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Vacation Bible Schools in Amarillo 2013

Lori Crofford — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:56:17 +0000

Vacation Bible School or as the cool kids call it, VBS is a fun event the kids can enjoy while learning about God. When summer rolls around so does VBS. Not only is it fun but there is more than one in town so your kids can have more than one week of VBS. Plus VBS is free. Most of the churches in town offer VBS one week out of the summer. Here is a list of vacation bible schools in Amarillo.

Car Wash to Benefit Local Amarillo Missions Team and Their Mission Trip

Lori Crofford — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:20:22 +0000

You know, I have a tendency to run my car through an automatic car wash. I can’t remember the last time it was hand washed. However, I cringe every time I have to pay. My thoughts usually consist of, “really? I cannot believe I just paid that much for a car wash.” Well if you [...]

Why Did God Let the Boston Marathon Bombings Happen?

Lori Crofford — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:45:38 +0000

I'm sure that question has been asked over and over again since the attack on Boston yesterday. I am trying to wrap my mind around the situation. I'll be honest with you, when the news first came down yesterday I was numb to the whole situation. My thoughts were really another bombing, what is this world coming to?

New Pope Elected — Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, Now Called Francis I

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:23:05 +0000

Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been elected as pope. He is the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church. Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis I, is also the first Jesuit priest to become pope.

Papal Conclave: How It Works and What to Expect

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:55:56 +0000

The process by which the next pope will be elected, known as the conclave, began Tuesday morning at about 11:30. Here are some key points you should know about:

Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope on First Ballot

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:44:36 +0000

Tuesday evening, a plume of black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signifying that the first round of balloting to elect a new pope had passed without any nominee receiving the necessary two-thirds majority.

Who Are the Candidates to Become the Next Pope?

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:39:01 +0000

This week at the Vatican in Rome, cardinals from around the world are convening to elect the next pope, which could happen any day now. Who is most likely to succeed Pope Benedict XIV? As of now, there is no clear favorite, but a few cardinals have emerged as the top choices in various betting markets.

Bill Nye the Science Guy vs. Creationism: 'I'm Not Attacking Religion'

Nick Romano — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:45:57 +0000

Bill Nye the Science Guy has taken the internet by storm with Twitter rumors that he was killed in a balloon accident (sparked by The Onion) and his new Web series for Big Think. Most recently, however, our favorite childhood TV scientist sparked a lively debate through his video blog, pitting science against creationism, and America, obviously, had something to say about it.

The Newsboys Rocked Amarillo!

Lori Crofford — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:33:45 +0000

I had the awesome and blessed privilege to attend The Newsboys God’s Not Dead Tour last night. I must say it was AWESOME! Anthem Lights opened the show and kicked off the night, and I must say those boys don’t stay on the stage. They were running up and down the aisles and jumping off [...]

Newsboys Bringing the God's Not Dead Tour to Amarillo on Thursday Night – Lori Interviews Drummer Duncan Phillips About The Show

Lori Crofford — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:32:43 +0000

The Newsboys are returning to Amarillo, Thursday night February 2nd at the Church at Quail Creek and it is going to be an amazing show! I had the opportunity to talk with The Newsboys drummer Duncan Phillips about the show, the new album and the change from former lead singer Peter Furler to Michael Tait (former DC Talk lead singer). Plus all the details about the show and a chance to win tickets.

American Idol Runner-Up David Archuleta is Becoming a Missionary

Lori Crofford — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:34:20 +0000

It was Season 7 of American Idol that introduced us to David Archuleta. Then the battle went on and came down to David and David in the finals of American Idol that season. David Cook took home the prize and David Archuleta came in second. Although he has been keeping up with his music, he made a huge announcement at his concert in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday night. He announced that he is becoming a Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

The Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ Told Through Facebook

Lori Crofford — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:03:30 +0000

The Story of the birth of Jesus Christ has been told in so many ways. It has been told in writing in The Bible, through song, and through acting. Now somebody created this awesome video of how the story would have been told on facebook. I must admit it gave me chills.

Boy Who Claims to Have Seen Heaven Pens 'Heaven is for Real' Children's Book [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:55:39 +0000

When he was four, Colton Burpo almost died of a burst appendix. Vivid memories the now 12-year old had of going to Heaven, sitting in Jesus’ lap, and meeting dead family members during this near death experience became the basis for the book ‘Heaven is for Real,’ which has been on the New York Times bestseller list for the past 52 weeks.

Now there is an 32-page illustrated children’s edition of ‘Heaven is for Real,’ which Colton and his parents promoted on ‘Today.’

National Geographic Debuts a New Show 'Pint-Sized Preachers'

Lori Crofford — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:57:00 +0000

The National Geographic Channel introduces a new show to it's airwaves tomorrow evening at 8pm central. It is called Pint-Sized Preachers and as you might have guessed it is little kids preaching. Some of these little kids are in preschool. Yes it is cute, but I'm not sure about this one.

A Vacation Bible School for Atheists, or at Least Their Version

Lori Crofford — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:37:03 +0000

I totally believe in freedom of religion and that people have the right to choose who they worship or who they do not worship. I for one believe in God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost. I try my best to walk in that path on a daily basis. I do my best to keep my son on that path as well and part of that is Vacation Bible School-VBS, every summer.