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Abandon Hope, All Ye Who Enter Here!
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   10.23.26
Mary Howitt’s 1828 poem, “The Spider and the Fly” is a cautionary tale that most everyone over fifty read as a child but apparently was missed by the younger generation.  It is a reminder that in the same way a fisherman catches no fish with an empty hook but uses some tantalizing bait, so wicked people, like socialists, (and they are truly wicked!) must offer enticements tuned to your appetites to lure you to your end.
Are you Offended by Page 15 in the Voter Guide?
By Kathy Valente   |   10.22.26
The "unthinkable" hasn't just become thinkable—it’s been celebrated. We’ve watched as our society drifts away from God and disintegrates. There are serious consequences to Christian apathy. But we don't have to keep heading down this road...
Faith, Family, and Community Boost Fertility Rates
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.22.26
Faith, family, and community matter! New research links active faith and supportive relationships to higher birth rates. Children are blessings from God. Let’s celebrate new life, encourage young families, and build a culture that welcomes children.
IFI Voter Guides: Essential Tools for the Faithful Voter
By David E. Smith   |   10.21.26
Help IFI equip Christians to vote wisely! Printing and shipping costs have climbed, but we’re not scaling back our Voter Guides. Your gift of $25, $50, or $100 will help put these resources into more hands. Will you help carry the cost?
Illinois District 128 Continues to Violate the Constitution and Title IX
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.21.26
On October 14th, the Liberty Justice Center released an official warning with two demands on Illinois High School District 128.
Forever Young
This month, by God’s grace, I will turn 75. Truth be told, I never expected to live this long. My dad—who passed away at 55—and several of his brothers did not make it to 75. So I’m blessed. I think.
One Law for Everyone
By Thomas Hampson   |   10.20.26
LaSalle County’s anti-Sharia resolution misses the mark. We need enforceable laws that uphold the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions and protect everyone’s rights to due process and equal protection from foreign or religious tribunals.
A Nationwide Offensive Against Waste, Fraud, and Bureaucratic Abuse
By IFI Staff Reports   |   10.19.26
Taxpayer dollars belong to the public, not scammers and criminal cartels. The White House’s fraud crackdown and Rep. Mary Miller’s Stop Child Care Scams Act push toward overdue accountability. Protecting the public purse is a moral duty. Congress must follow through.
No Neutral Ground: Christians and the Duty to Vote
By David E. Smith   |   10.17.26
Christians: self-government is a gift from God. Don’t squander it by sitting out elections. Loving our neighbors includes voting to protect life, families, and religious liberty. Be salt and light. Pray, get informed, and VOTE!
Study: Married Mothers Are Wealthier
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.16.26
The media has spent years telling young women that marriage and family hold them back. Yet the data proves the exact opposite: married mothers have an average household income of $133K, compared to just $79K for single, childless women. Reject the cultural lies, embrace God's plan for marriage and family.
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