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February 14, 2012 - Valentines: Say I Love You with an Emu?

Say “I Love You” with an Emu! By India Partners St. Valentine’s Day usually inspires images of hearts and winged cupids delivering sweets and treats to loved ones. However, this Valentine’s Day we’re talking about a different winged creature that will provide both nourishing food and income to pastors, children […]


February 13, 2012 - Courts uphold Texas sonogram case

Georgene Rice interviews Jonathan Saenz, attorney with the Liberty Institute who was very much involved with the Texas case that the 5th Circuit Court upheld stating that sonograms must be performed 24 hours before abortions. The case signals one of the biggest legal advancements in a decade for pro-life advocates. […]


February 12, 2012 - George Fox speaker extols youths on one-year city sabbatical

George Fox’s Center for Peace and Justice hosts forum focusing on Dr. King’s call for ‘beloved community’ By George Fox University University’s Woolman Peacemaking Forum welcomes Mission Year President Leroy Barber as special guest Feb. 27. What does it mean to be a true neighbor – one who embraces Dr. […]


February 12, 2012 - Portland Rescue Mission nets top charity in national rating

By Portland Rescue Mission  Portland Rescue Mission recently was awarded a four-star rating by Charity Navigator. This highest possible rating reflects the Mission’s ongoing commitment to financial accountability and transparency. “We’ve made great strides in recent years in improving our ministry effectiveness,” says Executive Director Eric Bauer. “The needs of […]


February 11, 2012 - Ministers duel over Health Care contraception mandate

Video-of-the-week: Ministers duel over Health Care contraception mandate By Faith News Note: President Obama has signaled his administration will make changes to the new health care mandate over religious exemption to contraception coverage (LA Times article here). Rasmussen Reports Polling shows that 50% of Americans disagree with the policy & […]


February 9, 2012 - Pastor talked with Powell before murder, suicide

Pastor spoke with father before he killed his son King 5 News reports that a local pastor had talked with John Powell days before he was to kill his sons, arson his house and eventually kill himself. Powell was person of interest in the case of his wife disappearance two […]


February 9, 2012 - Media targets Santorum's faith after surprise win

Presidential candidate Rick Santorum won three states in this week’s election results. The immediate response by some media outlets is to focus on Santorum’s religious beliefs and campaign themes. Tied into it is recent news about the controversy over the White House new contraceptive health care requirements and the fight […]


February 9, 2012 - Three million teens sign "True Love Waits" pledge

‘Month of Love’ is Peak Time for True Love Waits Ceremonies By True Love Waits Traditionally, February has been considered the “month of love.” The week of Valentine’s Day in particular is a time when people not only send cards and gifts to loved ones, but also when families and […]


February 8, 2012 - Portland Archbishop says Fed dealt heavy blow to Catholics

Faith News Note:  The Archbishop of Portland sent a letter to his churches last week urging them to stand up for the right to freedom of conscience. The Most Rev. John G. Vlazny was responding to a new regulation from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services that requires […]


February 7, 2012 - Oregon miracle stories: Rescued from car accident

From the book “Our Stories, God’s Glory“ A collection of real life inspiration stories from Oregonians Read more stories or submit your own here. Jerry: In March 1997, my wife Jan and I drove our Priva van (with a large glass windshield in the front), pulling a fully loaded trailer […]