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Manifesting Destiny
Certain words when they are mispronounced, overused, misused or applied carelessly drive my wife Rhonda a bit crazy. 
Read This Before Posting Your Kids’ Pictures Online
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.15.26
Before our daughter was born, both my husband and I were on the same page about posting her face on social media: we weren’t going to do it.
IFI’s Voter Guides Are In!
By David E. Smith   |   09.14.26
The November 3rd election is fast approaching and the stakes for Illinois couldn't be higher. Christians cannot afford to be silent or passive while humanists reshape our state. Equip yourself and your community with the IFI Voter Guide to ensure we elect leaders who fear God and uphold truth. Don’t wait—order your copies now and distribute them widely!
Chemical Abortion Goes Before the Fifth Circuit
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.14.26
On September 9th, 2026, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in the high-stakes case, Louisiana v. FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
Trump Administration Proposes Child Care Subsidies for Stay-at-Home Parents
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.12.26
Early September, the Trump Administration was reported to have drafted a plan to allow eligible married stay-at-home parents to receive federal child care subsidies under the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).
Twenty-Five Years Since 9/11 — Have We Fallen Asleep?
By David E. Smith   |   09.11.26
Twenty-five years after 9/11, we’ve allowed our enemies to walk through every door: front, back and side. While we slept, open borders and mass migration weakened our security. Now radicals who embrace “Death to America” hold political office. When will Christians wake up?
Opting Out of Controversial Public School Content
By David E. Smith   |   09.10.26
From graphic sex-ed and gender ideology to invasive mental health screenings, today’s classrooms are pushing agendas that undermine Christian values. But parents are not powerless. Learn how you can opt out—and take a stand to protect your child’s heart, mind, and innocence.
America At Risk
Virtually all American citizens (and many around the world) will remember September 11th, 2001.  We usually just refer to it as “9/11.” That is the day when foreign born haters of our nation used our own commercial jet aircraft to take down the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. And heavily damaged the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
The Man Who Passed Every Background Check
By Thomas Hampson   |   09.09.26
Background checks are a tool, not a shield. As the statistics show, relying solely on them gives organizations a false sense of security while predators—who often have clean records—gain access to children. We must re-establish the character standard and diligently watch for patterns of behavior, not just clear records
Should Christians Vote?
By David E. Smith   |   09.08.26
Should Christians vote? Engage in politics? What about the role of church leaders? How do we guide our children to think biblically about these questions? Dr. Rob Rienow, from Visionary Family Ministries applies key Scriptures and theological principles to these questions.
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