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Oppose Cassidy’s Bad Human Trafficking Bill
By Thomas Hampson   |   03.12.25
It is a mystery why any victim advocate would support HB 1302. The bill, sponsored by State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago), amends four separate sections of Illinois’ criminal code. While framed as a progressive reform, several provisions risk undermining victim rights and enabling the abuse of the justice system.
Keep Girls’ Sports Fair
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.12.25
Charlie Kirk, an American conservative activist, and founder of Turning Point USA, recently sat down with Gavin Newsom, the left-wing Democrat Governor of California. Newsome now claims that he believes that men in women's sports is "unfair." Do you believe him?
Is Gen Z Pro-Marriage?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.11.25
America is in a family crisis. We have declining marriage rates and lower birth rates than ever before.
Prayer Bulletin for March 2025
By David E. Smith   |   03.11.25
Prayer should be a foundational and central part of our lives as Christians. We are instructed to pray without ceasing, making our appeals to Almighty God. (1 Thess 5:16; Phil 4:6) Our prayers are often for spiritual strength, wisdom, healing, protection and/or courage. But we are also to pray for others including those in authority, those who are in need, and for our enemies.
Several Bills Need Witness Slips – Thank You!
By Kathy Valente   |   03.10.25
Several bills are scheduled for committee hearings this week. This is the only time witness slips can be filled out and filed for a bill. It really does matter, so please take the time to show your support or opposition for the following bills.
The Demasculisation of Society and Church
By Bill Muehlenberg   |   03.10.25
The evidence for the war on sex in general and masculinity in particular is all around us. I won’t even hazard a guess as to how many pieces I have penned on these matters. The trans revolution is simply one of the most recent manifestations of all this.
Why Facts Don’t (Always) Win Arguments
By Ecce Verum   |   03.08.25
Your worldview is like a pair of glasses. They sit right in front of your spiritual eyes, affecting your perception of everything you see. 
The Price of Speaking Up
There are often times when my mind weighs in on hot button issues as I consider a “pastoral response.” Not being a pastor—but having served in various ministry leadership roles—makes this not too much of a stretch. I feel for pastors who take a stand—and pay for it.
Victoria’s Voice: Support for Drug Abuse
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.06.25
Generation Z is plagued by substance abuse. Over 13 million people aged 18-25 reported marijuana use in 2022. In addition to this, “Gen Z drug use outpaces all other age groups for factors such as prescription benzodiazepine misuse and cocaine use.”
Planned Parenthood May Be Faltering (Three Ways That YOU Can Help Them Not Exist Anymore)
03.05.25
Did you know that Planned Parenthood, the most prominent abortion provider in the U.S., is likely struggling right now for survival?
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