Friends and Family
Camel goes back through eye of the needle
Posted: November 4, 2009 3:56 p.m.A reader informed me that I didn’t answer the question, but merely presented several theories about the camel going through the eye of a needle. This is a cultural/philosophical concept that Jesus mentioned, so let’s look into this a little further.
Which is more important?
Posted: November 4, 2009 3:56 p.m.Six hundred and sixty-five miles was the distance from Siloam Springs to the wedding in Minneapolis. My family traveled through the corn fields of Iowa and the first interstate rest areas I have been to that had wireless Internet access.
CHURCH NEWS
Posted: November 1, 2009 3:33 a.m.Soup Sampler First United Methodist Church in Siloam Springs is sponsoring a Soup Sampler on Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Now you’re cooking
Posted: October 21, 2009 4:36 p.m.Ashort drive through the Boston Mountains and the bright tinges of fall color brought my family and me to the apple trees.
Accepting God’s will
Posted: October 21, 2009 4:35 p.m.Question: Are we supposed to accept all problems as God’s will? If we try to understand the problem, will we lose our peace and reduce our level of faith in God?
SILOAM SPRINGS CHURCH NEWS
Posted: October 21, 2009 4:35 p.m.Clothing giveaway Eastgate Church of Christ, on Hwy. 412 E, will hold a clothing giveaway on Oct. 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Center of warmth
Posted: October 14, 2009 4:10 p.m.The answer to the question “Where was the center of warmth in your home growing up?” can reveal quite a bit about a person.
Who was Cain’s wife?
Posted: October 14, 2009 4:09 p.m.Life is like an Oreo
Posted: October 7, 2009 4:19 p.m.“Oh, a kid will eat the middle of an Oreo first and the save the chocolate cookie outside for last.” Remember that advertising jingle? I never agreed with its implied premise that the best part of an Oreo is the chocolate cookie. I’m rather fond of the sweet creamy middle and was ecstatic when they came out with the “Double Stuff” option. It isn’t a matter of which is better, the chocolate cookie or the white icing middle. The two are better together.
Story behind Columbus Day
Posted: October 7, 2009 4:19 p.m.Christopher Columbus was also known as Cristobal Colon and as Cristoforo Columbo.
CHURCH NEWS
Posted: October 4, 2009 1:05 p.m.Second Baptist Church opens Second Baptist Church will celebrate their first Sunday on Oct. 4 focusing on Bible study at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 a.m.
God and sports
Posted: September 30, 2009 4:16 p.m.Question: Athletes often give thanks to God for a victory or an individual superior performance. Isn't that rooted in arrogance, vanity, and selfishness? Why would God favor one sports team over another, and what does the Bible say about personal claims to God's influence?
'The Emporer's New Clothes'
Posted: September 30, 2009 4:15 p.m.Years ago, Hans Christian Andersen wrote a story called "The Emperor's New Clothes." In that story two swindlers came to the capital posing as weavers of cloth.
SILOAM CHURCH NEWS
Posted: September 27, 2009 6:21 p.m.Homecoming fair A homecoming and missions fair will be held Oct. 4 at Gum Springs Baptist Church, 20054 Keck Rd.