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September 6, 2011 - The Threat of Cyber Terroism and Biblican Prophecy

Georgene Rice interviews Ron Rhodes, from Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries. He is the author of  “Cyber Meltdown, Bible Prophecy and the Imminent Threat of  Cyber Terrorism”.  Cyber crime has victimized 73% of the population, more than 140 nations possess cyber warfare capabilities and 13.9 million computer attacks are launched […]


September 5, 2011 - George Fox recieves history making $2.5M donation

George Fox receives $2.5 million donation for new athletic complex Gift from Marilyn and John Duke brings total raised to $4.6 million, nearly three-quarters of the $6.5 million fundraising goal By George Fox University NEWBERG, Ore. (Aug. 19, 2011) – A $2.5 million gift from philanthropists Marilyn and John Duke […]


September 4, 2011 - Students embark on 30 Days on $30 Fast

Student Adopts 30 Days on $30 Fast to Identify with Global Poor LONDON — “When you’re really hungry, twenty-five-cent canned soup tastes like it came from a five-star restaurant,” said Nathan Adair, 10 days into a 30-days-on-$30 fast. Adair began his 30-day experiment to identify with the more than 1 […]


September 3, 2011 - Three local programs win national Catholic grants

Three local programs receive national grants By Portland Archdiocese The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) of the Archdiocese of Portland has announced that three local programs received national CCHD grants totally $122,000. Those receiving the grants are the “Forest Grove Farmer’s Market” program of Adelante Mujeres, the “Leadership Training […]


September 2, 2011 - Machine Gun Preacher — True Story, now silver screen

In this inspirational true story, Machine Gun Preacher is about Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing criminal who undergoes an astonishing transformation and finds an unexpected calling as the savior of hundreds of kidnapped and orphaned children. Gerard Butler (300) delivers a searing performance as Childers, the impassioned founder of the […]


September 1, 2011 - 9-11 survey shows changing beliefs

At 10th Anniversary of 9/11, Survey Finds Americans Feel Less Safe By American Bible Society NEW YORK—In a summer filled with superhero cinema, Americans are confusing Captain America’s messages of triumph with quotes from the Bible. The results of a survey released today found 63 percent of U.S. adults incorrectly […]


August 31, 2011 - NW orchard helps children in India with 26,000 meals

WA Cherry Orchard partners with nonprofit to provide 26,000 meals to Dalit children in India By India Partners, Eugene Oregon In 2010, Broetje Orchards awarded India Partners $14,000 from its annual cherry crop proceeds to help provide 26,000 school lunches to Dalit students in Andhra Pradesh, India. Every year the […]


August 30, 2011 - NW company pulls marijuana signs

Vancouver Residents Remove Controversial Medical Marijuana Signs By Oregon Faith News Note: A Washington-based medical referral company, PacMed Labs, has raised the ire of some Vancouver residents by posting signs offering medical marijuana cards for $150. According to PacMed Labs, it’s simply a referral company helping connect qualified patients with […]


August 29, 2011 - Blind Side family share on the power of giving

Oregon radio host Georgene Rice of KPDQ-FM interviewed Sean Tuohy author of “In A Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving” and was featured in the movie, The Blind Side. Rice: Why do you think your family’s story has captivated so many people? Tuohy: It’s interesting, as we travel around, […]


August 28, 2011 - 65% abstain from drinking shows survey of adult Christians

Despite a more liberalized society, young adult Christians abstain from drinking alcohol at the same rate as older Christians. By ChristianCafe.com TORONTO, Ontario, — Online dating service ChristianCafe.com analyzed dating profile data, specifically alcohol consumption among Christian singles. Among members of the Christian dating service that are 21 years of […]