Articles by David E. Smith
By David E. Smith
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10.03.26
Only ONE WEEK until IFI’s Annual Banquet! Join us October 9 for an evening celebrating Faith, Family, and Freedom with pro-life warrior Seth Gruber. Bring a friend, family member, or your pastor. Space is limited. Register online today!
By David E. Smith
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09.29.26
Join IFI and keynote speaker Seth Gruber on October 9 in Elk Grove Village for an evening of vision, conviction, and fellowship with Illinois families, pastors, candidates, and grassroots leaders who refuse to sit on the sidelines as our culture drifts from God.
By David E. Smith
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09.28.26
Prayer isn't just a practice; it is our primary weapon. We are called to confess our sins, turn to Him in humility and pray without ceasing—for strength, wisdom, our leaders, the needy, and even our enemies. In every battle, let our first response be to seek the face of Almighty God. (1 Thess 5:16; Phil 4:6)
By David E. Smith
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09.28.26
A coast-to-coast AI surveillance grid is tracking our every move without a warrant—violating the Fourth Amendment and threatening our liberty. We should NOT trade our God-given constitutional freedoms to empower the state for an illusion of "safety."
By David E. Smith
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09.21.26
The West is under siege, and the Church can no longer afford to sleep. Join us at the IFI Annual Banquet on Oct 9th as we host Seth Gruber for a call to action in the war for our civilization. It is Christ or chaos. Let's stand together for faith, family, and freedom in Illinois.
By David E. Smith
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09.19.26
The November 3rd General Election is critical for the future of Illinois. Early voting starts September 24th. We cannot emphasize strongly enough how important it is for Christians to be good stewards of God’s amazing gift of self-government and exercise our civic duty to vote.
By David E. Smith
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09.14.26
The November 3rd election is fast approaching and the stakes for Illinois couldn't be higher. Christians cannot afford to be silent or passive while humanists reshape our state. Equip yourself and your community with the IFI Voter Guide to ensure we elect leaders who fear God and uphold truth. Don’t wait—order your copies now and distribute them widely!
By David E. Smith
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09.11.26
Twenty-five years after 9/11, we’ve allowed our enemies to walk through every door: front, back and side. While we slept, open borders and mass migration weakened our security. Now radicals who embrace “Death to America” hold political office. When will Christians wake up?
By David E. Smith
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09.10.26
From graphic sex-ed and gender ideology to invasive mental health screenings, today’s classrooms are pushing agendas that undermine Christian values. But parents are not powerless. Learn how you can opt out—and take a stand to protect your child’s heart, mind, and innocence.
By David E. Smith
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09.08.26
Should Christians vote? Engage in politics? What about the role of church leaders? How do we guide our children to think biblically about these questions? Dr. Rob Rienow, from Visionary Family Ministries applies key Scriptures and theological principles to these questions.
By David E. Smith
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09.05.26
IFI welcomes pro-life firebrand Seth Gruber at our annual fundraising Faith, Family & Freedom Banquet on October 9th! Join us to defend biblical truth and the sanctity of human life. Early Bird pricing ends Monday—reserve your table today!
By David E. Smith
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09.03.26
Self-government is a gift from God, yet millions of Christians treat it with apathy. If we refuse to show up, we lose by default, and humanists and atheists take control. Don’t sit on the sidelines this election season. Learn how to verify your voter registration, engage young adults, and help distribute non-partisan Voter Guides to fellow citizens across Illinois.
By David E. Smith
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09.03.26
America’s walls are broken. Families are fractured. Churches have grown lukewarm. The Nehemiah Alliance is calling God’s people to 52 days of prayer, fasting, and repentance. Renewal and rebuilding must begin with us. We are called to stand firm and be faithful.
By David E. Smith
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08.27.26
The Chicago Sky banned Enes Kanter Freedom after he wore a shirt declaring a basic biological truth: “Woman: adult human female.” Have we reached the point where Biology 101 is considered politically incorrect—and therefore intolerable?
By David E. Smith
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08.25.26
President Trump is putting public schools on notice. His administration is taking action against DEI, Critical Race Theory & transgender ideology in our schools while defending girls’ sports & upholding parental authority.
