January 22-28 is National School Choice Week, a celebration of opportunity in K-12 education. Every January, thousands of independent events draw attention to the ways school choice brings quality education to millions of students. Families increasingly believe parents should be able to choose among the schools and resources that best meet their children’s academic and […]
Today we consider the last 7 times the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to use the word faith in Romans. Seven is the number for Spiritual perfection in the Bible. The first 2: “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he […]
There has been a debate for a long time on whether the rapture happens before, during, or after The Tribulation. I’m not going to die on this hill, but I thought I’d share my perspective. We are not supposed to argue, especially over the timing of future events, but it’s good to see if what […]
On December 19, Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission voted 4-1 to adopt California regulations that will begin restricting the sale of gasoline-powered motor vehicles in Oregon, starting in 2026. By the end of that year, automobile manufacturers must deliver and offer for sale electric vehicles (EVs) totaling at least 35% of their overall vehicle sales in […]
The “last days” spans the centuries between Jesus’ first visit to earth all the way up to today. The event that will close the last days is the Second Coming of Christ. I imagine that every generation has wondered if theirs was the last of the last days. Obviously, we are closer to His return […]
This is excellent. If the social media companies are smart, they will cite the studies that show aluminum and mercury in vaccines – and vaccination – are harmful and cause dementia.In a stunning turn of events, the massive social media companies Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tiktok, and Youtube – have been sued. According to Malwarebytes.com, “The […]
A familiar sound at our house recently has been the screech of electrical gadgets sending out one last desperate distress call, as they die from another Portland General Electric (PGE) power failure. “How long will it last this time,” we wonder? Calls to PGE are infuriating, because they rarely provide essential information as to what […]
How about contract term limits for the unelected position of County Administrator? Clackamas County Commissioners are in office by popular vote. Later, there is an option of recall of a Commissioner by the citizens. But the Administrator is unelected, and may influence public policy over time, at taxpayer expense, simply by outlasting everyone. A committed […]
A Rasmussen Reports poll revealed 57% of Americans believe Christmas should emphasize Jesus rather than Santa. 1,000 Americans participated in the poll. 22% said Santa should be first and 20% were undecided. The poll stated that two years ago, 63% of Americans said Jesus was more important than Santa, a drop from 76% in 2012. […]
“‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” These vivid lines from Clement Clarke Moore’s “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” invoke the thrill and anticipation of […]