The Gift of Barzillai is about Barzillai, a relatively minor Biblical person, who came alongside David, the most influential man of his time, spiritually walking with the king in a covenant relationship when David was traumatized. That led to Barzillai being singled out for a special blessing, which led to our being blessed with the Person of Jesus Christ. K. Joshua Christiansen has ministered with a number of churches, denominations, and parachurch organizations in many countries and is currently shepherding an intentional missional housechurch in New Hampshire that is known for taking the Bible seriously, praying for the nations, and encouraging each person to live missionally. He has a D. Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary. He and Marcia have been married for more than 40 years and have 7 children.