Faith News Note: 1. Here is the 111 page proposed judicial order against Sweetcakes by Melissa owners, Melissa and Aaron Klein, fined $135,000 for not serving a same-sex couple a cake for their wedding. BOLI quote “The facts of this case clearly demonstrate that the Kleins unlawfully discriminated against the […]

Zondervan Press release, On the third anniversary of the death of Charles W. “Chuck” Colson, one of the most eloquent and influential evangelical Christian leaders of our time, Zondervan announces the upcoming release of Colson’s last published work, “My Final Word: Holding Tight to the Issues that Matter Most” (Aug. […]

By Christian News Northwest Subscribe A state-funded, teen-oriented conference on sexuality that drew a large and vocal outcry from concerned Christians a year ago suddenly won’t return this month to this coastal city, and its opponents are giving credit to God. But they also are quick to credit a Portland […]

By Mercy Corps Portland based relief organization, Our team in Nepal today is quickly prepping emergency supply kits for survivors of yesterday’s deadly earthquake. Each kit will supply a family with items like clean water, clothing, cooking utensils, towels and hygiene supplies to meet their daily needs. We are also […]

By Catholic League for Religious & Civil Rights Bill Donohue comments on the results of the latest annual survey of clergy sexual abuse conducted by Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate: Never before has there been better news about clergy sexual abuse, and never have the media […]

By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministries, Sandy Oregon Please visit his blog Jesus said, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first” (John 15:18). Peter said, “Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something […]

By Cameron Crabtree NW Baptist Convention Photo Caption: John March Clifton spoke at a series of Legacy Church presentations held around the Northwest Baptist Convention to discuss revitalization efforts for declining churches. Churches in the Northwest facing serious decline and possible closure may have renewed opportunities for ministry impact through […]

From WithLeeInVirginia.com, Bob Garner, a well-known former Disney producer and director who has worked with Star Wars creator George Lucas and actress Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music), is producing a “behind the scenes” mini-documentary for With Lee In Virginia, a family-friendly Christian audio drama CD that is set […]

By Christian News Northwest Subscribe Those concerned Christians who still hope an Oregon pioneer missionary can remain a symbol of the state in the nation’s capital now have only one option left — persuade the state’s legislators. And time is running out. Anticipating recommendations from a special study commission appointed […]

By Tom Krattenmaker  Award-winning Portland-based writer Recent book: The Evangelicals you Don’t Know Tom’s article also featured on USA Today It comes as bad news to many that Pope Francis’ tenure at the Vatican might be short. But there are probably some Catholics in this country who gave a silent […]