Abiding Trails

People cross the street when they see your dog. They also back away when you stand boldly in your faith. Coincidence? I don't think so. In this episode of Abiding Trails, we're talking about what it means to be "Faithful & Fierce" - and why God didn't make a mistake when He gave bully breeds their strength OR when He called you to live out bold, unapologetic faith in a...

Have you ever noticed how dogs seem personally offended by a closed door? In this episode, we explore how one simple dog behavior led to a surprising lesson about prayer, dependence on God, and how often we try to handle life on our own. Core Scripture 1 Thessalonians 5:17  "Pray without ceasing." Explore the Trail 🐾 Shop Abiding Paws Apparel: abidingpaws.com 🐾 Read the Blog: abidingpa...

Why do our dogs follow us from room to room? What starts as a funny dog behavior reveals a powerful truth about trust, dependence, and what it means to stay close to God. Today we're exploring the lessons loyal dogs teach us about abiding in Christ. Explore the Trail 🐾 Shop Abiding Paws Apparel:   abidingpaws.com 🐾 Read the Blog:   abidingpaws.com/blog 🐾 Watch on YouTube:   youtube.com/@Ab...

Between feeding schedules, vet visits, barking, muddy paws, and everyday chaos, life with multiple dogs can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Abiding Trails, we explore Philippians chapter 4 and discover how Paul's words about peace, contentment, anxiety, and focusing on what is true can transform how we handle the chaos around us. Whether you're managing a busy household, navigating...

If you want to see pure chaos, try feeding eight pitbulls without impulse control. In my house, the "Wait" command isn't a cute party trick—it's a matter of safety and survival. In this episode, we explore the discipline of the "Wait" command, why dogs must look at the master instead of the bowl, and what it teaches us about impulse control, trusting God's timing...

I have eight pitbulls. Obviously, they can't all sleep in the bed at once - I have a rotation system. But the ones who do have taught me profound lessons about rest, presence, and belonging.  This episode starts with a confession about dog sleeping arrangements and ends with a deep dive into what it means to truly rest in God's presence. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 👕 NEW TEE: "I A...

The pitbull faces constant discrimination - banned in cities, rejected by landlords, labeled dangerous by default. As someone who manages eight pitbulls daily, I know this breed's true heart.  In this episode, I connect the false narrative around bully breeds to the lies men of faith carry about themselves. The breed isn't the problem - and neither is the strength God put in you. RESOURC...

Managing eight pitbulls - five two-year-olds, their parents, and my ten-year-old senior - has taught me more about discipleship than most sermons.  In this episode, I share five specific things my dogs do every single day that Scripture commands us to do. I'm Chasity, founder of Abiding Paws, where I create embroidered gear for men of bold faith who love their dogs and the outdoors.  Today, w...

There is nothing quite as humbling as a 50-pound pitbull who has decided she knows a better route than you do. One second you're leading a calm, structured walk. The next second you're holding onto a leash attached to 50 pounds of determined muscle that has completely different plans for your afternoon—and possibly your shoulder socket. And right in the middle of that frustration, God ta...

Ever specifically ask God for patience and then wonder what you were thinking? Yeah, me too. His response was to send me eight pitbulls. In this episode of Abiding Trails, we're getting honest about the hilarious, humbling, sanctifying reality of what it actually looks like to steward powerful dogs while trying to grow in your faith. Because James 1:2-4 says "trials of various kinds&quot...

If you take a powerful bully breed to the edge of the Grand Canyon and just let the leash go slack because you want them to "feel free"—that isn't love. That's a disaster waiting to happen. In this episode of Abiding Trails, I'm sharing the story of taking our senior dog Deimos to the Grand Canyon—and what that desert trail experience revealed about preparation, leadership...

Culture looks at a strong man—or a powerful bully breed—and often sees a threat. But what does biblical masculinity actually look like? In this episode of Abiding Trails, we're diving into Proverbs 16:32 and the truth about strength under control. Drawing from the daily reality of managing an eight-pitbull household, we explore why the man who can rule his own spirit is greater than the one w...

What does it mean to have dominion over creation? And how does that biblical calling shape the way we care for our dogs? In this episode of Abiding Trails, we dive into Genesis 1:26-28 and explore what true stewardship looks like—not domination, but responsible care. We break down the Hebrew meaning of "dominion," connect it to Proverbs 12:10, and talk about how this plays out in real li...

A life without discipline has no walls. In this episode of Abiding Trail , we break down what Proverbs 25:28 actually means—and why it’s more than just a metaphor. “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” When this was written, a city without walls wasn’t just vulnerable—it was completely exposed. There was no barrier, no protection, and no control over what...

Discipline shows—whether you think it does or not. In this episode of Abiding Trails , I break down what discipline actually looks like when you’re living with multiple dogs, and why it can’t be something you try to turn on only when things go wrong. Using real-life experience with my dogs—especially a young, high-energy dog that moves without thinking—you can see how quickly a lack of discipline...

Most people think loyalty is something that just exists—something you either have or you don’t. But that’s not how it works. In this first episode of Abiding Trail , I break down what living with a structured pack of dogs has taught me about loyalty, responsibility, and paying attention to what’s actually happening in front of you. With multiple dogs in different groups—Deimos and Atlas together,...