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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 […]


March 10, 2025 - Oregon medical experts oppose new assisted suicide bill

Oregon Medical Professionals Present Strong Opposition to Radical New Assisted Suicide Bill By Oregon Right to Life Salem, Ore. — Pro-life medical and mental health professionals shared powerful testimony in opposition to Senate Bill 1003, a bill that would dramatically expand assisted suicide in Oregon. SB 1003, introduced last month […]


March 4, 2025 - Parents Rights event in Hillsboro March 6th

By Parents Rights In Education, Event: Parents’ Rights in Education Gala Keynote: Rachel Campos-Duffy Music: Kurt Van Meter Date: Thur. March 6th, 6:00pm, Where: NW Events Center, Hillsboro Get ready for an unforgettable evening on March 6th in Oregon as we come together to advance parental rights in K – […]


March 3, 2025 - Sisters of Life Oregon Mission Trip

Sisters of Life Oregon Mission Trip By Portland Archdiocese, The Sisters of Life Oregon Mission Trip, Feb. 20-23, was an incredible success! There was an extraordinary turnout at the events and standing room only for some. At last Saturday morning’s event, a new record was made for single day attendance […]


February 26, 2025 - Upper Columbia Conference youth make progress

(Photo Credit: Daniel Grigoryan) By Isaac Meythaler, NW Adventist More than 130 young adults from 42 cities and 15 church groups gathered at Camp MiVoden for a weekend filled with connection and spiritual growth. The Upper Columbia Conference Young Adult Retreat exceeded expectations Nov. 22–24, 2024, creating lasting memories for […]


February 24, 2025 - Hope’s Garden Maternity Home offers refuge to needy moms

By Oregon Right to Life, (Oregon Right to Life) — For too many women, abortion can seem like the only way out of a difficult situation. Pregnant moms facing economic uncertainty, coercion, domestic violence, and homelessness often feel pressured to abort even if they would far rather keep their babies. […]


February 19, 2025 - Animal Encounters Offer a Foretaste of Heaven

Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministry Based in Oregon Jim Abernethy, a well-known diver and underwater photographer, works primarily with sharks. Years ago in the Bahamas, Jim encountered a large tiger shark he named Emma. Unlike most tiger sharks, Emma was friendly and curious, and as their relationship developed, Jim saw […]