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July 24, 2012 - Why men need honor

By Rick Johnson Better Dads Ministry, Oregon Perhaps no character trait embodies healthy masculinity more than that of honor. Honor is the soul of masculinity. It is a code that a man lives by that lifts him above mere mediocrity and survival. It allows him to use the incredible power […]


July 23, 2012 - Teen's help nearly kills woman outside church

By Guest Opinion, In a case of a good Samaritan deed gone horribly wrong, a 17 year old teen tried to help an 82-year old woman trying to park her car at the Holy Rosary Church in Portland.    The woman, Mary Hart, accepted the help. Upon backing up the car […]


July 22, 2012 - Important week for religious freedom

Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights This week, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo heralded the inclusion of the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act, and key provisions from the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act, in the appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2013 of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor/HHS. These measures would strengthen […]


July 20, 2012 - Billy Graham team switches from Colorado wildfires to shooting

By Erik Ogren, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association RRT Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains are on-site in Aurora, Colo., where a gunman opened fire on a theater full of moviegoers in the early hours of the morning. News reports indicate that at least 12 victims have died as a result […]


July 20, 2012 - Disney film joins Rescue Mission

Rescue Missions Support Launch of Disney’s ‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green’ Sock Drive By Nicole Daniels, The Walt Disney Studios announced that they worked with Hanes, who is working with the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM), to launch “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” Sock Drive on July […]


July 19, 2012 - Media mocks Mormons in light of Romney rise

By Guest Opinion, In a sad moment for media fairness and temperance, several news outlets have decided to promote their news stories on Mormonism by using open ridicule. First, it was Newsweek which put Romney”s face on the Broadway musical poster, Book of Mormon, which is a comedic satire that […]


July 18, 2012 - Former "Mean Girl" now fights bullying

Former “Mean Girl” Admits Being Selfish, Self-Centered, Having High Self-Esteem By Paul Coughlin, Oregon author of No More Christian Nice Guy  The Canadian Broadcast Company (CBC News) earlier this year ran one of the most compelling and myth-shattering series on bullying to date. This 3-part series began with the heart-breaking […]


July 17, 2012 - Oregon hosts Virtue Conference — Uniting coaches, teachers & business leaders

By Virtue First Foundation, Oregon Ministry Kids are Canaries; Virtues are Mustard Seeds! That seemed to be the underlying message of the second annual Virtue First Foundation Conference held at Corban University in Salem, June 16. The mission of the Foundation is the promoting of virtue to re-build the character […]


July 16, 2012 - NIKE renames Beaverton Joe Paterno Child Center

NIKE renames their Beaverton Joe Paterno Child Center  The president of NIKE announced that NIKE is going to change the name of the Joe Paterno Child Development Center in light of recent FBI reports on the Penn State sex abuse scandal showing greater involvement by the University sport and team […]


July 14, 2012 - Catholic Political Ad goes viral

A Catholic political ad created by “Catholics Called to Witness” has produced a very professional ad for the 2012 elections. The ad below has been seen by 1.7 million viewers.