Made for a Purpose: Lessons from My Sheepdogs
In Made for a Purpose, Debbie L. Cole shares her experiences raising sheepdogs to reveal life lessons about obedience, purpose, and influence. Told from the “master’s” perspective, she draws spiritual parallels between a shepherd’s training of dogs and God’s work in our lives. Each dog’s personality and approach offer distinct reflections on how we respond to God’s call. With questions at the end of chapters, readers are invited to apply what they learn personally.
I Am a Sheep?!?!
In I Am a Sheep?!?!, Debbie L. Cole takes readers on her faith-journey, using her time tending sheep as a metaphor to deepen spiritual insight. Through vivid pastoral stories, she draws parallels between how sheep follow a shepherd and how believers respond to God’s guidance. With each chapter ending in reflective questions, this book is designed to challenge and inspire intimacy with the Good Shepherd. It’s a compelling invitation to see your identity and walk through the eyes of faith.
Writing Stories of Faith
Published Author
My name is Debbie L. Cole, and I am a Christian author who writes stories of faith; I believe knowing God and the Good Shepherd is paramount, especially during these trying times. My work caters to all Christians and people seeking a relationship with God.
Our Shepherd, And
Our Purpose
I wrote I Am a Sheep?!?! after years of caring for sheep and witnessing firsthand how they respond to a shepherd they know and trust. Their dependence reminded me of our own need to follow the voice of Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd. Later, through training and working alongside my sheepdogs, I was inspired to write Made for a Purpose. Each dog, with its unique strengths and challenges, reflected how God shapes us to live out our calling and serve with obedience and purpose. Both books invite readers to draw closer to Christ and discover the lessons He weaves through His creation.
Reviews
The chapters are ordered comfortably by theme, and build on each other. Each with questions to ponder at the end, which can be used for Book Club or Bible Study (I totally plan to do this soon.
LindaDF
Mrs. Cole has wonderful examples of how sheep depend on their shepherd for everything! Oh how we need to depend on our Great Shepherd -JESUS! Good job Deb Cole.
Ann Foster