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January 6, 2021 - Physician aid fired for Pro-Life convictions

By Oregon Right to Life, If someone had asked physician assistant (PA) Megan Kreft a few years ago what her career would look like at age 27, she would not have predicted accurately. Instead of working as a PA, as she happily had been with Providence Medical Group in Sherwood, […]


January 4, 2021 - California Churches Appeal to Ninth Circuit

Liberty Counsel, Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministry have appealed yet again to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the federal district court of California’s denial of a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Governor Gavin Newsom’s unconstitutional orders. Liberty Counsel immediately filed an appeal. Judge Jesus […]


January 1, 2021 - Catholic League: 2020 Year in Review

By Bill Donohue CATHOLIC LEAGUE FOR RELIGIOUS AND CIVIL RIGHTS When I became president and CEO of the Catholic League in 1993, the lion’s share of anti-Catholic bigotry stemmed from the entertainment industry and the media. Fast forward to today and we find that the primary source of anti-Catholicism is […]


December 30, 2020 - What to Do If You Have Suicidal Feelings

By Randy Alcorn, Oregon author & founder Eternal Perspective Ministries Studies show that depression and suicide rates are climbing due to COVID-19 and the disruption of normal life and social structures. More Americans are lonely than ever before, and even teens are at higher risk. Healthline reports, “Struggles with mental […]


December 28, 2020 - How Oregon college helps Africa’s pastors

Corban University Salem, Oregon Back in 2010, Corban’s administration was looking for a way to expand the School of Ministry’s graduate program. They planned for something servant-hearted yet straightforward, and within the University’s current scope. A pastoral training program in Africa was not even on the table—it hadn’t even crossed […]


December 23, 2020 - Good News: Oregon lifts capacity limits for churches

By Steve Elzinga Originally published by SHERMAN, SHERMAN, JOHNNIE & HOYT, LLP Oregon has lifted capacity limits on religious gatherings following a series of US Supreme Court orders that indicated Oregon’s restrictions were likely unconstitutional. The change was made in the “Sector Risk Level Guidance Chart” of restrictions published by […]


December 22, 2020 - The happiest man on earth

The Advent of the Happiest Human in History By Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspectives Ministries, Sandy Oregon Please visit his blog In his book Abundant Living, E. Stanley Jones observed, “The early Christians did not say in dismay, ‘look what the world has come to,’ but in delight, ‘look what has […]


December 18, 2020 - Covid crisis fueling sex trafficking around the world

Gospel for Asia, COVID-19 is feeding the “growing evil” of human trafficking, pulling more of the world’s children into slavery and sexual exploitation, a new report reveals. The pandemic has “cemented human trafficking as the third biggest illicit trade on the planet, behind illegal arms sales and drugs,” says the […]


December 16, 2020 - NW students see revival during pandemic

By Miriam Rainwater NW Baptist Witness, (photo: Northwest Collegiate Ministries intern Caylea Vessels prepares to lead a Bible study with upperclassmen at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, OR.) Despite ministering in settings brimming with numerous questions, civil unrest and economic strain, Northwest Collegiate Ministries (NCM) leaders report their work […]


December 14, 2020 - A big solution to Portland’s homeless

By Eric Fruits, Ph.D. Winter is coming to Oregon, and it might be a rough one. As if the pandemic, riots, and a recession weren’t enough, the Northwest is looking at La Niña weather conditions that will bring us a cold, wet winter. While most of us will tough it […]