Synopses & Reviews
Your life is going well -- you are winning the battles of faith and enjoying your relationships with people and with God. Suddenly, you stumble. Things go wrong -- you lose your job; your marriage crumbles; or a loved one dies. Through prayer and perseverance, you recover and regain your strength; but disaster strikes again -- unexpected temptation shakes your faith -- and you find yourself searching for answers.
Suddenly, you hear a friendly, calm voice singing a song of strength and renewal. A handsome man from the past appears; he extends a hand of hope and lifts you to your feet. He introduces himself as David, the shepherd. He begins to sing a beautiful song -- the song of his life, his struggles and victories -- and the melody of his life amazingly resembles your own.
"We're not much different, you and I. Your victories...failures...surprises...and disappointments -- I know them all. Come, and I will share the secrets of finding the heart to go on."
Accept his invitation and discover how the most thrilling and adventurous life in Scripture holds valuable meaning for your own life of faith. Anderson's extensive research and travels throughout the Holy Lands eminently qualify him to lead you on this journey of faith. At times, you will visualize David's adventures so clearly you will feel as though you are there. Other times, your view of the shepherd turned king will be eclipsed by the reflection of yourself. But at all times, you will hear the song -- the shepherd's song -- and it will give hope and meaning to your own life's song.
About the Author
Lynn Anderson has been in the ministry for over thirty-five years and currently serves as president of Hope Network, a ministry dedicated to coaching, mentoring, and equipping spiritual leaders for the twenty-first century. He received his doctorate from Abilene Christian University in 1990.
Anderson's lifelong career of ministry has involved speaking nationwide to thousands of audiences and authoring eight books -- including The Shepherd's Song; Navigating the Winds of Change; Heaven Came Down; They Smell like Sheep, Volume 1; and If I Really Believe, Why Do I Have These Doubts?
He and his wife, Carolyn, live in Dallas. They are the parents of four grown children and the grandparents of eight wonderful grandchildren.
Table of Contents
Contents
| Foreword |
| Prologue |
| Acknowledgments |
1 | Sheep could not report on David's performance, so, in the face of danger, he could just as well have fled, but he didn't -- Because He Had the Heart |
2 | David has paid his dues, and he shows the value of three vital elements when -- Facing Giants |
3 | David lost his position, his integrity, his dignity, and the people who cared about him, but he reveals a sure source of hope and comfort -- When You Hit Rock Bottom |
4 | Three steps that will help you, as they did David, to come back from being our of touch with God, in a hostile land -- Running from Our Roots |
5 | Five revealing questions David might ask you about your career -- "When I Get My Ducks in a Row" |
6 | David helps us see and understand a little more of God's awesome holiness -- God of Death and God of Dancing |
7 | David teaches us by his example how to react to disappointment -- Shattered Dreams |
8 | David's life underscores four axioms regarding sexual temptation -- Taking the Big Hit |
9 | Nathan demonstrates five requisites for an effective approach -- Caring Enough to Confront |
10 | David's lifestyle influenced his family the same as ours does -- Families in the Fast Lane |
11 | How children of today (especially adult children), the church, and the crushed parents themselves can help -- When a Father's Heart Is Breaking |
12 | David exemplifies how to adapt to a new phase of our lives -- Aging With Class |
13 | The drama of David's struggle with grudges reminds us that we all are complex creatures -- Trying to Forgive |
14 | In spite of all his problems, David knew deep joy because of his relationship with God -- He Went Out Singing |
15 | David sometimes doesn't understand himself, but he becomes "every man" to let us know God is for every man -- On Through the Fog |
| Discussion Questions |
| Notes |