David is every man’s man, an outlaw prophet, a man of war, and a man of God. He is a ruthless warrior, an ardent lover, skilled musician, and poet-philosopher. God sees in him the heart of a lion, the tenacity of a bear, and an ever-faithful man of action. God calls an unlikely and lowly shepherd boy to become the king of the Jews and fighting prince of Israel. David overcomes all odds in escaping every snare, evading every trap, and learns from every encounter, growing in understanding and effectiveness in the love of his Creator. He protects, defends, and enlarges the stakes of Zion, the resting place of God’s chosen people. David reaches the pinnacle of all worldly success. He marries the love of his life and is the master of all that he surveys, even surpassing his imagination. Witness the hair raising and narrow escapes from the vengeful King Saul. Eventually, and in desperation, David seeks sanctuary with Achish, the Philistine prince that calls David a friend, even giving him a Philistine village and inviting him to battle against Israel. Be a party to the kidnapping of David’s two wives and his ferocious battle against the shapeshifting Amalekites. Be present as he wins them back and, in doing so, captures a vast treasure trove of flocks, herds, and gold. Come and join the battle at Mount Gilboa and the destruction of Saul and his son’s foretold by the witch of Endor. Celebrate the fall of the city of waters and the last puzzle piece needed to establish the empire of Israel. Look down from the high walls of Rabbah and learn of the needed destruction of Uriah the Hittite. Stand invited to the marriage ceremony of David and his soulmate Bathsheba, the future mother of king Solomon, the future monarch of Israel. David and Goliath, the giant, are one of m many Old Testament Bible books. These Christian Bible stories are one of the favorite Christian books for women. The Christian bible is a Christan book that spans from creation through revelation to the legacy of Jesus. Although most people are aware of the story of David and Goliath, the giant, "David: God's Chosen Crucible" by Joseph Ganci is a brilliant retelling of all the stories about the Shepard boy who would one day become a King of Israel. Reading with all the informational value of a history textbook is deftly combined with the entertainment of an action/adventure novel. Michael J. Carson Reviewer for Midwest Book Review. Joseph delivers a reasonable, believable story that fills in the gaps smoothly and neatly packs various events into an intense, multiple-viewpoint narrative. The book also contains several lessons and messages that will help believers grow in faith and knowledge about God's ways. Foluso Falaye San Francisco book review David God's Chosen Crucible is intelligently plotted, well-researched, and expertly executed. The writing by Joseph Ganci is wonderful, and the author has the gift of filling the narrative with exciting details, describing a setting that is colorful and transports readers to biblical times. Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite In David: God's Chosen Crucible, Joseph Ganci takes the biblical events in 1 Samuel 23:26 through 2 Samuel 12:31 and reworks them into a detailed historical novel packed with action, adventure, and intrigue. Reviewed by Erin Britton Seattle Book review Ganci writes in urgent, muscular prose that transforms the antiquated descriptions of the Bible into something closer to a fantasy novel: Kirkus Do you know why old men study the scriptures? Because they are cramming for final exams.    I read the scriptures twice, almost every day. In the morning, I pray, read the scriptures, and then pray again. Mostly, I don't put in a shopping list and ask to know His will and the power to carry that out. Instead, it prepares my mind for deeper insights and understandings. I believe that the glory of God is intelligence. Isaiah refers to revelation as line upon line and precept upon precept; here, a little, there, a little.   People had been saying for years that you need to write a book. But not until my 9-year-old granddaughter Claire said, "Papa, you need to write a book."  It seems that soon after, I came across Gideon in the Bible. I had read his story five times before, but some scriptures appeared to jump off the page for some reason. One was Gideon sending a dispatch to Ephraim, telling them to take them to the waters. Curious as all water leads down to the sea. (Moby Dick). But after much investigation, it turns out to be the shallow waters or the only fording place of the Jordan, known as the Beth-barah. So Gideon was going to drive the Midianite kings south into Ephraim's waiting arms, like hounds to the hunter, intriguing.   The other scripture that captivated me was after Gideon, and his 300 starving men conquered 15000 in a secure location. He Captures the kings and uses them initially as a trophy proclaiming his victory. Then, after parading them around, he didn't need