The Adventures of Judah, the Lion Dog

By Linda Rahme and Mary Owens

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 Godand God becomes a friend of his.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Inspiring Voices
• Release date: Oct 24, 2013
• ISBN: 9781462407606

Linda Rahme

Linda Rahme enjoys writing stories for her grandchildren that keep Christ in Christmas. She currently resides in Florida.

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ISBN: 978-1-4624-0759-0 (sc)

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Inspiring Voices rev. date: 10/17/2013

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Contents

Introduction

The Homeless Puppy – 1

The Trip To The Temple – 2

The Wise Men’s Visit – 3

Life In Egypt – Home At Last – 4

Thank you to Anna Avery, Mary Owens, Stephanie Field, and Caroline Wlasuik. I couldn’t have done this without out you. You have made a dream become a reality.

INTRODUCTION

This is a series of stories about a homeless puppy who becomes part of the family of Jesus. He will become known as Judah, the Lion Dog.

In the first story the puppy is present at the birth of Jesus. We witness this miracle through the thoughts and feelings of the homeless puppy. The birth of Jesus is taken directly from God’s Word, the Bible, and is completely true. The puppy is the imaginary part of the story used to capture the attention of a child.

When God chose the place of Jesus’ birth, He picked