God and sports

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'

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

Homecoming fair A homecoming and missions fair will be held Oct. 4 at Gum Springs Baptist Church, 20054 Keck Rd.

Reaching out

Neighbor2Neighbor campaign goes into community

Despite rain and unseasonably cool temperatures, more than 30 children, youth and adults stepped out of their normal Sunday routine to complete four service projects in the Siloam Springs community.

John Brown sees enrollment boost

John Brown University's total enrollment for the 2009-2010 academic year rose to 2,073 students according to the "11th Day Report," an assessment all institutions of higher education must file annually with the Arkansas Department of Education.

LOOKING BACK 50 years ago: FFA calf debt repaid

50 Years Ago From the Herald and Democrat in 1959 Some years prior, the agriculture committee of the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce purchased a registered Jersey heifer calf and gave it to the Siloam Springs FFA Chapter to start a dairy chain.

Nutrition Bits Think outside the lunchbox

The National School Lunch Program fed more than 30 million children each school day last year.

Feeling hurried?

Eric Hoffer, the American longshoreman philosopher shrewdly observed that the feeling of being hurried is not usually the result of living a full life and having no time. It is, on the contrary, born of a vague fear that we are wasting our life. When we do not do the one thing we ought to do, we have no time for anything else - we are the busiest people in the world. - Bob Buford, "Halftime: changing your game plan from success to significance." Is Hoffer saying the simple solution to busyness is to do the right thing at the right time? How many people could have avoided starting the week tired after getting Monday off due to the Labor Day holiday by doing what they should do instead of what they wanted to do?

SILOAM SPRINGS COMMUNITY DIGEST

Taco fundraiser An Indian taco sale fundraiser, co-sponsored by Masonic Lodge No. 252 of Kansas, Okla., will be held on Sept. 26 at the Colcord Area Senior Citizen Center from 4 to 6:30 p.m. There will be music by Tim Billups and Friends from 5 to 6 p.m.

Write On Significant September

Watching the World Trade Centers collapse on Sept. 11, 2001, stretched the limits of credibility. It was surreal, unbelievable. The anniversary of that horrifying day of destruction has other significance for me also.

Brandeberry enjoys showing animals at county fair

Nestled in the back left corner of the livestock barn at the Benton County Fairgrounds last week, Terry Brandeberry of Siloam Springs and his son Joseph found the perfect location to get a little bit of work done while still enjoying the hectic Benton County Fair schedule.

West Siloam Springs needs taxi service

Hallelujah, what a glorious time for the celebration of a birthday as relatives and friends gathered to honor Francis Duncan.

Sen. Madison to speak at luncheon

State Senator Sue Madison will speak to the Benton County Democratic Women's Club on Sept. 28 at Bentonville Clarion Inn.

Drop off birth notices at newspaper office for publication

Parents who wish to have birth announcements published in the Herald-Leader will now need to submit the announcements directly to the newspaper office.

From The Garden Evergreen plants give structure and form to gardens

Gardenia flowers and azaleas full of bright coral blossoms were an unexpected floral welcome for the return to our remodeled and enlarged home.