By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministries, Sandy Oregon Author of Bestselling book, Heaven Biblical illiteracy among Christians is arguably at an all time high, with chilling implications that can hardly be overstated. I know that various things in the church will inevitably change, such as songs and hymns taking on […]

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday May 7th.  Official National Website.  Special thanks to James Autry of KPRAISE for his statewide coordination (state site here). Over 37 events are planned with dozens of cities that are participating (including an internet event for those not near any city). See list […]

Wife and daughter of former NFL coach Mike Holmgren head to Uganda for relief effort By Medical Teams International (Seattle, WA — May 1, 2009)  On May 9, Kathy and Calla Holmgren, the wife and daughter of former NFL Coach Mike Holmgren, leave for Uganda, Africa where they will care […]

By Traci Scott, Faith Reporter Since the Gaza incursion in late December, PSU students, faculty, staff and administrators have reported heightened tension on campus between student groups representing Palestinians on one side and Israel on the other.  In response, Greater Portland Hillel, a foundation supporting Jewish campus life, recently invited […]

Weekend National Faith News Focus: ENUMCLAW, Wash., April 29 /Christian Newswire/ — “Wow, you’ve experienced some amazing things. You should write a book.” Many earn the privilege of hearing that, but who actually takes the time to sit down and record their life stories? Sure the bookstores are filled with […]

Weekend National News Focus: MEXICO CITY, Mexico, April 29 /Christian Newswire/ — The wife of an Assemblies of God Pastor in Mexico City passed away due to lung failure and other complications in a case of suspected swine flu. Nelly Hernandez, 31 years old, is survived by her husband Pastor […]

Judy Dippel Oregon Author of The Art of Authentic Friendship: Real Women, Real Challenges, Real Solutions Regardless of your age or role in life, your world may be too busy. It’s no surprise that daily commitments and habitually busy lives can crowd out fun and pleasure. Simple blessings are not […]

New Wine, New Wineskins:  New Wine, New Wineskins Director, Dr. Paul Louis Metzger, interviewed Dr. Daniel A. Siedell of the University of Nebraska at Omaha about his work.  Dr. Siedell is Assistant Professor of Art and Art History, and the author of God in the Gallery: A Christian Embrace of […]