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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, A Brookings Episcopal Church faces fines of up to $720 a day for feeding homeless people at its church in a residential area at the same time Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has promised to look into providing more shelters in rural areas for people […]