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April 14, 2025 - Are we hardwired for happiness

Eternal Perspectives Ministry, Based in Oregon In the twentieth century, many Bible-believing churches moved from Charles Spurgeon’s “You cannot be too happy” to “God doesn’t want you to be happy.” Some Christian leaders—Oswald Chambers was one among many—saw the word happiness applied to sinful activities (e.g., people abandoning their families […]


April 9, 2025 - Oregon homeless decision restarts problem

By Oregon State Senator Daniel Bonham Newsletter Excerpt, An Oregon judge has once again overstepped their role by issuing a preliminary injunction that stops the city of Grants Pass from enforcing its own camping restrictions. This decision blatantly disregards the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling, which decided that cities have […]


April 7, 2025 - Portland Archbishop discusses Abortion Provider Appreciation Day

Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Sample discuss Abortion Provider Appreciation Day By Portland Archdiocese, Archbishop Sample joins Cardinal Dolan and Fr. Dave Dwyer on SiriusXM to discuss Oregon’s Abortion Provider Appreciation Day. Save the Date! June 22nd Jubilee Year Corpus Christi Processions. Watch here.


April 2, 2025 - 3 years since I lost my wife — a reflection

Eternal Perspectives Ministry, Based in Oregon Friday, March 28, is the anniversary of Nanci’s homegoing. It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since she went to be with Jesus. I miss her every day, and am so thankful the great reunion awaits. Nanci was diagnosed with colon cancer in […]


March 31, 2025 - Response to OHA Report — 8% Increase in Assisted Suicide Prescriptions

By Oregon Right to Life, Portland, Ore. — Oregon saw an 8% increase in physician-assisted suicide prescriptions in 2024, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)’s 27th annual report on the state’s “Death With Dignity Act” (DWDA). Assisted suicide deaths accounted for nearly 1% of all Oregon deaths in 2024. […]


March 26, 2025 - Stepping up for community during a crisis

By Corban University, Salem, Oregon When looming teacher strikes threatened the stability of her community, Corban alumna Jill Nelson (Steiner ’04) was ready to step into the gap. Nelson, the children’s pastor at The Grove Church in Albany, Oregon, had spent the past few years becoming slowly and more deeply […]


March 24, 2025 - Bill opens up churches to preschool protections

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Oregon Senate Bill (SB1099) allows counties and cities to establish preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten programs on the properties of places of worship. This bill allows religious organizations to include these lower levels grades into their existing system and retain the protections they have under […]


March 19, 2025 - Are romance novels healthy reading?

By Stephanie Anderson Eternal Perspectives Ministry, Based in Oregon Question from a reader: Should a Christian read romance books or not? The Bible verses you’ve shared on your website seem to only address temptations to outside actions, but that doesn’t answer my questions. My husband and I have been married […]


March 15, 2025 - Portland Archdiocese: Sanctity of Life message after Kotek announcement

By Portland Archdiocese, Press Release, On March 10, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a proclamation in support of Abortion Provider Appreciation Day reaffirming her administration’s commitment to maintaining unrestricted abortion access throughout all stages of pregnancy in the state. According to finalized 2023 Oregon Health Authority (OHA) records, there has […]


March 12, 2025 - Local Christian Women’s Networking Group Celebrates Women’s History Month

(file photo) Local Christian Women’s Networking Group Celebrates Women’s History Month 4word Women is also promoting outreach effort   (Portland, OR – March 10, 2025) March is Women’s History Month and this year’s theme is a perfect match for 4word Women (4wordswomen.org), the only global organization dedicated to Christian women […]