{"id":725,"date":"2012-06-29T02:50:02","date_gmt":"2012-06-29T02:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laurafulton.org\/?p=725"},"modified":"2012-06-29T02:50:02","modified_gmt":"2012-06-29T02:50:02","slug":"my-dog-jesus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laurafulton.org\/?p=725","title":{"rendered":"My Dog Jesus"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>You know how kids sometimes say stuff in innocence that’s so comprehensively awesome you can’t ignore it? Yeah…<\/p>\n

Months ago, we promised our boys a dog if they would leave behind their lives in Abu Dhabi and move to Australia – and they were fine with that trade off.<\/p>\n

When my youngest son grew reluctant to leave behind\u00a0a little boy in his class, I hoped to distract him so I asked him what he thought we should name our dog. Without hesitation, his first two choices were Mango and Jesus.<\/p>\n

Now, I\u2019m not ashamed to say that I\u2019m a Christian and I don\u2019t take it lightly, but a dog named Jesus? Come on! The comic value is limitless. In the end, we went with Charlotte, but because I truly just couldn\u2019t resist, here are my\u2026<\/p>\n

Top 15 Reasons You Should Name Your Dog Jesus:<\/p>\n

1. I\u2019ve been searching the neighbourhood for my dog but I just can\u2019t find him. The trick is to think like the dog. Now, what would Jesus do?<\/p>\n

2. Hi there, Neighbour. I still haven\u2019t seen that damn dog. Have you found Jesus?<\/p>\n

3. We thought he would be an outside dog, but last night it was really cold, so we accepted Jesus into our home.<\/p>\n

4. I love Jesus with all my heart. Sometimes I talk to Jesus and I know he\u2019s listening, even if he doesn\u2019t answer.<\/p>\n

5. Jesus! What is this on my floor???<\/p>\n

6. Dear Friends: Our dog is turning one year old, so come on over and celebrate the birth of Jesus!<\/p>\n

7. See how he\u2019s tapping on the floor like that with his paw? I swear he\u2019s counting! Not everyone believes in Jesus, but I sure do.<\/p>\n

8. My dog loves to ride in the car with me and he comes along everywhere I go. Yep, Jesus is my co-pilot.<\/p>\n

9. Of course my dog has a pedigree! Look at his registry papers \u2013 see? He\u2019s the only son of God! The rest of the litter were girls.<\/p>\n

10. That is one loyal dog. He\u2019ll wait for you by the door until you come home and every time you call. Yes, you have a friend in Jesus.<\/p>\n

11. Well, he got off his leash, so I yelled, \u201cCome, Jesus! Come!\u201d He finally came but so did every other dog in the park. Everyone answered the call of Jesus.<\/p>\n

12. The judges at the dog show were very critical. They found fault with all the dogs and they absolutely crucified Jesus.<\/p>\n

13. This is one amazing dog. During that big flood, he pulled me from the raging river but no one else. Yes, Jesus is my personal saviour.<\/p>\n

14. Well, sweetheart, sometimes dogs run away, but it’s ok. One day, Jesus will come again.<\/p>\n

15. Have you felt Jesus in your heart? Or is he just sniffing your crotch? That means Jesus loves you and he wants you to know him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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