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ⓘ About W. Phillip Keller
W. Phillip Keller was a bestselling author who penned more than thirty-five works on Christian subjects with his most popular being “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.” The author was born in Kenya in East Africa and growing up, he always loved the outdoors and wildlife. He would then move to Canada for his studies, graduating as an agrologist. Aside from his literary pursuits, he was also a lay minister, photographer, conservationist, and field naturalist. His works have now sold more than two million copies across the globe. But things started changing for Phillip in his teenage years when he lost his father, which left him devastated.
All Book Series by W. Phillip Keller
David I: The Time of Saul's Tyranny
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1985
A Shepherd Looks at the Good Shepherd and His Sheep
Book 2 of 3 · published 1978
A Shepherd Looks At The Lamb Of God
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1983
Mighty Man of Valor: Gideon, the Sword of the Lord
Single-title series · published 1979
As a Tree Grows: Reflections on Growing in the Image of Christ
Book 3 of 48 · published 1966
Walking with God: Wholeness and Holiness for Common Christians
Book 14 of 48 · published 1980
Lessons from a Sheep Dog: A True Story of Transforming Love
Book 23 of 48 · published 1982
Songs of My Soul: Devotional Thoughts from the Writings of W. Phillip Keller
Book 31 of 48 · published 1989
Thank You, Father!: W. Phillip Keller Reflects on His Walk with God
Book 32 of 48 · published 1990
Pleasures Forevermore: Reflections on the Simple Joys of Life
Book 36 of 48 · published 1992
Strength of Soul: The Sacred Use of Time
Book 38 of 48 · published 1993 Co-authored · Al Bryant
Touched by His Hand: The Reflections of Phillip Keller
Book 42 of 48 · published 1996
What Is the Father Like?: A Devotional Look at How God Cares for His Children
Book 43 of 48 · published 1996
The Lord Is My Shepherd: Reflections from a Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23
Book 47 of 48 · published 2003
Chosen Vessels: Portraits of Ten Outstanding Christian Men
Single-title series · published 1985
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is W. Phillip Keller?
W. Phillip Keller was a bestselling author who penned more than thirty-five works on Christian subjects with his most popular being “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.” The author was born in Kenya in East Africa and growing up, he always loved the outdoors and wildlife. He would then move to Canada for his studies, graduating as an agrologist. Aside from his literary pursuits, he was also a lay minister, photographer, conservationist, and field naturalist.
Which W. Phillip Keller series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Shepherd Trilogy series, the earliest of W. Phillip Keller's multi-book series: it opens with A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (1970) and runs to 3 books across 1970–1983, ending with A Shepherd Looks At The Lamb Of God (1983).
How many books has W. Phillip Keller written?
W. Phillip Keller has 56 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1959 and 2021. 5 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being The Shepherd Trilogy series with 3 books — and 51 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should W. Phillip Keller's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. W. Phillip Keller's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Shepherd Trilogy (1970–1983, 3 books) and David (1985–1986, 2 books).
How are W. Phillip Keller's books organised into series?
This guide splits W. Phillip Keller's 56 books into 2 named series and 51 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Shepherd Trilogy (3 books, 1970–1983); David (2 books, 1985–1986).