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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 […]


February 17, 2025 - University of Portland’s $20 Million Gift

University of Portland Press Release, University of Portland is proud to announce a $20 million dollar gift—one of the largest single gifts in school history—from a multi-generational family whose ties to the University span more than 65 years. The historic gift will support the University’s priorities of enhancing student access, […]


February 12, 2025 - Weight limit for worship

By Faith News Note, You may possess the voice of an angel and a talent for strumming the guitar and playing piano, but if you’re not within weight limits, you may not wish to join the worship team at New Creation Church in Hillsboro. According to guidelines posted online, but […]


February 10, 2025 - What if you had one week to live

Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministry Based in Oregon I asked the men in my weekly small group, “If you knew today you had only one week to live, what would you do?” We came up with a number of answers and then asked ourselves why we wouldn’t do those things […]


February 5, 2025 - Corban Students: MLK Serve Day outreach

By Corban University MLK Serve Day has become one of Corban’s most enduring traditions. On a day designated in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., a man noted for his bold, sacrificial service, while most enjoy an extra day off from work or class, many Corban students instead choose to […]



January 29, 2025 - What if you had only one week to live

Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministry Based in Oregon I asked the men in my weekly small group, “If you knew today you had only one week to live, what would you do?” We came up with a number of answers and then asked ourselves why we wouldn’t do those things […]


January 27, 2025 - Portland Archdiocese on immigration Executive Order

Statement from Archbishop Alexander K. Sample, Archdiocese of Portland, on Executive Orders regarding immigration: By Portland Archdiocese Press Release, January 22, 2025 In response to the new administration’s executive orders focused on immigration, I am in accord with the statement given by the President of the United States Conference of […]


January 21, 2025 - Guilty plea for Eugene synagogue defacement

A Eugene man pleaded guilty to three federal hate crimes for intentionally defacing a Eugene synagogue on multiple occasions. By Oregon US Attorney Press Release, Adam Edward Braun, 34, pleaded guilty to two counts of intentionally defacing a synagogue and one count of attempting to deface religious property because it […]


January 20, 2025 - How Oregonians can help the persecuted

Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministry Based in Oregon Note from Randy: My thanks to Stephanie Anderson on the EPM staff, and Kathy Norquist on the EPM board, for their help putting together this information. Christmas is a time of celebration for millions of believers around the world. But for some […]