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Religious Conviction vs. Illinois State Mandate
By David E. Smith   |   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.
Rich and Foolhardy
“What a Bunch of Hooey!” I thought it best to look up that term to make sure my usage of it to describe what I’m about to share is correct. It is.
Charlie Kirk’s Martyrdom:  Vital Lessons and Laments for Christ’s True Church to Live in Light of Going Forward
By Brandon Myers   |   10.09.25
Charlie Kirk’s death shook the Church—but his faith still speaks. Four weeks later, we reflect on the meaning of sainthood, the cost of courage, and what Christ’s people must learn from a life lived unashamed for truth.
School District 128 Continues to Violate Title IX
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.08.25
On August 29, 2024, an 18 year-old adult male student walked unannounced into Libertyville High School’s girls’ locker room. He proceeded to change in front of minor girls. Not only this, he – a legal adult – observed the girls as they changed.
Faith, Family & Clean Living
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.08.25
If you have been following the family-friendly series, you know that we at IFI care about parents having affordable, conservative swaps for their families.
Prayer Bulletin for October 2025
By David E. Smith   |   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.
Banned Books Week Is a Sham
By David E. Smith   |   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.
Love God. Hate Sin.
Hater’ is the Left’s go-to label—but often the real hate lies within. Scripture calls us to something better: love God, hate sin.
Parents, Cancel Your Netflix Subscription Today
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.02.25
Elon Musk has called on all parents to cancel their Netflix subscription for health and safety of their children.
Suffering for Jesus Christ, Part 2
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   10.02.25
In the summer of 2019, the Evangelical Church of Finland pledged its full support for a Helsinki Pride event. Päivi Räsänen, a member of the church and a longstanding elected official, posted on X (then Twitter) a picture of Romans 1:24-27 along with a question.
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