Articles by David E. Smith
By David E. Smith
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11.12.25
From Jerusalem to Vienna, the Church has faced relentless Islamic aggression — and God has repeatedly raised up courageous defenders. Session 3 reveals the part of history our culture has forgotten.
By David E. Smith
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11.08.25
Illinois is on the brink of legalizing assisted suicide — and the fight isn’t over. Governor Pritzker needs to hear from us now. Can we still stop assisted suicide in Illinois? With God’s help — and our courage to speak — yes. But we must pray and act now.
By David E. Smith
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11.05.25
In this second session on Islam, Pastor Paul Blair emphasizes why Christians must better understand Islam — not only as a theology but as a long-term geopolitical movement.
By David E. Smith
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10.31.25
A razor-thin vote at 3 AM advanced dangerous legislation that puts the vulnerable at risk. Governor Pritzker now holds the pen — and the power to stop the normalization of suicide in Illinois. He needs to hear from us.
By David E. Smith
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10.31.25
The crescent is rising — but many churches remain asleep. A quick look at Islam’s origins and goals reveals why biblical clarity and courage are needed right now.
By David E. Smith
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10.27.25
As lawmakers return to Springfield, critical issues hang in the balance. From efforts to expand sanctuary policies to the growing corruption of legalized gambling, and the heartbreaking loss faced by Darren and Cindy Bailey, your prayers are needed now more than ever.
By David E. Smith
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10.23.25
Some Illinois lawmakers are trying to push through a deceptive “End-of-Life Options” bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide and allow falsified death certificates—erasing the truth about cause of death. Though SB 1950 has stalled for now, it could resurface during the Veto Session.
By David E. Smith
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10.17.25
The SCOTUS is considering several pivotal cases impacting the sanctity of life, the freedom to live out our faith, and the God-given rights of parents. Let us pray that the Justices will seek wisdom from Almighty God and have the courage to uphold the original intent of the U.S. Constitution.
By David E. Smith
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10.15.25
Illinois lawmakers have chosen ideology over integrity. By embracing Gov. Pritzker’s so-called Equality for Every Family Act, they’ve redefined parenthood, erased motherhood and fatherhood, and treated children as commodities in a social experiment that defies both nature and God’s design.
By David E. Smith
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10.13.25
Pray for the U.S. Supreme Court as it considers Chiles v. Salazar—a case that could decide whether Christian counselors are free to share biblical truth or forced to affirm government-approved lies.
By David E. Smith
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10.10.25
Illinois is forcing faith-based employers to pay for abortion through their health insurance plans. When government compels Christians to underwrite the destruction of innocent life, religious liberty itself is under assault.
By David E. Smith
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10.07.25
A nation cannot endure without secure borders, a shared language, and common values. When immigration is lawful and orderly, it strengthens America by allowing newcomers to integrate into our culture. But violent riots, obstruction, and collaboration with radical agitators are designed to weaken our republic and sow chaos.
By David E. Smith
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10.05.25
Don’t be fooled: Banned Books Week isn’t about free speech—it’s about pushing an agenda. Behind the slogans of “intellectual freedom,” activists highlight sexually explicit and progressive titles while sidelining books that uphold faith, family, and traditional values. It’s time for parents and communities to push back, ask hard questions, and make sure the books that matter don’t get silenced.
By David E. Smith
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09.17.25
Today is Constitution Day, marking 238 years since the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Some seek to replace liberty and limited government with failed schemes of coercion and control. We cannot squander God’s amazing gift of self-government.
By David E. Smith
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09.12.25
Assassinations. Murders in our streets. From Charlie Kirk’s killing to 310+ homicides in Chicago this year—America is reaping what it has sown. But chaos is only the symptom. The deeper problem is spiritual. Christians, it’s time to see with biblical eyes and fall to our knees in prayer for mercy and revival.
