By Home School Legal Defense Association The United States Supreme Court has scheduled Romeike v. Holder for review conference February 21. The court is expected to rule on whether or not to take the case and announce the ruling in its February 24 orders. Uwe and Hannelore Romeike and their […]

By Oregon State University Socratic Club The Socratic Club at OSU will sponsor a debate on the topic, “The Resurrection Jesus: An Article of Faith or a Fact of History?” on Thursday, February 20, at 7 p.m. in Milam Auditorium. The speakers are Craig Blomberg and Carl Stecher. Craig Blomberg […]

Christian Chamber Northwest – Greater Portland “Lunch & Learn”! Wed., Feb. 19, 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM Hayden’s Lakefront Grill Religious beliefs are increasingly becoming issues in the workplace. – Is it illegal, for example, for a company owner or supervisor to discuss his religious beliefs with a subordinate employee? […]

Cupid, Love and the Seven Big Myths About Marriage Dr. Christopher Kaczor addresses common misconceptions about controversial topics By Caramel Communications, National Marriage Week concludes on Feb. 14, which is Valentine’s Day, when couples across the country will celebrate their love for each other with dinner, flowers and candy. An […]

By Tom Krattenmaker  Award-winning Portland-based writer Recent book: The Evangelicals you Don’t Know – Article Also featured on..USA TODAY, Do you “believe” in evolution? A new survey reveals that your answer can be predicted in large part by your political loyalties. The Pew Research Center finds that two-thirds of Democrats […]

Two reasons to cheer for Lolo Jones Faith News Note, Winter U.S. Olympian Lolo Jones is finding a fan base in the faith community, not just for her inspirational story but because of her values which she has shared and been publicly harassed for.  During the summer 2012 Olympics, Lolo […]

by ParentsRightsinEd X-Rated Poster in Middle School Just the Tip of the Iceberg This EXACT curriculum is being used in many Oregon school districts. The poster that a 13 year old Kansas student took a picture of is just the tip of the iceberg. It is shocking to see what […]

By Paul Louis Metzger Multnomah University Professor New Wine Skins Ministry I originally posted this piece on March 6, 2012. As I prepared once again to teach ecclesiology this semester,  I reflected upon these themes and thought them pertinent in the present context. Much has been made of the video “Why I […]

By Tom Krattenmaker  Award-winning Portland-based writer Recent book: The Evangelicals you Don’t Know – Article  featured on..USA Today It’s one thing to say kind words about gay people and atheists while admonishing those who would bury them in stones. It’s one thing to walk humbly and call the Catholic Church […]

by Rick Johnson Better Dads Ministry, Roseberg Oregon If you are like me you are sick of hearing about this topic.  But that begs the question: is bullying becoming a bigger problem within our culture, or does the media just sensationalize it because it is the topic du jour?  If […]