Have you ever felt useless or far away from God? Do you wish you could relate to God, the way Bible characters do? Let Grandma Mary share what she has learned from King David to help you. See how to grow in God, and "carry on" whatever your past has been. This book is biblical fiction centering on King David's early life. The first book in the series. The book offers a 4 in 1 benefit: Learn why God picked a shepherd to be a king. Endear yourself to Bible characters through the fictional episodes. Cultivate a better understanding of God and the Bible. Personal Growth, learn how to "carry on" in your own life. The author, Mary Stegmiller has failed, felt useless, and thought of giving up. With God's grace, she 'dug in' to "carry on.' She writes to encourage people and give hope to anyone who needs to know failing does not make you a failure. She is a dreamer and a storyteller, who wants to make te Bible and biblical characters 'come alive,' for the reader. She contrasts Kind David's lessons with the own for the readers to see that the God of the Bronze Age is the God of the 'Electric Age' so they might gain a desire to seek Him. "I hope sharing my stories and poetry will help my readers draw closer to God, laugh, cry, find the courage to pursue their purpose, and "carry on."