A boy with a heart

By Dr. Yan Gabriel Venter and Hanlie Venter

SUMMARY - A Boy With A Heart By Yan Venter In the hills of ancient Judah, a young shepherd named David tends his father's flocks--unseen, underestimated, and unknown to the world. But heaven sees him. And heaven has a plan. Born into a large family, David grows up in the shadow of his older brothers--especially Eliab, the proud eldest who scorns David's dreams and questions his worth. Even within his own household, David's quiet strength and unusual heart set him apart. His deep relationship with God, forged in the solitude of the pastures, becomes his anchor through trials yet to come. When danger arises, David's courage is tested not with swords, but with claws and roars. He stands alone against a lion... and then a bear. These battles, hidden from the public eye, prepare him for a far greater war--and shape him into more than a boy with a sling. They make him a warrior with a calling. Everything changes the day the prophet Samuel arrives in Bethlehem. In a stunning act of divine reversal, David is chosen and anointed as the future king of Israel. The moment is sacred, but the path to the throne is far from easy. He is summoned to King Saul's court, not as royalty, but as a musician. There, David's harp soothes the tormented king--and captures the attention of Saul's daughter, Michal. David and Michal's connection grows in quiet glances, charged silences, and moments when faith and fear collide. She sees in David not just the harpist or the warrior, but the heart behind the man. As David navigates palace life, friendship with Prince Jonathan, and rising jealousy from Saul, Michal's affection deepens, even as her father's resentment grows. Then comes the challenge from the valley of Elah--a giant named Goliath, armed with arrogance and armor. The army trembles. Eliab mocks. Saul hesitates. But David, stirred by holy indignation, steps forward with nothing but a sling, a shepherd's heart, and unwavering faith. The battle that follows shakes two nations and changes the course of history. With one stone, a giant falls. But that victory, as glorious as it is, becomes the beginning of greater trials. David's fame grows. Songs are sung. Saul's hatred ignites. Yet amid political tension, betrayal, and unexpected romance, David remains guided by something deeper than ambition: a heart after God. A Boy With A Heart is a vivid reimagining of the formative years of David--his family, his fears, his fight, and his fire. Told with emotional depth and gripping suspense, this novel breathes new life into the legendary figure of Scripture, reminding us that even kings start as boys with hidden courage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5HQTWD5
• ISBN13: 9798280232167
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 205 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"