Most of us, if we're honest, can relate to the feeling of regret - of making a mistake that we wish we could undo. It's a universal human experience; we all make mistakes and retrospectively wish we could have done better. Such was very likely the…
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Solomon & Kings
Who was King Solomon?
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…
An Undelivered Gift: Israel's Calling
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…