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June 18, 2023 - A plan to help homeless vets

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 […]


June 14, 2023 - Oregonian guilty plea. Conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS

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, […]


June 12, 2023 - Lasting happiness is found in Jesus, not sex

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 […]


June 7, 2023 - Portland Archbishop opposes HB 2022

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 […]


June 5, 2023 - On the passing of Tim Keller

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 […]


May 31, 2023 - Corban top award: CEO of Illuminate Literary Agency,

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 […]


May 29, 2023 - Church faces $2M fine over radio station

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, […]


May 24, 2023 - Will we lose our individuality in heaven?

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 […]


May 22, 2023 - Oregon’s faith communities take action, seek legislative solutions to housing crisis

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 […]


May 17, 2023 - 25 years for man who exploited minor

By Oregon US Attorney District Press Release, (3/8/23)—A New Smyrna Beach, Florida man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for video recording himself sexually abusing a child he met on social media and sharing the abuse video with others online. Michael Wayne Lyon, 39, was sentenced to 25 […]