter to the summer camp, I could not keep up with the group because of my crippled leg, so my mother decided to leave me in a special hiding spot and return to continue the journey with her later. The place she picked for me to stay was really where this story began because it was where I met this man folks called Jesus! And because of this meeting, I have this amazing story to tell! I know you are going to love this story but find it as difficult to believe as my mother and brothers did when I tried to tell them just what happened! If you share my view that any story that reminds children of Jesus and his special love for them, then you will be happy to know that this story of Little Dog does just that! If you would like to learn how this was presented, read the "About the Author" story at the end of this story's pages just inside this book!

"If Jesus had a dog, he would have followed Him to the cross!" This is the story about the little dog who found his master while walking from town to town. It brings Jesus close to us while we watch through the eyes of love!

The Author truly believes that the dog is God's most perfect creation, and it shows by the unconditional love dog shows for man. This trait is not shown by any other creature and only shown in the relationship dog has with man, and is a gift from God to man. God is the only other that shows this unconditional love towards man, so the Author feels the dog is very special in God's eyes, even the name "Dog" is a reflection of the name "God". This book will touch on all your emotions, happiness, sadness, anger and in the final chapter this Author's vision of why dogs go to heaven, you will feel the unconditional love given to man only from God and Dog. We all have heard the Gospel stories of Jesus, but the Author tastefully injected a loving companion dog into some of these beautiful stories. He knew some might take offense with him messing with the Gospels, but he is a man of great faith as well as a dog parent, and he takes great pain in writing this book so as to not change the Gospel's real meaning. The best way to see if this book is for you is to hit the look inside button, and you will be able to read the full chapter before you buy. There are a few purely fictional chapters that were added, but they are respectfully written and take nothing from the scriptures.

Revisit the story of Jesus through the eyes of man’s best friend—a special dog named Barley. No one expected Barley to have an encounter with the Messiah. He was homeless, hungry, and struggling to survive in first century Jerusalem. Most surprisingly, he was a dog. But through Barley’s eyes, the story of a teacher from Galilee comes alive in a way we’ve never experienced before. Barley’s story begins in the home of a compassionate woodcarving family who finds Barley as an abandoned, nearly-drowned pup. Tales of a special teacher from Galilee are reaching their tiny village, but when life suddenly changes again for Barley, he carries the lessons of forgiveness and love out of the woodcarver’s home and through the dangerous roads of Roman-occupied Judea. On the outskirts of Jerusalem, Barley meets a homeless man and petty criminal named Samid. Together, Barley and his unlikely new master experience fresh struggles and new revelations. Soon Barley is swept up into the current of history, culminating in an unforgettable encounter with the truest master of all as he bears witness to the greatest story ever told. “An incredibly inspiring and beautiful tale of a blessed journey of lessons learned as told through the voice of one man’s (and humanity’s) best friend, a loving dog named Barley. Ron Marasco transports both heart and mind heralding understanding and acceptance while weaving rich religious history within the pages of this unique adventure.” —Kristen Chenoweth, Tony and Emmy award–winning actress “If you need a spirit-lift, a book of hope, a read that will urge you to believe that hope is worth the risk, you are holding the right book. Do yourself a favor—read and enjoy!” —Max Lucado, New York Times bestselling author of How Happiness Happens and Anxious for Nothing “Some of the greatest life lessons about courage, loyalty, trust, and patience . . . I’ve learned from my dog. Read The Dog Who Was There and learn an amazing lesson about faith.” —Andy Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Noticer and The Traveler’s Gift “The Dog Who Was There is a page-turning read that stops and opens the heart. Revealing profound truth with compelling grace, Ron Marasco offers a singular vision of the greatest story ever told.” —Beth Henley, Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright of Crimes of the Heart and The Jacksonian “The Dog Who Was There is a wonderful, engaging book that adds a completely new perspective to the Passion story. Ron Marasco has created a character in Barley who will entertain and inspire readers. The retelling of Christ’s ministry through the human characters connects the reader in a unique was to the Gospel message, but it is Barley who will charm people of all ages.” —Kevin Baxter, EdD, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Los Angeles Inspirational standalone novel with biblical elements. Book length: 52,000 words. Includes discussion questions for book clubs.

