by Loretta Radeschi (Author)
Journey on a path to God through the simple acts of pets. In How Pets Bring us Closer to God, you'll meet farm animals and house pets whose interactions with one another and with their owners provide insight to the Scriptures and our relationship to God. You'll read how Buddy, a Quarter horse, shows us the imperishable quality of a quiet spirit through his gentleness towards two young llamas (1 Peter 3:3-4). Molly, an English field setter who by enduring the adventures set before her reminds each of us that we can run with endurance whatever we face when were keep our eyes fixed on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-2). Patches, a calico barn cat, avoided adults but would draw herself to a young child reminding us that God draws near to us. (James 4:8). In 100 true stories, Loretta Radeschi connects Scriptures to the activities of horses, llamas, dogs, cats and fowl and us to God. How Pets Bring Us Closer to God is a book for all ages. Younger children will enjoy the stories; other children and adults will see the connection between the lessons taught through Scripture, animals' behavior and our relationship to God.
Author Biography
Having written non-fiction articles for magazines in the US and abroad for 37 years, Loretta Radeschi began writing children's books in 2014. To share her love of reading and writing with her grandchildren, Radeschi wrote a book about friendship and her pets, Buddy and His Pals: True Stories of Horses, Llamas and Cats. it was followed by Mr. and Mrs. Sock and the True Spirit of Christmas, and Buddy and His Pals Activity Book featuring 45 word puzzles. How Pets Bring Us Closer to God is Radeschi's observation of animals' behavior, Scriptures and our relationship to God. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, little did she realize how animals would change her life. She and her husband, George, live in south-central Pennsylvania with horses, llamas and cats.