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November 6, 2020 - Supreme Court hears major religious liberty, family case

Family Research Council, The Supreme Court heard telephonic oral arguments in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case that concerns the right of religious foster care agencies to speak and act consistently with their sincerely held religious beliefs. Catholic Social Services (“CSS”) is a religiously affiliated ministry that has provided […]


November 4, 2020 - Billy Graham’s grandson comes to NW Nov. 5th

By Clark County Prayer Breakfast, Join us in supporting our Community Leaders, First Responders, Active Military, Veterans and Wounded Warriors at this year’s 19th Annual . . . Vision – Inspiring Clark County Residents to Honor, Encourage and Support Each Other ​Mission – Uniting, Honoring, Thanking & Praying for Our […]


November 2, 2020 - Permission to live an ordinary life

By Randy Alcorn, Oregon author & founder Eternal Perspective Ministries From Randy Alcorn: Years ago my wife Nanci and I wrote a book together called Help for Women Under Stress. We talked about the extraordinary pressures and stresses that women often face, including the pressure to pursue excellence in every […]


October 30, 2020 - Prayer survey by generation, gender, race

The Presidential Prayer Team The United States is comprised of dozens of population segments that overlap, each of which is influenced by culture differently – and responds uniquely. Understanding how each segment understands, interprets, and responds to cultural stimuli provides organizations, institutions, and even individuals an opportunity to have greater […]


October 28, 2020 - Oregon churches see COVID cases rise

By Oregon Faith Report, Lane County health officials have seen coronavirus cases surge—and more of those infected are connected to faith-based organizations. In Medford, a church was closed as 18 members were tested positive including the pastor who was hospitalized. During the COVID-19 pandemic, church leaders throughout the nation have […]


October 26, 2020 - Letter to a dying believer

By Randy Alcorn, Oregon author & founder Eternal Perspective Ministries I recently wrote this to a dying friend, but I’m replacing her name with “dying believer.” The reality is, I am dying and every person reading this is too. Perhaps you have reason to believe that death will come very […]


October 23, 2020 - Response to Pope’s same-sex civil union statement

By Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights Catholic League president Bill Donohue responds to news stories about the pope endorsing civil unions for homosexuals: In a new documentary about Pope Francis, “Francesco,” the Holy Father comments on homosexuals. “Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They […]


October 21, 2020 - Inspiration: At 104, WWII vet beats COVID-19

By Oregon Veterans Association, It’s not every day someone turns 104. This year, Bill Lapschies had another reason to celebrate his birthday—with balloons and chocolate cake. One of the oldest people in the world to beat COVID-19, Bill enjoyed a party with family—fully recovered and holding court at a proper […]


October 19, 2020 - Bend man uses chat room to exchange child pornography

Oregon US Attorney Press Release, A Bend, Oregon man has pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams. On September 2, 2020, Pierce Matthew Morrow, 24, waived indictment and pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography, a charge punishable by up to twenty […]


October 16, 2020 - Prayer survey shows how we pray for nation, President

By Presidential Prayer Team Discussing religion and politics at a neighborhood barbeque may be considered bad form, but a new two-dimensional survey commissioned by the non-profit and non-partisan Presidential Prayer Team (PPT), first to the general public (reflected here) and second to the vast prayer team membership, shows that the […]