Our last study covered Romans 8:1 – 11, recapping the good news that there is no judgement against believers in Christ Jesus who formerly were sinners condemned to death. Today, we continue with Romans 8:12 that begins with the word “therefore,” which means “accordingly, consequently, those things being so,” introducing the statement “…. we are […]
Prayer: Father God, we come to you in awe of the way you work. We want to join you in what you are doing in our nation. We declare you undefeatable, all-knowing, master planner and awesome God! On Thursday, July 15, the Arizona Senate held a hearing to announce that in the first phase of […]
America desperately needs transparency and accountability. Using our library is the first step to standing up to government waste, fraud and corruption. This two-minute, step-by-step tutorial lays out how to search our library for city, state and federal salaries, pensions, and checkbooks. Our Government Expenditure Library includes: Salaries: 18.1 million public employees | $967 billion […]
She started a school for African-American girls with $1.50. The school bordered the town dump. Make-shift desks and chairs were made from discarded crates and boxes. There were five students at the time, and the students made ink for pens from elderberry juice and pencils from burned wood. When the local Ku Klux Klan heard […]
My breakfast is getting later and later, even though I am arriving in the kitchen earlier and earlier. This is all due to the fact that my lovely deck has become a short order café! And I do mean short, as I have yet to see a tall squirrel. I am a real sucker for […]
The Columbia River runs silently without fanfare past our backyard. I have driven along it hundreds of times and never seriously considered its history. Much like having my 88 year old grandmother living with us until her death when I was 15, I never gave a thought about asking her about her family, childhood, or […]
What is it that makes America strong? Is it our vast land, our democratic way of governing, or could it be our entrepreneurial spirit? My wager is on the latter. While it is true that we’ve been blessed with rich real estate, it is the individual that must cultivate the land. And it’s also true […]
The unprecendented Pacific Northwest heat wave reached 108oF on June 26, 112oF the next day, and then the new record temperature of 116oF on June 28 in Portland. The usual opportunists jumped in with their typical cries of “rising CO2 levels,” “blaming greenhouse gas emissions,” “stop all fossil fuels,” “need state carbon taxes,” and “the […]
Retired Lieutenant-Colonel’s path in life reflects accomplishment, commitment and hard work. He is bringing these qualities to work as a Clackamas County Commissioner Mark Shull’s path in life has led him toward a variety of pursuits as an Oregon logger, a 25-year military career, home builder/ designer and now Clackamas County Commissioner. This Sam Barlow […]
Keeper talks, train ride, Insect Zoo are back — plus new evening hours on weekends As people begin returning to their favorite pre-pandemic pastimes, the Oregon Zoo is ready, with longer hours and a host of seasonal activities. On Fridays and Saturdays, guests can come late and spend an idyllic summer evening at the zoo. […]