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10 Things Parents Do That Drive Kids Away
By Dr. Rob Rienow   |   05.29.26
Families rarely drift apart overnight. Pride, anger, avoidance, hypocrisy, and misplaced priorities quietly damage relationships over time. The good news? God can heal what sin and selfishness have broken — if we are willing to repent, forgive, and change.
June is For the Family
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.28.26
Fast forward to today, we have over ten years of receipts on this decision’s impact on the family and the research is abundantly clear: children need a mom and a dad.
Equality Illinois and the Network Behind It
By Thomas Hampson   |   05.27.26
Equality Illinois held a news conference in Springfield on May 21, 2026, to kick off the public phase of its legislative advocacy day. Six speakers took the microphone for over twenty-four minutes, each delivering a piece of a coordinated policy package.
When Truth Is Under Attack, Stand Firm
By David E. Smith   |   05.26.26
The cultural battles around us are real, but so is the power and faithfulness of God. Christians cannot retreat into silence while truth, families, and children are under attack. It is time for believers to pray fervently, speak truth courageously, and stand firm in the Lord.
Legislative Update for the Week of May 25, 2026
By David Curtin   |   05.25.26
Springfield is in the final stretch of session, and major legislation is moving fast. From attacks on parental rights and the Second Amendment to expanded abortion policies, mental health screening mandates, and godless gender ideology, Illinois families cannot afford to tune out.
An Unpayable Debt
As we approach the upcoming holiday, it’s time to remind everyone not to go around saying, “Happy Memorial Day.” Nice thought on most other holidays. But not this one.
Does Moms.gov Go Far Enough?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.22.26
America desperately needs to become more family-friendly and child-friendly again. Government websites and incentives may help at the margins, but the deeper issue is cultural: marriage is delayed, children are often viewed as burdens, and God’s design for family has been abandoned.
Did Terrorists Target the Dam?
By Thomas Hampson   |   05.21.26
Did terrorists target a critical dam? If true, this raises serious questions about infrastructure security and just how vulnerable America may be to attacks on critical systems. We cannot afford complacency when public safety and national security are at stake.
Prayer Bulletin for May 2026
By David E. Smith   |   05.20.26
We are in a spiritual battle. Families are under attack. Truth is under attack. Children are under attack. The answer isn't apathy; it is prayer, repentance, and faithful action. We need to turn to God and seek His forgiveness and mercy. Please join us as we pray for Illinois and our nation. We pray this prayer guide will encourage and strengthen your faith.
Homeschoolers Are Normal, But Their Opponents Are Not
By Oliver Perry   |   05.20.26
The battle isn't really about homeschooling. It's about who ultimately has authority over children: parents or the state? Once government gains power to bypass parents, every family should pay attention. Apparently moms and dads are now viewed as the problem.
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