Articles by David E. Smith
By David E. Smith
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02.20.26
Marriage and family are God’s design — the foundation of human flourishing. When families crumble, society follows. Strong homes, faithful fathers, and biblical truth are not optional… they are essential to civilization itself.
By David E. Smith
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02.19.26
Illinois’ March 17 Primary is just weeks away. With major races up and down the ballot, voters need clear, trustworthy information. Order and share the IFI Voter Guide—help your friends and family vote informed.
By David E. Smith
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02.18.26
If “equal protection” excludes some human beings… is it really equal? SB 3572 would recognize every living human — born & preborn — as a person under Illinois law. Justice cannot depend on size, age, or location. Illinois must decide: Principle… or slogan?
By David E. Smith
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02.17.26
We are living in evil days — but we are not alone. Jesus is praying for us as we are sifted, refined, and strengthened. Trials are not meant to destroy us, but to prepare us to strengthen others. Having done all, we stand firm (Ephesians 6:13) and pray fervently (James 5:16).
By David E. Smith
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02.16.26
HB 4596 would create government “health misinformation response units” to monitor speech and enforce state-approved narratives. Fines. Penalties. Even prison. Truth should never be dictated by the state.
By David E. Smith
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02.12.26
Children should never be subjected to irreversible surgeries in the name of “compassion.” God created us male & female — biology confirms it. HB 4482 protects Illinois children from radical ideology that disfigures & mutilates.
By David E. Smith
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02.09.26
The SAVE Act puts election integrity ahead of convenience by requiring proof of citizenship and in-person voter registration, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and confidence in our elections.
By David E. Smith
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02.07.26
Nearly one million babies have been aborted in Illinois over the past two decades. The bloodshed is staggering. True justice demands equal protection under the 14th Amendment for every life created in the image of Almighty God—including, and especially, preborn children.
By David E. Smith
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01.27.26
What is really happening to the church in America? On March 7, 2026, join us in Downers Grove for the IFI Worldview Conference featuring Dr. George Barna. Drawing on four decades of research and 30 years measuring worldview, Dr. Barna will deliver a clear-eyed, data-driven assessment of the church’s condition—and why Christians can no longer afford complacency.
By David E. Smith
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01.23.26
In this compelling Sanctity of Life message, Pastor Jim Scudder exposes how our culture devalues life—and why Scripture declares every human being priceless. Watch, listen and be challenged to defend life, extend grace, and stand for truth.
By David E. Smith
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01.22.26
Illinois now hosts nearly 50,000 state-licensed slot machines — and that growth has consequences. Gambling revenue depends on predictable human loss, not prosperity. When government profits from addiction and false hope, it stops serving the public and starts exploiting it.
By David E. Smith
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01.20.26
The 2026 Primary Election Voter Guides are headed to the printer, and orders are now open. IFI’s nonpartisan Voter Guide helps citizens make informed decisions by clearly outlining where candidates stand ahead of the March 17, 2026 primary.
By David E. Smith
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01.19.26
The fall of Roe was an aswer to prayer—but it was not the end of the battle. As abortion numbers surge in blue states like Illinois, Christians are being called to something deeper than politics: prayer, courage, and faithful engagement.
By David E. Smith
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01.16.26
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a call to prayer, compassion, and faithful action. Discover practical, Christ-centered ways you and your church can help build a culture that honors every human life.
By David E. Smith
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01.14.26
Biblical marriage put men under God’s law and gave women dignity, security, and protection. Yet today we are drifting toward cohabitation and away from the protective, stabilizing institution of marriage that God ordained. Read this powerful excerpt from Love Thy Body.
