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By Bill Muehlenberg
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01.21.26
When a radical mob storms a church, the culture war has crossed a dangerous line. History warns us where this road can lead—and faithful Christians would be wise to pay attention, pray, and stand firm.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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01.21.26
If you are a family that struggles with family dinners– maybe it was never your experience growing up or your schedule just feels too full to implement them – we want to encourage you to prioritize this priceless time with your family.
By Thomas Hampson
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01.20.26
What if federal food aid is doing more than feeding the hungry? In this article, author Thomas Hampson examines how decades of federal policy changes have reshaped food assistance into a force that, he argues, erodes cultural cohesion, bypasses citizenship verification, and fuels broader social and political transformation.
By David E. Smith
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01.20.26
The 2026 Primary Election Voter Guides are headed to the printer, and orders are now open. IFI’s nonpartisan Voter Guide helps citizens make informed decisions by clearly outlining where candidates stand ahead of the March 17, 2026 primary.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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01.19.26
Certainly one has a right to wonder why I would have such an offending title to this article on Rhonda’s and my 49th anniversary—January 15th. It does deserve an explanation.
By David E. Smith
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01.19.26
The fall of Roe was an aswer to prayer—but it was not the end of the battle. As abortion numbers surge in blue states like Illinois, Christians are being called to something deeper than politics: prayer, courage, and faithful engagement.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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01.17.26
For decades, the idea and practice of surrogacy has been touted as beautiful. A couple, unable to have children of their own, achieve their dreams of having a family through the help of a surrogate– a woman who carries a pregnancy to term on their behalf.
By David E. Smith
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01.16.26
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a call to prayer, compassion, and faithful action. Discover practical, Christ-centered ways you and your church can help build a culture that honors every human life.
By Thomas Hampson
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01.15.26
Our nation is under attack — not just on battlefields, but through drugs, cartels, mass illegal migration and foreign subversion that weaken our society and sovereignty. The capture of Maduro exposes how hostile powers have waged hybrid war against the U.S. for years.
By David E. Smith
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01.14.26
Biblical marriage put men under God’s law and gave women dignity, security, and protection. Yet today we are drifting toward cohabitation and away from the protective, stabilizing institution of marriage that God ordained. Read this powerful excerpt from Love Thy Body.
