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August 21, 2017 - The fight against human trafficking in Cambodia (part 2)

Preventing Trafficking, Keeping Children Safe in Cambodia Part 2/3 by Billie Loewen Comment Holt International Garment production is booming in Cambodia. Part two of three Nearly 80 percent of Cambodia’s exports are textiles — shoes, clothes, plush toys. And of the 300,000-500,000 people who work in garment factories, 91 percent […]


August 18, 2017 - Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on Charlottesville

Trump Was Right To Blame Both Sides By President Bill Donohue Catholic League Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the events of Charlottesville and what they mean: President Trump was right to call out the extremists on both sides of the Charlottesville tragedy, but more needs to be said […]


August 16, 2017 - Solar eclipse spurs state anti-prostitution effort

By Naomi Inman Oregon Faith Report Whenever a major event in Oregon brings a large influx of out-of-state travelers, an uptick in sex trafficking is now a stark reality. Last week’s Aug. 6 Bend Bulletin warned of increased human trafficking expected during the week of the Aug. 21 solar eclipse, […]


August 14, 2017 - The fight against human trafficking in Cambodia

Preventing Trafficking, Keeping Children Safe In Cambodia By Billie Loewen Holt International Part 1 of 3 At 4:30 p.m., the garment factories in southwest Cambodia are letting out for the day. Beyond the fences and gates that surround each giant, metal warehouse, a row of industrial flat-bed trucks wait, some […]


August 11, 2017 - Words will heal or hurt. How are you using your words?

WORDS CAN KILL By Bill Donohue Via Catholic League Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the conviction and sentencing of Michelle Carter for her role in the death of her boyfriend: Michelle Carter has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for encouraging her boyfriend, Conrad Roy III, […]


August 9, 2017 - Divine creation or Divine Evolution

Reconciling faith & science as creationism support drops By Tom Krattenmaker Fundamentalists are vowing to make a last stand for God in Dayton, Tenn., when a new statue will be installed on the courthouse lawn. Going up alongside a likeness of William Jennings Bryan is a depiction of Clarence Darrow, […]


August 7, 2017 - George Fox University scores high rankings in Oregon and Nationwide

George Fox University ranked first in Oregon in ‘Money’ magazine’s ‘Best Colleges for Your Money’ list Via George Fox University The university also ranks No. 5 among Christian colleges nationwide and No. 191 overall – on a list that initially considered 2,400-plus schools The value of a George Fox University […]


August 4, 2017 - Holy Spirit has a critical role in the Christian life

Young Christians Beliefs Regarding the Influence of the Holy Spirit Via Christian Newswire Teleios recently surveyed the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives in 475 visitors to the Instagram account, InstaPray, of whom: 30% were under 18 and 38% were between 18-30 years of age; 78% were evangelicals […]


August 2, 2017 - He will give you your heart’s desire

Praise God When Delays Come Pastor Rich Marshall West Salem Foursquare Church Learn the liberating practice of offering praise to your Father and Savior for all things. Through many tests and trials of your faith you will learn that, far greater than any success, He Himself is your victory. Victory […]


July 31, 2017 - Should I attend a same-sex wedding?

Should Christians Attend Gay Weddings? Does It Matter Whether They’re Religious or Secular? Randy Alcorn, Eternal Perspective Ministries As Kevin DeYoung, one of my favorite bloggers, attests, the question of whether a believer should attend a homosexual wedding is now frequently asked. (I’ve addressed the question previously in a video, […]