Joni Eareckson Tada to be awarded Wilberforce Award  Joni Eareckson Tada, renown for her advocacy on behalf of the disability community, will be honored with the prestigious Wilberforce Award during the annual Wilberforce Weekend held March 30-April 1 in Lansdowne, Va. The award is named for William Wilberforce, the British […]

Coach explains Jeremy Lin mania  in “Sportuality”  Jeremy Lin, unpredictable superstar of the New York Knicks, has inspired fans everywhere because he satisfies real but often unspoken desperate needs of the American people. That assessment is given by nationally renowned volleyball coach Jeanne Hess, author of Sportuality: Finding Joy in […]

By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministries Blog Sandy, Oregon In If God Is Good, I share the story of Nick Vujicic, a man born without arms or legs. In this great one and a half minute video from his ministry, Life Without Limbs, you’ll be introduced to Nick and get […]

Catholic Charities Annual Celebration to benefit thousands of marginalized More than 1,000 expected to join the cause for children and families in need By Oregon Catholic Charities, Tickets are on sale now for Catholic Charities 15th Annual Celebration, presented by Providence Health & Services. The event will take place on […]

By Guest Submission, Some people fight for their lives, Death row prisoner Gary Haugen is fighting for his death. This week he challenged Governor Kitzhaber to restate his death penalty execution after the governor placed a moratorium on executions in the state. Gary Haugen is claiming that Kitzhaber’s actions are […]

The Oregonian wins Wilbur Award By Faith News Note, What, you ask, is a Wilbur Award? It is an award for the best religion communications from a secular source; the Religion Communicators Council has given them out, in eight different categories, annually since 1949. Religious works are evaluated by a […]

University of Portland students set to travel to Arizona during Spring break to learn about immigration issues By University of Portland A group of 17 University of Portland students will spend their upcoming Spring break – March 11-17 – traveling to Arizona to learn about immigration issues and border policies. […]

“Special Needs” Adoptions from China — Top 5 Misconceptions By Holt International Eugene, Oregon Less than five years ago, when discussing adoption from China, a very clear picture came to mind. From reports in the media as well as information circulating the adoption community, prospective families had developed a very […]

By JOHN FORTMEYER Christian News Northwest Subscribe/pick-up a copy TACOMA, Wash. — A federal court in Washington state ruled last month that the state board of pharmacy cannot force pharmacists to stock drugs that risk taking human life if the pharmacists have a religious, moral, or ethical objection. The court […]

Institute for Religion & Democracy Once the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, new figures released by the United Methodist Church reveal that, while it remains America’s second largest Protestant body, its U.S. membership has posted perhaps its largest drop since the 1970s. The church’s 2010 U.S. membership stands […]