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God’s Word Clearly Opposes Abortion
01.02.21
In the tragic abortion debate today, with people who say that they love the Lord on both sides of the issue, who is right? In fact a bigger question is, who decides what is right or wrong? Who decides whether something is good or bad? Who decides what pleases the Lord and what does not please Him?
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Wonderful News on Our Matching Challenge!
By David E. Smith   |   12.31.20
You’ll be happy to hear that The Illinois Family Institute has achieved our goal to raise $105,000 -- one day earlier than expected!  The response to this challenge match has been fantastic and encouraging.  THANK YOU to all who contributed!
12.28.20
A wonderful opportunity to pray for an elected official throughout the year and send monthly cards of prayer and encouragement! I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all...
Government Schools Are Killing The American Church
By Alex Newman   |   12.28.20
Over the last few generations, Christianity has declined at a massive rate in America, with millennials becoming the first generation in American history with self-proclaimed Christians in the minority. Now, the culprit is becoming clear to everyone: Government. In particular, anti-Christian, anti-God indoctrination masquerading as "public education" has been the key driver of those trends.
$2 for $1 Matching Challenge!
12.26.20
Not only do we have a group of great donors who are putting for an year-end $2 for $1 matching challenge, Dr. Erwin Lutzer has offered an additional incentive for those who step up to give $50 or more in the last two weeks of the year. His new book “We Will Not Be Silenced: Responding Courageously to Our Culture’s Assault on Christianity” was released last month, and like his other books, will sure to bless you and your like-minded friends and family.
A Conversation with Pastor Douglas Wilson [Full Interview]
By David E. Smith   |   12.26.20
IFI was honored to have theologian, pastor, and courageous truth-teller Doug Wilson speak at our September banquet, after which he continued his critique of culture in an interview with Pastor Derek Buikema of the Orland Park Christian Reformed Church. Pastor...
A Conversation with Professor Anthony Esolen [Full Interview]
By David E. Smith   |   12.26.20
IFI was honored to have English professor Anthony Esolen as one of our esteemed speakers at our banquet in September 2015. Professor Esolen spoke eloquently, soberly, and politically incorrectly about the state of American culture—or lack thereof. Following the banquet...
A Conversation With Dr. Robert A.J. Gagnon
By David E. Smith   |   12.26.20
Do you remember the popular advertising slogan, “When E. F. Hutton talks, people listen”? While good financial advice can boost your net worth, solid theology, biblical scholarship, and consistent application of the Word of God are infinitely more profitable. With...
A Conversation With Dr. Allan C. Carlson
By David E. Smith   |   12.26.20
In his interview with Derek Buikema of Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, Dr. Allan Carlson discusses the current political climate as it relates to American Christianity and the family. Certain policies, for example, though promoted by the Republican party, are detrimental to the family.
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