by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 7, 2024 | Guide Dog Tales
Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:25 NLT Iva abruptly stopped on our regular route for no apparent reason. I redirected her, “Iva, forward.” She glanced ahead and right back at me. I...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 7, 2024 | Guide Dog Tales
God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:9 NIV) This week has been filled with uncertain moments. I’ve spent hours on the phone getting nowhere with a mail order company. Among all the stress, Iva...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 1, 2024 | Guide Dog Tales
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according [1]to the power that works in us, Ephesians 3:20 NKJV Timmy turned, looking in the back seat. His voice was one of shock. “Iva, what’s wrong? Your eyes are swollen!”...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Nov 1, 2024 | Guide Dog Tales
O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. Jeremiah 10:23 NKJV You can take the dog out of the city, but you can’t take the city out of the dog. My little darling is definitely a diva, born in New York...
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Oct 31, 2024 | Guide Dog Tales
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me:” Says the Lord. (Isaiah 54:17 NKJV) The fears we fight....
by Carolyn Dale Newell | Oct 31, 2024 | devotion, Guide Dog Tales
He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. (Psalm 23:3b NKJV) During the humid summer months, my guide dog, Iva, slows down. We walked in the dark a lot this summer. Once the sun rose, Iva’s black fur grew surprisingly hot. I have to monitor...