Leap Over a Wall

In this inspirational book, Peterson uses stories from King David's life as vivid lessons in everyday faith and spirituality. He reawakens us to enduring truths as he explores David's experiences of friendship, grief, love, sin, and suffering. 238 pages, from Harpercollins

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< p> Of all the characters in the Bible, it is David who is most human. His life is lived on the "rough-edged actuality" of real life, and his relationship with God is an energetic one. Through the passions, the trials, and the lyrical poetry of this beloved figure, we gain powerful insights into the role of God in our own lives.< p> In this inspirational volume, Professor Eugene H. Peterson, translator of < i> The Message, < /i> uses stories from David's epic life as vivid lessons in everyday faith and spirituality. Exploring David's experiences of friendship, grief, love, sin, and suffering, as well as sanctuary, beauty, and wilderness, he reawakens us to the enduring truths behind these beloved stories.< /p>