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March 19, 2018 - Oregon Judge suspended for declining same-sex marriage

By Faith News Note, A sitting judge accused of letting a felon play with a firearm and refusing to marry a same-sex couple had been suspended from his position for three years. The Oregon Supreme Court took the unusual action Thursday when it suspended Marion County Circuit Court Judge Vance […]


March 16, 2018 - Top Religion Stories 3/16

1. UN ignores ‘Sex Acts for Aid’ Scandal 2 .A Brief History of Stephen Hawking’s Atheism 3. How Trump Is Remaking Evangelicalism 4.Why Rev. Graham’s Greatest Fear Should Be Ours 5. Pope Francis – A Man of His Word Film Trailer


March 14, 2018 - Massive evangelism effort planned for Portland

By JOHN FORTMEYER, Christian News NW PORTLAND — Chris Overstreet is the kind of person who wants to be in on the action, especially if God is involved. That’s why he and his family are moving near the Rose City this summer, because he expects big — very big — […]


March 14, 2018 - Keeping your pace

Randy Alcorn Some years ago the women’s competition in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon had one of the most dramatic endings in sports history. Coming into the final stretch with a comfortable lead, the triathlete reached the very end of her reserves. She slowed, staggered, then collapsed within sight of the […]


March 12, 2018 - A community of soccer hooligans

By Tom Krattenmaker I USED TO SCOFF when I heard sports commentators glorify a team’s supporters by saying things like, “Football is a religion for [team name here] fans.” How, I thought, is that an advertisement for them? And if that’s their religion, if that’s their source of meaning, it’s […]


March 9, 2018 - Church honors pizza driver. Tears, viral video follows

Oregon Faith News Note, Chicago’s New Life Covenant Church decided to honor various people during their services to help restore respect and value to people and their stations in life. The helping out of a pizza delivery driver stunned the driver and made TV news. The driver, Monique Hall said, […]


March 7, 2018 - Compassion for the poorest

Randy Alcorn In his book The Great Ascent: The Struggle for Economic Development in Our Time, economist Robert Heilbroner recommended visualizing ourselves doing the following, step by step. Though this may make you uncomfortable, it will increase your level of gratitude, thankfulness, and contentment, and hopefully increase both your compassion […]


March 5, 2018 - George Fox helps the downcast…with free tax help

By George Fox University, George Fox University’s accounting department within the school’s College of Business is offering free tax preparation and e-filing assistance to local residents. Dates for help sessions are Friday and Saturday: April 6-7. The Tax-Aide program is designed to help taxpayers prepare their returns. The service is […]


March 5, 2018 - Adoption advocates

Oregon Right to Life The following is a guest post from Heidi, an adoptive mother who resides in Oregon with her family. Heidi’s personal story includes a great deal about her and her husband’s faith. As a reminder, Oregon Right to Life is a nonsectarian organization. We are so thankful […]