God created humans with the intention that we live in family units. A family, though, can grow, expand and evolve over time, such as when two partial family units come together as one, more commonly known as a blended family. Blended families aren’t a foreign concept for Christians. Blended families mentioned numerously in the Old Testament and Christ taught His disciples that the Church is in fact its own blended family:

There’s a reason why dogs are universally known as “man’s best friend.” These four-legged companions are loyal, loving and adorable, bringing intense joy into the lives of their owners. The only major downside to dog ownership is the beloved animals’ relatively short lifespans, which tends to range from just 10 to 20 years. Simply stated: dogs don’t live long enough.