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Remember Those Who Served to Preserve Freedom
By Walker Wildmon   |   11.11.25
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:12-13) Whether it is a husband protecting his wife, a mother protecting her children, or a friend protecting another friend, being willing to die for someone because of your love for them is a noble cause. On Veterans Day we have the opportunity to recognize the men and women who put their lives on the line for fellow Americans.
Shell Shocked on Vets Day
Yes, Veterans Day in 2025 will likely be remembered for military conflicts. Not the kind that claims human life. Instead, conflicts that involve restoring some sanity to our military. These battles came at a cost, however. 
Pray and Act Now: Urge Gov. Pritzker to Veto Assisted Suicide
By David E. Smith   |   11.08.25
Illinois is on the brink of legalizing assisted suicide — and the fight isn’t over. Governor Pritzker needs to hear from us now. Can we still stop assisted suicide in Illinois? With God’s help — and our courage to speak — yes. But we must pray and act now.
Moody Bible Institute v. Chicago Board of Education
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.07.25
On November 4, 2025, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Moody Bible Institute against the Chicago Board of Education on the grounds of religious discrimination.
Sometimes, Love Looks Like Hate
By Ecce Verum   |   11.06.25
We live in a culture obsessed with the idea of love, one that is lightning-quick to condemn anyone who violates its dictates. If you call someone out for their sin by invoking even basic Christian truths, you can expect to receive the rebuke of "not being loving" or even earn the title of "hater." 
Session 2: The Theology of Islam
By David E. Smith   |   11.05.25
In this second session on Islam, Pastor Paul Blair emphasizes why Christians must better understand Islam — not only as a theology but as a long-term geopolitical movement.
Police Under Attack
By Thomas Hampson   |   11.04.25
For at least the past 50 years, police have faced mounting criticism from multiple sources. Accusations range from involvement in criminal enterprises and excessive force to racial bias, lack of accountability, militarized policing, and—most recently and aggressively—harboring white supremacists within their ranks.
Is Religion Gaining Traction?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.03.25
A recent poll from Pew Research revealed that a growing number of American adults (31%) are seeing the rise of religious influence in everyday American life.
Affordable Financial Services from the Faith Based Credit Union Alliance
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.01.25
Christianity has always been the pioneer of biblical equality, true community, and proper stewardship throughout the centuries.
Illinois Senate Passes Suicide Bill at 3 AM
By David E. Smith   |   10.31.25
A razor-thin vote at 3 AM advanced dangerous legislation that puts the vulnerable at risk. Governor Pritzker now holds the pen — and the power to stop the normalization of suicide in Illinois. He needs to hear from us.
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