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David A Man Of Passion And Destiny
	Author: Charles R. Swindoll Publisher: Thomas Nelson Category: Book List Price: ~~$14.99~~ Buy New: $11.69 You Save: $3.30 (22%) Rating: 30 reviews Sales Rank: 583045 Format: Large Print Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 352 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5 Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.4 ISBN: 0849942500 Dewey Decimal Number: 248 UPC: 020049042502 EAN: 9780849942501 Publication Date: October 19, 2000 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Editorial Reviews: Product Description David was a man after God's own heart What does it mean to be someone after God's 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 God's chosen people? Why is he the one character in the Bible described as a man after God's own heart? Chuck Swindoll explores the many facets of David--from his teenaged years and dysfunctional family life to his overwhelming passion for God. David's life offers hope to all of us. It shows how devotion doesn't mean perfection--that God loves us in spite of our weaknesses, and can do extraordinary things through ordinary men and women. David offers an insightful and timeless perspective on what it means to be truly spiritual, to become like David--men and women after God's own heart. David is the first of a multi-volume series exploring Great Lives from the Bible and mining them for the qualities that made them great. Chuck Swindoll wants to show us that these great men and women were not great in and of themselves--in fact most of them were humble and ordinary as you and I. They became great when they placed themselves at the Lord's 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.

Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews... Wonderful Book/Wonderful Part of Series May 30, 2008 Worthy of the reading and study whether this is by itself or part of the series. WE ALL HAVE OUR LITTLE SAULS' OR SALIERI'S IN LIFE February 23, 2007 0 out of 2 found this review helpful What I do like about Chuck Swindoll's is that he brings that Old Testament to life for Born Again Christians and makes it relevant to adult lives and problems. This book on David as well as his study guide did give me much food for life when I was having non-legal problems with the government after I had applied for the Federal Civil Service in 1985. I heard on TV that Reagan had to approve in signature even applications for GS-9 position and I was on the list for considerations for such jobs when I was in grad school. I think they just wanted to teach young men like ma a lesson in life the hard way! David had become a national hero by killing the Philistine Giant Goliath. Then the prophet Samuel had annointed David to be Israel's future king since Saul had committed an act of disobedience against him. Saul became paranoid how David become a military hero where "Saul has slain his thousands; David his ten thousands"! So, Saul in his madness set out to kill David. What I found so some food for thought was that when David was losing heart about Saul persuing him to kill him and he had to live underground and off the land, that David decided to defect to the pagan Phillistine army-kind of like seeking Political Assylum with the Soviets or the North Koreans! When I was being persecuted on Park Street in North Toledo, I did seek assylum with several foreing nations. But nothing happened. I told myself who is "America's Philistines"-Russia, China, North Korea and Iran. I even sent them all resumes through my shortwave radio hobby. I had a big foreign address book called THE WORLD RADIO TV HANDBOOK! Plenty of people to complain to there! Other things I liked about David was that he had a thing for the ladies; and I also like pretty girls, but never seem to make it with any of them. David had an entire Harem of seven wives. You cannot find the definition of the word "Harem" in my Bible Dictionary; so sexless and loveless is America's Christianity! He was such an opportunist that he picked up the wife Abagial from a dead enemy Nabal who denied him and his men food when they were on the run from Saul. God stuck Nabal dead with a heart attack for his stinginess. I used to say that my former father in law was liewise a hard man like Nabal-yet God did not strike him dead. And of course David was a Prophet and a Man of God. He wrote about 50 of the Old Testament Psalms, some of which prophesy of Christ;s crucifion on the cross and the coming Millennial Kingdom of God. God had taken David from tending the sheep to becoming Sheperd of Israel! David was a man after God's heart as David did what God had wanted him to do during his reign as King. I found that defining verse in Acts. I liked the folk guitar in high school and in the Army. I read that David played the small harp, which was a forerunner of the modern folk guitar. Me and David liked music and pretty ladies. I was just thinking the other day that when I die and go to Heaven I will really like to meet this man, as though he was my friend! Well worth the reading January 11, 2007 Yet another great book in the series. Well worth the reading and study. I have ordered additional copies to give as gifts. Great As A Teaching Manual! July 27, 2006 4 out of 4 found this review helpful This is a well written, thought provoking book. I am currently using it as a manual for a Bible study class. It's not one of those "deep theological" biographies, but it speaks to the layman, in a very easy-to-understand style. Recommended for study groups, or anyone, who wants to know more about the "man after God's own heart". best of the Swindoll series? February 23, 2006 3 out of 3 found this review helpful All the books are good ... this one was great. It hit home for me.