Our dog Max shows how to be honest. He doesn’t cover his weaknesses by taking cheap shots at the sheep. He moves them to clean water and better grazing.

First day of 2025 for grazing sheep at Heatherhope. Max obsesses on retrieving tennis balls, but even more on herding sheep—something we can all learn from to develop a focus on prayer.

Mirk and other Border Collies have taught me the value of quiet power—power that is disciplined and respectful of others.

Like any working Border Collie, Max loves to work.