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December 18, 2024 - How Faith Carried Markus Johnson Beyond the Mat

By Corban University Salem, Oregon “I didn’t fully realize, until I got to the hospital, that I couldn’t see.” Markus Johnson has always been an athlete. Whether it was tennis, soccer, track, or his beloved sport of wrestling, athletics and competing have formed the fabric of his identity. And he’s […]


December 16, 2024 - Luis Palau would have been 90

By Luis Palau Ministries 11/27/24 Facebook Post, “Today, we celebrate what would be the 90th birthday of Luis Palau—a man whose passion for Jesus and unwavering faith touched millions around the world. His commitment to sharing the Gospel not only brought hope to countless lives but also inspired others to […]


December 10, 2024 - Wyden resolution on protect Bahai faith

Senate Passes Bipartisan Wyden Resolution Condemning the Persecution of Baha’is by the Iranian Government — Resolution calls on Iran to End its Reprehensible Treatment of Baha’is, Urges the Biden Administration to Push for Release of Religious Prisoners and Sanction Individuals Responsible for Carrying out Human Rights Violations Washington, D.C. – […]


December 8, 2024 - Boost Your Health By Giving Back

By Adventist Health, During the holidays, the giving often brings us as much joy as the getting. And there’s a thought. A 2018 National Institutes of Health study found that helping others in your community has a “multitude of benefits on mental, physical and social health.” Whether giving back or […]


December 4, 2024 - Catholic charities toy drive

Holiday collection of gifts underway By Catholic Charities Communications Catholic Charities of Oregon is gathering presents for families the agency serves Oregonians can make Christmas and the holiday season joyful and memorable for struggling families by giving to Catholic Charities’ annual toy drive. The collection, conducted mostly via Amazon wish […]


December 1, 2024 - Encouragement for Those Entering the Holiday Gauntlet of Grief

By Randy Alcron Eternal Perspectives Ministry (based in Oregon) ——————————- By Clarissa Moll November 22, 2024 Note from Randy: I remember when I took my first vacation without Nanci, just one of many moments and days of the firsts… eating a certain food she used to make, going to a […]


November 27, 2024 - Ex-cop sentenced over pornography

By Oregon U.S. Attorney, Press release, PORTLAND, Ore.—A former police officer from Pendleton, Oregon was sentenced to federal prison today for possessing child pornography on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Cameron Jacob Sheoships, 57, was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release. Sheoships’ sentencing follows a […]


November 25, 2024 - New data on abortion

By Oregon Right to Life, Oregon Health Authority’s finalized 2023 abortion records show dramatically increased abortion rates in numerous categories, including a sharp rise in the number of late-term abortions compared to the prior year. The statistics paint a stark picture of the state’s radical abortion landscape and signal a […]


November 20, 2024 - How online articles have huge reach in the world

By Randy Alcron Eternal Perspectives Ministry (based in Oregon) I’ve written a number of online articles over the years for Desiring God, and some for The Gospel Coalition. Sometimes I’ve wondered how much difference they might be making, compared to the books I write. I found this video interesting and […]


November 18, 2024 - UP Convenes Catholic Higher Education for “Rich Conversations” on AI

By University of Portland, Rev. Philip Larrey, CSC, had just opened his keynote presentation on the perils and promises of artificial intelligence when a point of emphasis gave him pause.  “This AI update just happened yesterday,” he told his audience, motioning toward a power point slide. Moments later, he placed […]