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November 9, 2022 - Who is Kevin Palau?

By Luis Palau Ministries, Oregon headquartered organization Who am I, Kevin Palau, president of the Luis Palau Association, when Luis Palau is not here with us? The good news is that God gives us the answer very clearly in Scripture. I am a beloved son, a beloved child empowered by […]


November 7, 2022 - Are People in Heaven Praying for Those on Earth?

By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministry Oregon headquartered ministry The answer is possibly yes—at least sometimes. Consider the evidence. Christ, the God-man, is in Heaven, at the right hand of God, interceding for people on Earth (Romans 8:34), which tells us there is at least one person who has died […]


November 3, 2022 - Abortion on ballot in 5 states

By League for Religious and Civil Rights, Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on states that have abortion on the ballot: In August, voters in Kansas turned back an effort to amend the state constitution: it would have declared there is no right to an abortion. Now voters in five […]


November 1, 2022 - Stan Baumhofer: A call to make mental health treatment more effective

By Stan Baumhofer Longtime health advocate and candidate for State Representative. The number of Oregonians experiencing mental health issues during the pandemic has exploded. Of course, this trend has persisted for a long time, greatly exacerbated in recent years. We see more suffering from untreated mental health issues and addictions. […]


October 31, 2022 - Our own weakness actually helps our children build faith

By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministry Oregon headquartered ministry . Note from Randy: I’ve long told parents that saying, “I’m sorry, please forgive me,” may teach our children more than we would have by never failing, and far more than pretending we never fail. Likewise, sharing honestly with our children […]


October 28, 2022 - VATICAN II-60 YEARS LATER

By Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights It was sixty years ago today that the Second Vatican Council convened. Some changes were made affecting the liturgy, ecumenical relations—especially with Jews—canon law and religious life. The Church also issued important documents on religious liberty. It is a matter of debate […]


October 25, 2022 - Churches help people flee smoke

By Faith News Note, When smoke from wildfires polluted the air quality in Oregon, Clackamas County took the initiative to open three air quality relief shelters for homeless people, according to KATU. When monitors hovered near 200, indicating very unhealthy air quality, churches in Oregon City, Canby, and Molalla opened […]


October 24, 2022 - One of world’s richest women donates $12M locally

By Taxpayers Foundation of Oregon, Novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $44 million to the Portland-based nonprofit Friends of the Children to bolster the program that pairs mentoring adults with at-risk children to guide them for a dozen years. The gift will be divided among the national Friends program, which […]


October 21, 2022 - Calls for probe on Justice Dept. handling of religious rights

By Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, Catholic League president Bill Donohue explains why he is doubling down on his request for a probe or hearing of the FBI: I wrote today to Sen. Charles Grassley, the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, asking him to convene a […]


October 19, 2022 - Keep a loose grip on your earthly possessions

By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministry Oregon headquartered ministry Back in 2019, I was asked to join Kirk Cousins (quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, and former QB of the Washington Redskins) in doing a fundraiser for Holland Christian Schools, where he interviewed me about various topics close to both my heart and […]