Includes bibliographical references (page 245).

1. Because he had the heart -- David has paid his dues, and he shows the value of three vital elements when -- 2. Facing giants -- 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 -- 3. When you hit rock bottom -- Three steps that will help you, as they did David, to come back from being out of touch with God, in a hostile land -- 4. Running from our roots -- Five revealing questions David might ask you about your career -- 5. "When I get my ducks in a row" -- David helps us see and understand a little more of God's awesome holiness -- 6. God of death and God of dancing -- David teaches us by his example how to react to disappointment -- 7. Shattered dreams -- David's life underscores four axioms regarding sexual temptation -- 8. Taking the big hit -- Nathan demonstrates five requisites for an effective approach -- 9. Caring enough to confront -- David's lifestyle influenced his family the same as ours does -- 10. Families in the fast lane -- How children of today (especially adult children, the church, and the crushed parents themselves can help -- 11. When a father's heart is breaking -- David exemplifies how to adapt to a new phase of our lives -- 12. Aging with class -- The drama of David's struggle with grudges reminds us that we all are complex creatures -- 13. Trying to forgive -- In spite of all his problems, David knew deep joy because of his relationship with God -- 14. He went out singing -- David sometimes doesn't understand himself but he becomes "every man" to let us know God is for every man -- 15. On through the fog.