Everyone in this world wants to be loved. Each of us needs a friend with whom we can share the joys of the good times and the hurts of the bad times. This blog is about having that kind of friendship with God. The message of the Bible can be condensed to the phrase, “You […]
Word is out. The buzz is live. Anticipation is mounting. The Clark County Fair is coming to a fairground near you–the Clark County Fairgrounds to be exact—and all indications are that this will be a county fair to write home about. Hall of Fame rock band Cheap Trick is scheduled to deliver a riff-tastic extravaganza […]
Have you received an email with the subject line “Thank you for your purchase!” that looks like it came from McAfee, a computer security software company? The email claims your account has been “re-approved” and your credit or debit card was charged hundreds of dollars. At the very end of the email, it encourages you […]
Inflation is ruining the pocketbooks of many homes, as the prices of everything are rising sky high. Families are struggling to pay for gasoline, food, electricity, and housing. In the future, there will be spiritual inflation, in which the cost of following Jesus will be astronomically high. God revealed king Nebuchadnezzar’s dream to Daniel. In […]
Well, I guess I better admit it. I am a “squirrel junkie”. I just go bonkers over the little buggers and I am spending a questionable amount of “moolah” on feed. Son Chris called the other day and had me listen to a radio program about squirrels. Here is what I learned: squirrels create their […]
Why are so many executives quitting their high-paying jobs in leadership positions in hospital and health systems? Source: Becker Hospital Review Author: Ayla Ellison (Twitter) – 11 hours ago “Dozens of hospital and health system executives have stepped down from their positions in 2022. Here are 18 hospital and health system executive resignations that occurred […]
Plans are underway for Happy Valley’s 14th annual National Night Out celebration. On Tuesday, Aug. 2, Happy Valley Park will serve as the backdrop for an event that serves to build relationships between City of Happy Valley residents as it promotes police and community specific partnerships. Made possible by Happy Valley Parks and Recreation and […]
There are genuine concerns about election integrity in Oregon. Vote by Mail has come under fire as we head towards the November election. “Ballot harvesting” and worries about electronic voting machines have dominated the list. It’s important to understand Oregon’s election system when trying to separate facts from rumors. 29 States rely on online voting […]
The Great Heat Wave of June 2021 was brutally hot by any analysis. Portland, Oregon set five daily record high temperatures with three of them in a row that were higher than any high recorded previously in the 80 years of records at the Portland Airport. That makes June 2021 stand out, even when compared […]
Jesus had just told His disciples that that night they’d abandon Him and run for their lives. Not wanting to be called a coward, especially in front of others, Peter puffed out his chest and said, “Not me. I’ll stand with You even if it costs me my life. These other guys may scatter, but […]