Great Lives: David: A Man of Passion and Destiny (Discover More About the Real King David of the Bible. The Perfect Gift for Fan

David was a man after Gods own heart . . .What does it mean to be someone after Gods own heart? David, Old Testament Shepherd, king, and psalmist, offers an answer in the shape of his own life.In many ways he was a most extraordinary man?intelligent, handsome, abundantly gifted as a poet, musician, warrior, and administrator. Yet in other ways he was a most ordinary man?often gripped by destructive passion, rocked by family chaos and personal tragedy, and motivated by political expediency. How did David become the national hero of Gods chosen people? Why is he the one character in the Bible described as a man after Gods own heart? Chuck Swindoll explores the many facets of David?from his teenage years and dysfunctional family life to his overwhelming passion for God.Davids life offers hope to all of us. It shows that God can do extraordinary things through ordinary men and women. And David offers an insightful perspective on what it means to be truly spiritual, to become like David?men and women after Gods own heart.David is the first of a multi-volume series exploring great lives from the Bible. Chuck Swindoll wants to show us that these men and women became great when they placed themselves at the Lords disposal, allowing Him to develop within them the marks of true character: humility, purity, authenticity, and integrity. To live a life God considers great is within the reach of everyone who submits to him.