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By Thomas Hampson
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04.22.26
Illinois lawmakers are considering changes that reduce restrictions on convicted child sex offenders—cutting buffer zones near schools and easing reporting requirements. This isn’t reform. It’s a step backward for child safety. Protecting children should be non-negotiable.
By David Curtin
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04.21.26
Springfield is moving fast—multiple bills advancing that will impact families, parental rights, and our communities. If we stay silent, we shouldn’t be surprised by the results. Don’t assume others will speak up—your voice matters. Your prayers matter.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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04.21.26
HB 4372 just passed the Illnois House: mandating “Latine studies” in every public school. More identity-based mandates. More bureaucracy. Same failing outcomes. They’re not requiring schools to teach real history—just to check identity boxes. Meanwhile, students keep falling behind in math, science, and reading.
By David E. Smith
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04.18.26
What is really happening to the church in America? Drawing on four decades of research and 30 years of worldview analysis, Dr. George Barna offers a sobering, data-driven assessment of where the church stands—and why Christians can no longer afford complacency. His message is reinforced by Dr. Mark Zumhagen and Rev. Ceasar LeFlore.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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04.17.26
We talk about “human flourishing” like it’s a formula. But Scripture already gave us the answer: Fear God. Keep His commandments. That’s the foundation—everything else is vanity.
By Oliver Perry
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04.16.26
Illinois lawmakers are doubling down on SEL with HB 4855—mandating it for every student and weaving it into every subject. This isn’t just “mental health”—it’s shaping attitudes and beliefs in the classroom. Parents, grandparents and pastors must be alerted.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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04.15.26
Planned Parenthood ended 434,450 lives in 2025—and took $832 million from taxpayers to do it. That doesn’t even include untracked chemical abortions. A nation that funds the destruction of its own children is a nation that does not fear the judgment of Almighty God. Pray fervently—and speak out.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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04.14.26
The state of Illinois is number one! We are number one in terms of unfunded pension liabilities now at $144,000,000,000. You might think that this should be the major focus of our legislators in Springfield. But believe it or not, they have other priorities including human composting.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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04.14.26
Recently, in reading an article titled, “The Challenges of Discipleship in an Age of Distraction,” I resonated with these observations:
By Thomas Hampson
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04.13.26
When the state limits what can be said in therapy, it’s no longer about healing—it’s about controlling the narrative. That should concern everyone.