A Taste of Grace is an easy-to-read page-turning exploration of God's amazing grace, demonstrated and illustrated by the teachings of Jesus. A Taste of Grace proclaims God's grace as irreconcilably opposed to the core values and beliefs of institutionalized religion and reveals God's grace to be an absurd and foolish sentiment that doesn't add up to the human mind.

For almost two thousand years, there have been countless books written about our Lord; books by the authors of the four Gospels and the early church fathers, which tell of his words, his actions, and his miracles; books which tell of how he changed the lives of the authors and how he continues to change lives of their readers; and books which build on what he said and did called historical novels. I guess that this little short story is one of those. What If Jesus Did Have a Dog? One night, when I couldn't sleep, a very strange thought came to me. For some reason, I began to wonder, whether or not, Jesus may have had a dog. I've had a number of wonderful dogs in my life, and I can't think of a better pet, or a more loving friend. I once saw a comment written on a wall that said, "God spelled backwards is still your best friend." Dogs, like God himself, love unconditionally. And like God, they are always ready to forgive us. Even many centuries ago, dogs were held in great esteem by many people. The wealthy and powerful kept dogs mostly for protection, but ordinary people believed that dogs could be wonderful helpers and companions, as well as dear friends. This is a story about the birth of Jesus and the dog that he may have had.

Nothing is more important than what a person believes about Jesus Christ. To understand Christ correctly is to understand the very heart of God, Scripture, and the gospel. To get to the core of this belief, this latest volume in the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series lays out a systematic summary of Christology from philosophical, biblical, and historical perspectives—concluding that Jesus Christ is God the Son incarnate, both fully divine and fully human. Readers will learn to better know, love, trust, and obey Christ—unashamed to proclaim him as the only Lord and Savior. Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.

The discovery of an immortal dog with miracle healing powers upends the world. For several centuries an isolated mountain village in Mexico has held hidden an amazing secret, an immortal dog that performs miracles of healing. Recorded in ancient Spanish records, it is the dog of Christ, a mongrel stray dog that was present at the crucifixion and which was stabbed by the same spear that pierced the body of the Saviour. When a tragedy reveals the dog's existence through a series of miracles accidentally caught on television, it upends the world, destabilising governments and causing world-wide revolution.

Have you ever wondered if Jesus had a best friend? Oh yes, He had the disciples, but He could not choose ONE of them for a best friend-what would the others think? Jesus had all of the angels of heaven, but they could not leave heaven and walk and talk with Him. He had His father God, who spoke to Him directing His early mission. But, did He have a true best friend? Remember when you were little and you had a best friend to talk to every day? To walk to school with? To eat lunch with? To share a treat or a secret? Sure, we all did-many best friends over the years. But, what about Jesus? This is the story of a little black dog who was lost and all alone who needed someone to help him, to claim him, to find food and water and a safe place to sleep for him. This is also the story of Jesus who found that when he befriended a little lost dog that He found a best friend who would go with Him for His earthly ministry. The little dog learned a lot about Jesus and loved Jesus with all of his little heart. From helping to find disciples to assist in His ministry, to the miracles, the parables, and finally to the cross, the little black dog saw and heard it all. In this book, "Blessing" the little black dog tells us about the great adventure he had being the best friend of Jesus. The story is told for children and adults using scripture and imagination to define the need for friendship and the Kingdom of God.

In a faraway land two thousand years ago, Joseph and his wife, Mary, arrive at a stable in Bethlehem, grateful for a place to stay for the night; Mary is about to have a baby. As the couple settles in, neither has any idea that a homeless puppy is hiding under a trough in the corner, watching and listening. The puppy is all alone and sad. He has no name, no owner, and no one who loves him. But in the quiet of the night, something wonderful happens. The baby Jesus is born! Anxious to see what God smells like, the puppy waits for Joseph and Mary to fall asleep and then creeps over to the manger, sniffs the baby, and silently vows to protect the child. After the puppy is discovered, Joseph and Mary name him Judah, the Lion Dog, and invite him on an inspirational adventure that includes a trip to the temple, a visit with the wise men, and a journey with Jesus to Egypt. The Adventures of Judah, the Lion Dog tells the charming tale of a furry creature who makes it his mission to protect the Christ child and his family as he becomes a friend of God-and God becomes a friend of his.