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October 30, 2020 - Prayer survey by generation, gender, race

The Presidential Prayer Team The United States is comprised of dozens of population segments that overlap, each of which is influenced by culture differently – and responds uniquely. Understanding how each segment understands, interprets, and responds to cultural stimuli provides organizations, institutions, and even individuals an opportunity to have greater […]


October 28, 2020 - Oregon churches see COVID cases rise

By Oregon Faith Report, Lane County health officials have seen coronavirus cases surge—and more of those infected are connected to faith-based organizations. In Medford, a church was closed as 18 members were tested positive including the pastor who was hospitalized. During the COVID-19 pandemic, church leaders throughout the nation have […]


October 26, 2020 - Letter to a dying believer

By Randy Alcorn, Oregon author & founder Eternal Perspective Ministries I recently wrote this to a dying friend, but I’m replacing her name with “dying believer.” The reality is, I am dying and every person reading this is too. Perhaps you have reason to believe that death will come very […]


October 23, 2020 - Response to Pope’s same-sex civil union statement

By Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights Catholic League president Bill Donohue responds to news stories about the pope endorsing civil unions for homosexuals: In a new documentary about Pope Francis, “Francesco,” the Holy Father comments on homosexuals. “Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They […]


October 21, 2020 - Inspiration: At 104, WWII vet beats COVID-19

By Oregon Veterans Association, It’s not every day someone turns 104. This year, Bill Lapschies had another reason to celebrate his birthday—with balloons and chocolate cake. One of the oldest people in the world to beat COVID-19, Bill enjoyed a party with family—fully recovered and holding court at a proper […]


October 19, 2020 - Bend man uses chat room to exchange child pornography

Oregon US Attorney Press Release, A Bend, Oregon man has pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams. On September 2, 2020, Pierce Matthew Morrow, 24, waived indictment and pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography, a charge punishable by up to twenty […]


October 16, 2020 - Prayer survey shows how we pray for nation, President

By Presidential Prayer Team Discussing religion and politics at a neighborhood barbeque may be considered bad form, but a new two-dimensional survey commissioned by the non-profit and non-partisan Presidential Prayer Team (PPT), first to the general public (reflected here) and second to the vast prayer team membership, shows that the […]


October 14, 2020 - Sex and violence comes to Lord of the Rings

By M. Martin, NW writer Amazon’s planned Lord of the Rings spin-offs are looking like it will become more sexual and violent than the beloved trilogy we have come to love. Showbiz cheatsheet reports, Amazon has hired an “intimacy coordinator” for an “Untitled Amazon Project.” However, the publication suggests that […]


October 12, 2020 - Inspirational story behind Redeeming Love’s bestselling success

By Randy Alcorn, Eternal Perspectives Ministries Ministry based out of Oregon Many Christian fiction readers are familiar with Francine Rivers. Her books are exceptionally powerful, well-written, and always Christ-honoring. Redeeming Love is probably her best known, but my own favorite is The Atonement Child. In my opinion, she is one […]


October 9, 2020 - Devotional: Experience God with all 5 senses

By Group Publishing, Learning about Jesus is one thing. Experiencing him every day is something completely different. A new book is inviting readers to do just that while using all five of their senses. Jesus-Centered Daily: See. Hear. Touch. Smell. Taste is a year-long devotional from Group Publishing filled with […]