Solomon (in Hebrew, שְׁלמֹה, shlo-mo) was a young man when he became the king of Israel, taking over for his father David. In a dream, God offered the young king anything he wanted. Rather than riches, fame, or success, Solomon asked for wisdom because he wanted to take…
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Prayer: Speaking With God
In the Christian life, prayer is like breathing. Prayer keeps us connected to God, tunes our attention to Him, forces us to pause our busy lives, to open our hearts and minds to the presence of God, and to listen for His guiding voice. But how exactly are we supposed…
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When people think about the Bible and the religious traditions that come from it - especially Judaism and Christianity - one issue that comes up at times is the question of whether or not the Bible promotes a kind of exclusivity. Some people think that certain verses in the Bible…
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The Bible says?
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