In Finding Grace, Larry Randolph tells the story of how he founded Canines for Christ. Him and his wife, Susan was already at retirement age and doing so much to help the community around them. He recalls how God spoke to him and told him he needed to invest in therapy dogs. He didn’t even have a dog at the time. He remembered how he has a special dog, Gus before when he was in desperate need of a best friend. The economy had just fell and real estate experienced a downturn. He had to file for bankruptcy. His family gifted him Gus to keep him company during the day. The economy did recover but his marriage to Chris didn’t. They divorced and Gus helped him through all of the pain and all the difference in the world. Eventually, Gus did pass away and he hasn’t had a dog since. He shared how he felt led to again get another dog and start his foundation. He had their logo embroidered in gold lettering and this represented the gospel and the blood of Christ. They grew it to over twenty teams and they travel all of over to homes, hospitals, care facilities, and schools to provide comfort and to display God’s love to them. In the book, they shared some of the people they were blessed to meet and help change their lives.


One of these touching stories was about Laura and Carl. Laura met them at a drug store. She wanted to meet later on with them and tell them her story. She explained how she was hit by an 18-year-old driver going 50 mph in a 35 mph. She was driving home from a meeting when she was hit and it just so happened that an off-duty fireman heard the crash. He thought she was dead but he was able to revive her. She was given a 2 % chance of surviving. She shared how God spoke to her and told her that this wasn’t her time to go. She had to leave her job and she spends her day with her own dog, Chloe. They became a part of their ministry.


I would recommend this awesome book on how this ministry has been able to make so much of a difference in people’s lives. This book is a wonderful example of sharing God’s love to a hurting world. It was inspiring to read the different stories and how they helped others. It was also touching to read about how Grace helped Larry when Susan faced health challenges. This book is a delightful read for any dog lovers with a mixture of positive lessons we can learn from dogs.



"I received this book free from Tyndale Momentum for my honest review.”

FINDING GRACE by LARRY RANDOLPH and JENNIFER MARSHALL BLEAKLEY is the beautiful true story of how Larry and Susan Randolph were led to start Canines for Christ and how this ministry “brought people to God one paw at a time.” As we read these incredible stories we are “amazed at what God can do through willing heart and wagging tail.” As the dogs and their owners work together to show God’s love to those who need it, we see the Holy Spirit move in wonderful ways, bringing peace and restoration to those who are hurting. The men and women who work for Canines for Christ are true ambassadors for Christ alongside their beloved pets. I like the way there is no rush involved as both man and dog take time to make friends and love on those they minister to. In fact someone gave thes dogs the name - “Jesus in fur!”
I am a dog lover, but this book will speak to anyone who cares about their fellow man. Also this ministry is an excellent way of spreading the gospel of Christ.
I cannot reommend Finding Grace highly enough as a truly inspirational read.
I was given a free copy of the book by Net.Galley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

I enjoy watching true stories and reading true stories. If you like dogs, like I do and ever wondered what it would be like to have your dog be a therapy dog, then you will so enjoy reading this book, like I did! It is a powerful true story of what god and do through a willing heart and a dog.

Larry Randolph, one of the author’s of Finding Grace – The Inspiring True Story of Therapy Dogs Bringing Comfort, Hope, and Love to a Hurting World, started a using a friend’s dog as therapy dog after praying one day. From there, he started an organization that is now called Caines for Christ.

I enjoyed learning about Larry, his wife, dog Grace, the volunteers, and many of the stories that were shared using therapy dogs. I did shed a few tears throughout the book, but there are so many amazing things and healing that has taken place in this ministry. It started as a small church affiliated ministry to a now full-fledged nonprofit organization. With volunteers in thirty-five states and six countries, and are all faith-based. In 2021, they added a junior handler program for children from ages 12-18 to volunteer.

The book makes me want to do dog therapy, but I don’t think my dog is there yet. He needs some training for sure. But what an amazing book full of encouragement and inspiration. Who knows where it will lead?

I really enjoyed reading this! A great example of how our faith can be lived out.
Definitely would recommend this book, not only to dog lovers, but to anyone.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review of the book. Thank you for the opportunity.

Finding Grace by Larry Randolph and Jennifer Marshall Bleakley is heartwarming and captivating. It relates how God called Larry and Susan Randolph to begin a ministry with two words:"therapy dogs".

I was drawn into the story from the beginning. I laughed and cried as I read. The dogs share God's love to everyone they meet. What began with one couple and their daughter's dog, Cody, expands around the United States, and then the world. As this happens, the couple's faith is stretched.

I gave the book 5 stars because it touched and inspired me.