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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 […]


November 12, 2024 - The stress upon our moms

By Luis Palau Association, Social Media post. Moms are facing unique challenges today… • 79% of Gen Z moms say they are experiencing acute anxiety on a daily basis. • 3 in 4 moms feel desperately lonely and reported having one or no close friends. • 49% of young women […]


November 11, 2024 - Healed – Heart, Mind, Body and Soul

By Transitional Youth, NW ministry “Destiny” came to Harmony House close to one year ago, and so much life has happened in this short 10 months; literal life.   After Destiny’s dad died of cancer a year earlier, she was all of a sudden displaced, alone, and no place to […]


November 6, 2024 - 25th anniversary of Heaven book

By Randy Alcron Eternal Perspectives Ministry (based in Oregon) After her four-year battle with cancer, I said goodbye—for now—to my wife and soulmate Nanci. My grief, though deep, is informed by God’s sovereignty and love. I know that Nanci is no longer suffering and is happier than she has ever […]


November 3, 2024 - National relationship, purity speaker comes to Keizer

By Oregon Faith News Note: Below is a press release from the Chasity Project: Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from renowned speaker Jason Evert, live at St. Edward Catholic Church in Keizer, OR at this special Double Feature event for teens and adults, ages 13+. Get answers to life’s […]


October 30, 2024 - Oregon Ag sues Tik Tok

AG Rosenblum Sues TikTok for Violating Oregon Consumer Protection Laws and Addicting Oregon’s Youth By Oregon Attorney General, Press release October 8, 2024 — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced today that Oregon is joining a bipartisan coalition of 14 state attorneys general in filing separate enforcement actions against TikTok for violations […]


October 28, 2024 - Pastor’s response to his daughter unplanned pregnancy

By Randy Alcron Eternal Perspectives Ministry (based in Oregon) A Pastor’s Response, Full of Grace and Truth, to His Daughter’s Unplanned Pregnancy By Care Net October 21, 2024 Note from Randy: I love Pastor Heath Lambert, and I also love his love for his family. This had to be a […]