Squirt A True Story of an Unforgettable Lamb

Welcome to the official site of author Deb Hetle, where stories of simple farm life reveal deep lessons of faith, hope, and love. Inspired by her unforgettable experiences with sheep on the South Dakota prairie, Deb brings biblical truths to life through real events that touch the heart and soul. Her latest book, Squirt, is among the most heartfelt Christian inspirational books you’ll read. It tells the story of Squirt—a fragile lamb who became a living parable of God’s love. These pages will inspire you to see Jesus, our Good Shepherd, in a fresh and personal way, making it one of the best Christian inspirational books for readers seeking hope and faith.

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Where Passion Meets the Pen

Hi, I’m Debra Kay Hetle (most people just call me Deb). My love for animals began when I was six years old and my family moved to a farm in central South Dakota. By age twelve, I was raising bottle lambs with my siblings—what started as a 4-H project quickly became a lifelong passion.
Years later, my husband Paul and I raised our own flock of sheep for over two decades while raising our three children, Philip, April, and Gina. During that time, I discovered that sheep aren’t just farm animals—they’re living lessons. Their dependence, trust, and personalities mirrored what the Bible teaches about us as God’s people and Jesus as our Good Shepherd.
That connection between everyday life and eternal truth is what inspired me to write Squirt, a heartfelt addition to Christian non fiction books. My prayer is that each story not only entertains but also brings readers closer to God’s heart, much like devotional books and daily devotional books help guide us every day.

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Squirt is a heart-touching true story where a little and weak lamb, Squirt, is born on a cold night in South Dakota. What began as a fragile, premature life became a powerful reminder of God’s endless love and care.
The Author Deb Hetle tells about how learning extraordinary spiritual truth through the challenges, trials, and triumphs of Squirt makes the story fit beautifully among non fiction Christian books. The parable makes a very clear parallel between the helplessness of sheep and our own, in need of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
This book is more than just an animal story, as it reflects faith, family, and the profound lessons of creation. When Squirt develops and plays with the flock, the readers are encouraged to perceive the birth, sacrifice, and resurrection of Christ from different perspectives. Every chapter is warm and hopeful, offering little wisdom that can be applied to anyone in need of understanding the love of God better.
Squirt will make you smile, touch your heart, and leave you with a new vision of the Shepherd who does not abandon his flock. With its combination of real-life narration and biblical insight, it belongs with Christian inspiration books, devotion books, and Christian books non fiction that are bound to be a joy to read.
For those searching for inspirational Christian books for young adults, this story is relatable, uplifting, and timeless.

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Squirt: A True Story of an Unforgettable Lamb

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