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October 14, 2008 - I can't let him go. A tale of a soldier's wife.

A true-life testimony by Crystal Kupper, “Today might be an I-hate-the-military day,” my husband of three months said uneasily.  I snapped to attention, temporarily forgetting the vegetables I was chopping.   “Why? Switching shifts?” I asked, knowing he wasn’t.   Nick opened the fridge and stared at the milk. “No. I’m deploying.”  […]


October 13, 2008 - Looking Glass Youth and Family Services

  Eugene has several phenomenal outreach programs available to anyone in need of assistance.  One of wich serves more than 7,000 at risk youth and families each year. Looking Glass is a private, nonprofit organization committed to assisting clients in navigating life’s challenges, so they can lead healthier, happier and […]


October 10, 2008 - Transitional Youth Update – Deaf, but by no means dumb.

Personal Story from Transitional Youth Ministries, Friday, filling in for Daniel our Outreach Director, I took a breather from my constant MBWA managerial style, (Managing By Walking Around). I sat down on one of the chairs up against the wall in the large main room and just looked around.  As […]


October 9, 2008 - Grants Pass gets early preview of Roe V. Wade movie

By Guest Opinion, Portland Grants Pass was among a select list of cities that saw an advanced screening of the movie “Come What May”.  Over 800 people turned out for the movie at the local Performing Arts Center.   The movie was created by a pro-life producer as it deals with […]


October 8, 2008 - Home Schooling and Single Parents

Given up on the idea of home education? It might be time to reconsider. by Crystal Kupper When her marriage ended and she became a single parent, Mary Jo Tate, a home-schooling mother from Tupelo, Miss., faced an unusual dilemma. Could she continue educating her four sons at home as […]


October 7, 2008 - Archbishop statement on Governor Kulongoski

Statement of Archbishop John G. Vlazny on Governor Kulongoski hosting NARAL event [9/30 Press release from the  Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon] It has come to my attention that Governor Ted Kulongoski will be hosting a NARAL Pro-Choice political gala two days before our Respect Life Mass at the Cathedral […]


October 6, 2008 - Battle of the small time religious movies

By Guest Opinion, Portland. Last week we reviewed the Christian produced film called Fireproof. Despite its limited release, the film made an impressive debut as the week’s fourth highest grossing film of the week. In achieving this, Fireproof beat out two other big name movies debuting on the same opening […]


October 3, 2008 - Medical teams: The 2008 Great Adventure Dinner & Auction

[Medical Teams International, Oregon]Get ready for The Great Adventure Dinner & Auction, one of Portland’s most inspiring events! This unique, casual and uplifting evening features international décor, menu, auction offerings and stories that transport our guests to far-flung places creating memorable, life-changing impressions.  Our event will take place on November […]


October 2, 2008 - Portland Human Rights Commission blasts Islam-Terrorism DVD

Release from Portland Office of Human Relations, Human Right Commission FACT SHEET On Sunday September 28, 2008 the Oregonian distributed a commercial video entitled OBSESSION: Radical Islam’s War On The West to subscribers of the Sunday paper. This action has created controversy throughout the city of Portland as members of […]


October 1, 2008 - Urban radio campaign begins on male responsibility

Wednesday, October 1, 2008–Open Door Communication Ministries of Portland, Oregon is pleased to announce the formal launch of the national public service Urban Radio Campaign today on the Web Site of its Strong Man Ministries unit, www.thestrongmanofGod.org.  The campaign is driven by the “Strong Man Minute” featuring the commentary of […]