Mr. Keller adopts a sheepdog, Lass, and persuades her to trust and love him, just as he has come to trust and love God.
Lass, the pure-bred border collie, is rescued from her unhappy life in the city by W. Phillip Keller who owns a sheep ranch. There Lass learns about trust, obedience, and faithfulness under the patient guidance of her new master. Through Phillip's unfailing love, Lass is transformed from an undisciplined pet into a magnificent sheepdog.
This heartwarming, true story illustrates for both children and adults the unconditional love that God has for each of us. Suggested questions for family discussions are included at the end of the book in order to help children discover more about God's love and how He can help them become all that He has planned for them.
Roland Gebauer was born in Germany and immigrated to Canada when he was fifteen. Now retired from his teaching position at Okanagan University, Roland and his wife, Hanni, reside in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Cheri Bladholm has produced illustrations for Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse magazine and for the covers of the Christian Heritage Book Series. She lives with her family in Syracuse, New York.