The favor of God was bestowed upon King Solomon because of his great love for the Lord and elaborate worship of Him. In this juncture of his life, he followed after God’s heart, as his father David did. Because of this, God gave him peace on every side of his...

King Solomon’s reign was marked by a splendor that the world had never seen. The Bible tells us that he surpassed every other king in both riches and wisdom. But it’s important to remember how this all began. When God asked Solomon what he desired, Solomon did not ask for...

There is no quantity of gold, mighty warriors, or beautiful women that can bring peace for the wicked. Solomon became wicked when he disobeyed the Lord and married foreign women. These foreign women, in turn, turned Solomon's heart to the worship of other gods. Thus, being wicked, neither his great...

King Solomon’s compromise of his faith led to troubles and a lack of peace. In his early years Solomon was visited by God being woken in the night. Because God found favor in Solomon, He allowed Solomon to ask a request of Him. Solomon’s desire was to have wisdom to...

God's commandments are rarely honored in the 21st century. Do we go beyond talking the talk with our children? Do we teach them to honor other children's fathers and mothers by our example? Do we not fear God when we undermine other children's fathers, either to the other children or...