Choose life

Choose life

“I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live…”

~Deuteronomy 30:19

Defending Families

Defending Families

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”

~Phil. 2:4

Equipping The Body of Christ

Equipping The Body of Christ

“You are the light of the world… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

~Matt. 5:14-16

Religious Liberty

Religious Liberty

An individual’s civil rights of religious liberty and freedom of conscience should be affirmed and free from government interference.

Polls Are Open!
Citizens across the state of Illinois will be casting their votes in today's General Election. Pro-family candidates need your vote. Values Voters must stand up and be counted. Our voice in this General Election - and in every election - is critical.  So, if you haven't already voted in this election cycle, please make sure you get to the polls today!
By David E. Smith   |   11.05.24
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What exactly is happening in the Middle East? Maia Poet is a former Israeli civilian and, in this episode, Maia delves into the horrific realities of what happened on October 7th.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.05.24
2024 Voting Resources
For vital information about state and federal candidates, the IFI Voter Guide is the best source in the state of Illinois! Compare candidates’ positions on issues such as religious liberty, the sanctity of life, parental rights, transgenderism and crime. The non-partisan IFI Voter Guide will help you learn more about the candidates on the November 5th ballot and their positions on important issues that directly affect your family and the culture around us.
By David E. Smith   |   11.04.24
What’s at Stake in the Current Election?
It seems like a cliché to say that this is the most important election in our lifetime. But it feels like that right now. Here are a few different things I think are at stake in 2024, of importance to those who share a Biblical worldview..
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   11.04.24
Pray, Vote, Pray Some More!
As we draw closer to the General Election, most Christians recognize the many serious cultural and spiritual troubles facing our nation. But new elected officials will not solve the deep-seeded problems we are facing as a people. We are the salt of the earth, and we are called to pray without ceasing, recognizing that "we do not wrestle against flesh and blood."
By David E. Smith   |   11.02.24
Staying Informed and Voting
If you claim the name of Jesus Christ and consider Him your Lord and Savior, your Master and your King, or even if you are just a U.S. citizen with common sense and respect for our nation’s heritage and the Christian faith of many of your neighbors, I pray you are informed on the upcoming election and ready to vote
By Brandon Myers   |   11.02.24
What’s the Issue with Contraception?
In a couple of previous articles, we looked at an intriguing push for male contraceptives. In that article, I emphasized that the push for male contraceptives seems to be yet another example of The Lie—the idea that men and women are exactly alike in every way. 
By Ecce Verum   |   11.02.24
Vote Once, Please!
One of our Facebook friends, with whom I served on a church council, posted an invitation to visit his church on October 20th for a “politically” themed sermon. Oh, that can be dangerous.
America’s Political Skepticism
Gallup recently published some statistics about Americans’ trust in public institutions. The numbers aren't pretty. Less than half of Americans trust the legislative branch, the executive branch, the judicial branch, political candidates, the federal government's handling of domestic or international problems, or the mass media.
By Ecce Verum   |   10.31.24
EveryLife: The Changing Lives Club
In April, we introduced you to EveryLife Diapers– the only pro-life diaper company. Unfortunately, major diaper companies such as Huggies, Pampers, Luvs, Honest, and others are regular donors to Planned Parenthood, the leading abortion mill in the United States.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.30.24
Self Evident: Fleeing Sharia and Finding Christ with Anni Cyrus
Anni Cyrus was born in 1983 in Iran– after the the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Because of this, she grew up in the Islamic Republic of Iran in a strict Islamic family with a father who was a strong, Islamic authority figure.  Anni's one experience outside of the strictness of her family upbringing was her grandmother, who grew up in the free side of Iran before the Islamic Revolution.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.29.24
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