Earlier this week the USA Today ran an article on the unique relationship that has been formed between Portland churches, the Luis Palau Organization, and the City of Portland. It is something all of us in Portland have seen play out in the last decade into what is now an extremely rare relationship; it is [...]

I know, I know…I’m a week late on this story. But people are still talking about it, so I thought I would share some thoughts of my own while including the good thoughts from others.
About a week ago Barack Obama announced Rick Warren would be giving the invocation at the Inauguration in mid-January.
There are plenty [...]

Well tonight was the town hall debate of the 3 Presidential debates, the second of three. It was great to see a media mogul, Tom Brokaw, moderate the night. Finally a moderator who told the candidates to stop being so long winded.

After how lame the first debate was, it is a good thing that they [...]

I had another post planned for today, but after reading about this story from all over the place today I have decided to chime in.
On Sunday September 28th, 2008 (2 days ago), 33 pastors from around the country endorsed one Presidential candidate or the other during their message or sermon during a Sunday morning service. [...]

Here is your chance to share your thoughts on tonight’s debate. This is also your chance to pump up your favorite candidate in the context of this debate.
Let’s hear it, what did you think?

Please avoid talking negatively about either candidate, but instead talk about what the candidates did well.
Update: My quick take now that I’ve [...]

Dear Sarah Palin
Dear Barack Obama
Dear Reader,
I’m sure you’ve been wondering why I’ve been writing about politics with such a negative tone. And that is a valid question. I’m sure that I managed to offend almost everyone with each of those letters that I posted. I do have a method behind my madness (if you want [...]