By Oregon Right to Life In early March 2023, Oregon Health Authority released its 25th annual report on assisted suicide within the state. The report revealed that physician-assisted suicide prescriptions increased for the 23rd time in its 25-year history. In 2022, 431 people received lethal prescriptions. In total, 278 people […]

By US Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has introduced the Housing Our Military Veterans Effectively (HOME) Act, which seeks to ensure homeless veterans are able to access and receive the care and resources they need. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12), chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, joined […]

By U.S. Attorney, Oregon District Press Release, An Oregon man pleaded guilty in federal court today for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) by producing and distributing propaganda and recruiting materials online in coordination with ISIS members overseas. Hawazen Sameer Mothafar, 33, […]

By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministry Sex as God intended—in marriage, between a man and a woman—is a pleasure to be celebrated (see Proverbs 5:15-19). Sex outside of marriage brings serious negative consequences—emotional, physical, and spiritual. Promising long-term pleasure it can’t deliver, addiction to sex and pornography enslave and degrade […]

By Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon Statement of Archbishop Alexander K. Sample on HB 2002 I join with my brother Bishop, the Most Reverend Liam Cary, Diocese of Baker, in opposing Oregon House Bill 2002. This piece of legislation is abhorrent for many reasons: First, it completely undermines parental authority to […]

By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministry On May 19, author and retired pastor Tim Keller entered into the presence of His Lord and Savior. I have always appreciated his thoughtful, biblical,  and Christ-centered insights, and have often recommended his books, messages, and online videos. I love that brother and prayed for his […]

By Corban University, Corban University is proud to announce that this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award is Jenni (Marken) Burke (’04). Jenni is the owner and CEO of Illuminate Literary Agency, a premier literary agency with a reputation for elevating the publishing careers of emerging leaders and national […]

By Oregon Small Business Association, The Eastside Free Methodist Church of Salem could face a fine of up to $2.3 million after the Federal Communications Commission used direction-finding equipment to identify an illegal FM radio station broadcasting from property the church owns in Portland, according to TheDesk.net. In a letter, […]

By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministry While teaching my Eternity 101 class, I answered the question, “Will We Lose Our Personalities in Heaven?” Below is my response, followed by an edited transcript: Our friends each have certain mannerisms—a unique combination involving their sense of humor, personalities, and certain ways and […]

By Oregon Ecumenical Ministries, Press Release PORTLAND, Ore. – Together, ministry partners are putting their faith into action to help solve Oregon’s houseless crisis by encouraging lawmakers to pass legislation to convert underutilized property owned by faith communities and other entities into affordable housing and secure historic investments for youth […]