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Explore Don Clifford’s collection of books, where profound lessons of faith, hope, and love come to life.

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Wisdom Betrayed

David, Bathsheba and the Man Behind the Throne

Wisdom Betrayed is a compelling novel which delves behind the scenes into the backstories of the characters at the center of the David and Bathsheba saga. Utilizing biblical accounts and weaving them throughout the narrative, the author expands upon Scripture to get into the hearts and minds of David, Bathsheba and other important characters in the complete story.

Despite the popularity of the saga, most people do not realize there is a fascinating mystery in this story, a mystery that we must solve before we can see the full picture of what happened and why. The clues are there in obscure passages, waiting to be discovered and interpreted.

The book takes readers along for a ride through turbulent events that unfold in this intersection of lives as a result of one man’s decisions; events that end in tragedy for some and redemption for others. Here’s a hint: David knew Bathsheba’s family before he summoned her to his bed. Her grandfather was David’s personal counselor and advisor. His name? Ahithophel the Gilonite. The man behind the throne.

If you are ready to experience this classic story as never before, this book is for you. Head back in history to see what happens when wisdom is betrayed.

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Grace Enough For Three

Don and Karen Clifford put God’s promises to the test when they found themselves in storm after storm as they lost three small children to accidents and disease. These life-long Christians tell their inspiring story and share the lessons and insights they gained as they found God’s grace to be sufficient. Here is what some Christian workers have to say about Grace Enough for Three. Few have experienced the sorrow of Don and Karen Clifford with the death of three small children at different times as well as two miscarriages. Most marriages do not survive such tragic events. Don and Karen are testimony to the biblical truth that God’s grace is sufficient in the darkest hours of life. They are a joy filled couple faithfully serving the Lord. Their faith and faithfulness are an inspiration to others. When I read their story it became the seed for a series of messages on THE SUFFICIENT GRACE OF GOD. Their story will challenge you to overcome the difficulties in your life by trusting in God’s sufficient grace. Dr. David Sheppard, Senior Pastor First Baptist Church St Charles, Mo.

As I read “Grace Enough For Three,” I was totally captivated, reading deep into the night and early mornings. “Grace” reads almost like fiction – but it most certainly isn’t fiction. Don and Karen lived every moment of this fascinating…. Load more

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Heavenly Grief: A Christian Guide to Spiritual and Emotional Healing

Don and Karen Clifford are life-long Christians whose marriage and faith have survived the loss of three of their living children. Because of their total dependence on God during the multiple losses, they began to learn things about surviving grief that aren’t covered in the textbooks. They not only learned how to survive the losses, but how to recover in a reasonable time and return to a joyous Christian life. They simply learned (sometimes through trial and error) to avail themselves of the helps and comforts God provides. Don and Karen discuss the help they found and how God’s provisions are all part of His all-sufficient grace. They offer practical guidance to help avoid traps that can easily lead to continuing sorrow. They focus on the recovery process and the spiritual lessons that can help the grieving individual find healing and go on to a full and happy life. As young parents, Don and Karen lost their 2-year-old son Mike, who suffered from seizures, when he suffocated in his bedding in the night.
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Everyone loved King David…. ‘But you know, after a while… I don’t know, I think he did begin to change.’” The story of young David slaying Goliath is the ultimate underdog tale and arguably the most renowned one from the Bible. His remarkable faith propels him, but as king, he becomes so consumed with himself that he fails to see the consequences of his actions on those that are near and dear to him.

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Wisdom Betrayed: David, Bathsheba and the Man Behind the Throne by author Don Clifford is a deeply imagined fictional piece which seeks to disclose well-hidden facts about the renowned King David and Bathsheba’s relationship, as seen from the author’s ingenious lens. Clifford begins by reminding readers of the accuracy of the Holy Scriptures, and then carefully brings to their attention the existence of hidden concepts and motives an ordinary eye may not see.

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What Readers Are Saying

C. Atherton Informative and Entertaining

As a pastor, I found the book to have a strong biblical base, and as a fan of stories, I found it to be intriguing and entertaining. The "behind the scenes" look at the characters involved and their reactions to the events unfolding were captivating. It was very much like being there. It is an easy read that is difficult to put down once you begin. I believe God gave us an imagination to use in constructive ways, and the author has done just that in this one of a kind book, as the characters come to life in ways that relate to each of us today. I highly recommend this book to everyone, and especially to those who would like to delve deeper into the "story behind the story" that is David and Bathsheba.

Martha Wenger Great Read

I found this book very engaging, interesting and an easy read. The characters are well developed and story line is easy to follow. The author takes the well known story of David and Bathsheba and adds his interesting perspective on what could have taken place behind the scenes of the story we are familiar with. Once I started the book, I couldn't put it down until finished. You actually feel like you right there with the characters as the story develops. As well as entertaining and interesting, this book also leaves you with an important message regarding relationships.

Paul Harcourt Fascinating story

An interesting look at a well-known story, but with a special focus on characters and details that often escape our attention. The character of Ahithophel is deserving of much closer study, and Don Clifford does a great job of creating a plausible explanation of the motivations and actions of the biblical characters. This is fiction (because it is speculative and in the form of a novel) but it is thoroughly grounded in the biblical text. (Full disclosure - I was able to read the text in draft as it was developed)

In our darkest moments, God’s grace shines the brightest.

Faith isn’t about understanding why, but trusting in God’s plan despite the unknown.

True healing begins when we surrender our pain to God’s all-sufficient grace.

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