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How I’m Choosing to “Waste” my 20s
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   07.17.26
The culture says marriage and kids "waste" your 20s. But what if building a family is actually the most fulfilling way to spend those years? IFI's Alyssa Sonnenburg pushes back against the modern hookup culture and shares why she chose a different path:
“It’s Ridiculous!” Mary Miller Calls Out Medical Deans Over Biology
By David E. Smith   |   07.16.26
At a recent Congressional hearing, medical deans from UCLA and UCSF hesitated to answer whether biological men can get pregnant. Lawmakers are warning that political activism is replacing objective science in healthcare. Biology isn't hate speech. It's reality.
Playing the Fair-Way
In golf, a single fraction of a minute can cost you the tournament. A two-stroke penalty for being late to the tee cost PGA golfer Garrick Higgo the cut. In life, the margins are just as thin. What lessons from the green can we learn about etiquette, patience, honesty—and the ultimate scorecard?
For a Bowl of Stew
By Thomas Hampson   |   07.14.26
What is the Church trading away for the sake of convenience? Esau exchanged his birthright for a bowl of stew. Today, too many churches risk outsourcing their God-given mission for efficiency, funding, and comfort. It's a sobering challenge to consider.
The Battle Continues—But So Does Our Hope
By David E. Smith   |   07.13.26
From expanding social media efforts to launching our new 'Equipped!' ministry to teach the sanctity of life to the next generation, the work at IFI never stops.
A Film Every Young American Should See
By Fran Eaton   |   07.11.26
Young Washington reminds us that greatness is forged through failure, perseverance, and trust in God. In a culture that has lost sight of honor, sacrifice, and commitment, George Washington is the kind of role model our children desperately need. Take your teens to see it.
Women Pastors and the Southern Baptists
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   07.10.26
There is quite a ruckus in the Southern Baptist Convention and the media over the issue of whether women should hold the position of pastor in a local church. The fact that such even needs discussion reveals a lack of biblical understanding on the part of many. It appears that the spirit of the age, “no one is going to tell me what to do,” has infected the church. 
Hope For Illinois Isn’t Lost
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   07.10.26
As someone who has lived in Illinois for my entire life, I understand the frustration and discouragement that has intensified over the past decade regarding Illinois living.
Prayer Bulletin for July 2026
By David E. Smith   |   07.09.26
Abortion. Assisted suicide. Marijuana. Gambling. The symptoms of spiritual decay are everywhere. Don't lose heart. God still reigns. Pray without ceasing, trusting Him to save sinners, strengthen His Church, and accomplish His will. And remember, the Lord reigns. (Ps 99:1)
Planned Parenthood Regained Funding on July 4th
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   07.08.26
Planned Parenthood's taxpayer-funded gravy train is back. Americans shouldn't be forced to subsidize the nation's largest abortion provider. Congress must act to make the funding ban permanent.
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