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?" 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. Pastor Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God's Word. He is the founding pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, as well as the founder of Insight for Living , a leading program in Christian broadcasting since 1979 that airs around the world. Chuck has also served as president and now chancellor emeritus at Dallas Theological Seminary and has contributed more than 100 titles to a worldwide reading audience, books for which he has received the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award, twelve Gold Medallion Awards, and the Christian Book Award for Bible of the Year.