"Someone back in time came up with the idea that 'dogs are mans' best friend'. I suppose it was in a later discussion when some capitalist asserted that 'diamonds are women's best friend'. Now, personally, if given the choice, I'd take a good dog over a great diamond any day. Here's why...." Through a 31-day collection of short devotions, join this inveterate dog lover as her world of canine comrades invites readers into a deeper appreciation of God's humor and God's love. "Back to best friends: I quickly acknowledge that dogs can be messy, and smelly, and sometimes a nuisance (sound like children?), and they don't last as long as a diamond, unfortunately. Nevertheless, I'd still opt for the canine companion. Besides, a shiny rock won't lick my hand when I come home from a hard day at work...."