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David had wanted to build a temple for the Lord and even made preparations for it before his death. But God had told him, “You have shed much blood and have fought many wars. You are not to build a house for my Name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight. But you will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon, I will grant Israel peace and quiet during his reign. He is the one who will build a house for my Name.” David handles this with grace and a commitment to helping his son succeed.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one…

When Samuel goes to anoint the next king of Israel, he makes a common mistake: he judges the potential candidates based on outward appearances. God uses this opportunity to share his perspective: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” (1 Samuel 16:7). God still has this same perspective today.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2 for-profit tech companies…

While many people think of 2 Samuel 11 as simply David’s affair with Bathsheba, it is actually much more. Throughout the chapter we see David ignoring warning signs, not listening to advisors, and ultimately allowing his desire for Bathsheba to cause him to have her husband murdered. It begins with David not being where he should be – out to war with his army. When we are not where God wants us to be, we place ourselves at risk.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here. Professor at Warner University church planter with Stadia former former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested…

One of the things I love about the Bible is how honestly it describes its characters. People are presented not as superhuman examples of faith but shown with their weaknesses on display. We read about their mistakes – some small, some very costly. We see their good intentions and false starts. This summer at Mountainview, we will be look at the flawed life of one of the Bible’s best known characters – David. The life of King David is an authentic example of what it means to follow God in a flawed yet passionate manner. The first time David appears in Scripture he is a young man. Here’s what we learn from the story: People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. To understand the importance of this story – and David’s life in general – you have to back-up a bit in the history…