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Prayer Bulletin for June 2025
By David E. Smith   |   06.14.25
Father's Day, celebrated on the third Sunday in June (June 15 this year), isn’t typically ranked among the most popular holidays in America. According to various published polls, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Independence Day are much more prominent in terms of widespread participation or cultural significance.
Humility—the Missing Ingredient
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   06.13.25
In a world often driven by self-promotion and a thirst for recognition, the timeless quality of humility can seem... well, a bit old-fashioned. But what if embracing this often-misunderstood trait isn't about diminishing ourselves, but actually empowering us in profound ways?
Yes! Riley Gaines Will Be With Us on November 7th!
By Kathy Valente   |   06.12.25
Riley Gaines, a 12-time NCAA All-American and former University of Kentucky swimmer, has become a powerful national voice of truth. This strong Christian woman now leads the charge in defending women's single-sex spaces and championing fairness and equality. Gaines actively speaks out against the inclusion of biological males in women's sports, a commitment she has demonstrated through extensive lobbying and testimony before state legislatures, the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. House to secure common sense legislation.
Two Honorable Justices
By James M. Odom   |   06.12.25
The U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear a critical First Amendment case effectively grants government schools judicial backing to censor student speech, upholding the prohibition against "There are only two genders" and "There are censored genders" T-shirts.
IFI Proud to be a Partner of Networking the Networks Coalition
06.11.25
The Illinois Family Institute proudly joins the Networking the Networks Coalition, uniting with conservative leaders to amplify faith, family, and freedom. Discover how this powerful alliance is shaping the future of grassroots activism in our latest article!
Gutting Our Language, Diminishing Our Culture
By Thomas Hampson   |   06.10.25
Language is more than just words; it's the bedrock of our culture and the vehicle for our values. But what happens when that foundation is deliberately eroded, and our shared vocabulary is "gutted"? This provocative article explores the alarming trend of linguistic manipulation and its profound impact on our cultural, urging us to consider the true cost of politically correct language.
Mifepristone Abortions Mislabeled as Miscarriages
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   06.09.25
The Trump Administration has been transparent in its desire to allow abortion access through the abortion pill, mifepristone. However, pressure against this decision has been mounting due to the alarming realities that have been found in numerous reports.
June is Not For Pride. It is For Fidelity.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   06.07.25
In 1999, President Bill Clinton officially declared the month of June to be recognized as “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.”
Gallup Poll: Biblical Marriage Is Making a Comeback!
06.06.25
Buckle up – I’ve got some hot-off-the-press statistics that will make you smile or at least give you a flicker of hope in this crazy world. The latest Gallup poll just dropped, and for once, it’s not another gut-punch to biblical values.
Great New Film—“The American Miracle”
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   06.06.25
The American Miracle: Our Nation Is No Accident is a docu-drama that will be released nationally in over 1000 theaters on June 9, 10, and 11 as a Fathom Entertainment and Heroic Pictures release. This movie is inspired by Michael Medved’s best-selling book, The American Miracle – Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic, which tells the forgotten story of God’s providential hand in our country’s founding.
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