Christian Living

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Just for Looks

There was a lonely little boy who wanted a dog. Someone to lick his face, play catch with and curl up against on cold winter nights. Someone to share all of life with.

But his mother was so concerned with keeping the house tidy she resisted the idea. A dog would shed hairs on the floor and might be too difficult to housebreak. It might even attract fleas.

On Christmas morning she called the child into the living room. “I have s surprise for you,” she said. “Look over there, under the tree.”

To his dismay it was a large stuffed toy. It was a fine work of art, with shiny brown “eyes” and glossy fur. A big red ribbon was tied around its neck.

“There’s the perfect pet dog,” the mother said. “You can cuddle up to him anytime you like, and my, how he’ll brighten up your room. Best of all, he won’t make messes for me to clean up.”

“But can he play ball with me, Mother?” asked the small boy.

“No, son, he can’t. I’m afraid he’s dead.”

A lot of churches brighten up the landscape, but they’re just for looks.

They’re dead.

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