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By David E. Smith
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11.04.26
The darkness is encroaching, but we are called to be the salt and light of the world. We must stand firm in biblical truth for the glory of our King. Our hope isn't in Springfield or Washington; it is in JESUS CHRIST. The work continues.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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11.04.26
Clear. Protective. Faithful. Committed to helping you grow. Committed to marriage for life. These are five qualities every future husband should have—and they matter more than charm. Choose wisely. Marriage is a covenant.
By David E. Smith
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11.03.26
Illinois voters head to the polls today, and pro-family candidates need our support. Values voters must pray fervently for our state and nation—and put those prayers into action by voting. Our voices matter. Our votes matter. Let’s make them count—in this election and every election.
By David E. Smith
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11.02.26
Vote. Pray. Prepare. The importance of this election cannot be overstated—and neither can the need for humble prayer from God’s people. Review the IFI Voter Guide before you vote tomorrow. There is no excuse for Christians to sit this election out.
By IFI Staff Reports
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11.02.26
A permit to pray in your own home? Parental rights overruled? Religious families denied educational benefits? Nine cases concerning religious liberty and parental rights are pending before SCOTUS. Pray for the Justices to uphold the U.S. Constitution and our God-given rights.
By David E. Smith
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10.31.26
As Christians, we believe that electing honest and trustworthy leaders is one way that we can meaningfully invest in our communities and love our neighbors. We encourage you to research the candidates on your ballot and make sure to go vote in the 2026 General Election!
By IFI Staff Reports
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10.31.26
More young adults are showing up for religious services—but attendance alone doesn’t establish a Christian revival. Parents and churches must faithfully proclaim the Gospel, answer hard questions, and make disciples whose faith endures. Who will disciple them?
By Thomas Hampson
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10.30.26
When the Church accepts state and federal dollars to fund its mission to feed the hungry, the Gospel is often the first thing that gets diluted or dissolved. Churches must examine the strings attached and keep Christ at the center of their ministries.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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10.30.26
UFOs, aliens, and Hollywood speculation grab headlines. From Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” to Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” the fascination endures. But Scripture points to a deeper reality: “our struggle is not against flesh and blood” (Eph. 6:12).
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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10.29.26
Hookup culture promises fulfillment, but research points to faithful marriage—and especially churchgoing couples—for greater sexual satisfaction. God’s design for marriage offers something casual encounters cannot: lifelong love and commitment.
