Has the David-Goliath site been found by archeologists? The Times of Israel reports that archeologists have uncovered more locations of the ancient kingdom of King David — including an area where David is said to have slayed the Philistine Goliath.    The archeologist are working fast to preserve the area as […]

By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministries, Sandy Oregon Author of Heaven Brandon Andersen with The Resurgence has written great advice to men on relationships. Here’s a summary of his article with some of his quotes, and then my own thoughts added in. Be intentional The intentional man repeatedly and constantly […]

NW Faith News Note, In Washington’s Battle Ground School District seven students have committed suicide in just the past two years. Students in the district shared about other friends they know who have considered suicide. As a result, several students organized a concert & walk fundraiser for suicide prevention. Please […]

By Paul Louis Metzger Multnomah University Professor New Wine Skins Ministry (Editor’s note: The following is reprinted with permission from Northwest Dharma News where it was originally titled “Evangelicals and Buddhists Share and Probe: A Unique and Fruitful Dialogue in Portland”. It describes a rich and fruitful Buddhist-Christian dialogue that has been […]

By Holt International Eugene based charity Since its inception, the federal adoption tax credit has played an important role in helping children find forever homes by offsetting some of the costs associated with adoption. This credit not only benefits individuals who adopt domestically, but internationally as well. According to the […]

Three different reviews from a faith perspective criticize the new Lone Ranger movie as portraying Christians in a negative light for a family fun film. Below are the three reviews of the Lone Ranger on how it treats religion. Catholic News Service: But one of the aspects of European culture […]

By Our Sundays Visitor Publishing As the historic debate on immigration reform moves from the U.S. Senate to the House of Representatives, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles – an immigrant himself — brings his timely and practical perspective to the forefront in Immigration and the Next America: Renewing […]

By Tom Krattenmaker  Award-winning Portland-based writer Recent books Onward Christian Athletes & The Evangelicals you Don’t Know – Article Also featured on..Huffington Post For many progressives and/or seculars, there’s a certain five-syllable word that often triggers irritation: “evangelical.” This is understandable. Many of the evangelicals we have gotten to “know” […]

By California Family Alliance The California Senate will mop up a few matters this week—including a vote on legislation that will force all court employees and volunteers to undergo sensitivity training for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender issues—before they join their Assembly colleagues on a month-long summer recess. In addition […]

Youth Camp Bill Passes Through Oregon Legislature By State Representative Huffman A bill to allow the establishment of two new Young Life camps in Eastern Oregon, one for disabled children and one for teen mothers, is on its way to Gov. John Kitzhaber’s desk after passing the House and Senate […]