Lessons from a Sheep Dog
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Lessons from a Sheep Dog | |
Author | Phillip Keller |
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Language | English |
Subject(s) | Christian Life |
Genre(s) | Non-Fiction |
Publisher | W Publishing Group |
Publication date | 1983 |
Media type | Book |
Pages | 75 |
ISBN | ISBN 0-8499-0335-1 |
Lessons From a Sheep Dog (ISBN 0-8499-1765-4), subtitled A True Story of Transforming Love, is a book by Phillip Keller that was first published in 1983. It tells of the relationship between Keller and his border collie, Lass. From this story he draws seven lessons related to living Christian life.
[edit] Story
Keller a beginning sheep rancher in British Columbia when he came upon Lass, an unwanted, abused border collie. He took her home and worked with her. Through his loving care she began to soften and eventually became a wonderful, helpful, and obedient sheep dog.
[edit] Lessons
Keller points out seven lessons that can be learned from this story.
- "In the Wrong Hands
- Set Free — to Follow
- Learning to Trust
- The Delight of Obedience
- The Test of Faithfulness
- Love and Discipline
- Available for Anything"