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IFI Statement on the “Equality for Every Family Act”
By David E. Smith   |   10.15.25
Illinois lawmakers have chosen ideology over integrity. By embracing Gov. Pritzker’s so-called Equality for Every Family Act, they’ve redefined parenthood, erased motherhood and fatherhood, and treated children as commodities in a social experiment that defies both nature and God’s design.
Pastor: ‘Abortion Protects the Life of Children’
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.15.25
I have always been pro-life. However, since having my daughter this past June, I have become even more pro-life– if that was even possible.
The FDA Is Lying About the Abortion Drug
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.14.25
The FDA just approved another deadly abortion pill—this time from Evita Solutions, a company proudly claiming to “normalize” abortion. But research shows 1 in 10 women suffer serious complications from this drug. It’s unsafe for women, lethal for babies, and reckless policy from Washington.
SCOTUS Hears Arguments on Christian Counseling Ban
By David E. Smith   |   10.13.25
Pray for the U.S. Supreme Court as it considers Chiles v. Salazar—a case that could decide whether Christian counselors are free to share biblical truth or forced to affirm government-approved lies.
The Transgender Movement is Not Just About Men in Girls’ Sports.
By Kathy Valente   |   10.11.25
We truly don’t understand the perversity and depravity of the transgender movement. We truly have no idea the level of devastation that takes place in families whose husband/father decides that he is going to be a female regardless of the mortifying after-shocks to the wife and children. If we did, we would not protect it or condone it.
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.
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