
Man of Valor, Man of Grace
The Life of David (the Perfect Gift for Fans of House of David. Discover More About the Real King David of the Bible)
Thomas Nelson · Print & ebook · April 22, 2025
For fans of the hit series House of David, discover the real King David in more depth and transform your life as you learn from his successes and failures.
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- Who it’s for
- Follow David’s uneven, remarkable life for a close look at faith, failure, and what endures.
- Themes
- David's faith and relationship with God, Growth through personal challenges, Leadership and character
- Genres
- Old Testament Biography, Commentary: Old Testament Historical Books, Christian Personal Growth
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For fans of the hit series House of David, discover the real King David in more depth and transform your life as you learn from his successes and failures. 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?"
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Man of Valor, Man of Grace by Charles Swindoll invites you to walk alongside David from his heroic youth through his many decades as king so you can witness his life with its great accomplishments but also its endless struggles. All the dramatic highlights in David's life—extreme highs, extreme lows—are unfolded for you here, along with keen insights into his many character strengths, especially his unsurpassed intimacy with God. Curated from Swindoll's Bible Commentary on the life of David, Man of Valor, Man of Grace illustrates David's experiences to help you weather your own storms—be they self-inflicted or brought on by others—and emerge stronger, more focused, and aligned with what truly matters. This book will help you: - Uncover David's human side and see how managed life's challenges and used them to grow closer to God - Gain practical insights you can apply to your daily life - Connect with David like never before as you see his struggles and triumphs and get insights into your spiritual journey Like all of us, David was far from perfect, but Swindoll teaches us that David had the chance to become great when he placed himself at the Lord's disposal. David was a man endowed by God with passion, strength, integrity, and humility—an unforgettable personality whose life offers endless lessons for people of all ages. Man of Valor, Man of Grace invites you to explore David's life and learn lessons that will transform your life.
Faith Through David
Follow David’s uneven, remarkable life for a close look at faith, failure, and what endures.
Come here for
- A biblical life shaped by dramatic highs, deep lows, and intimacy with God
- Practical reflections on facing storms, whether self-inflicted or brought by others
Expect
- David’s journey from heroic youth through decades as king
- A portrait of character strengths alongside very human struggles
Where it sits
| Old Testament Biography | 83% |
|---|---|
| Commentary: Old Testament Historical Books | 28% |
| Christian Personal Growth | 26% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Religious Lives
- Old Testament Biography
- Old Testament Meditations
- Bible Study Guides
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- Historical Books (Old Testament)
- Christian Personal Growth
- Calling & Vocation (Christian)
- Religious Leadership
- Authors
- Charles R. Swindoll
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson
- Published
- April 22, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- David's faith and relationship with God · Growth through personal challenges · Leadership and character
- Reading lane
- Religious Lives