Articles by David E. Smith
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.
By David E. Smith
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01.09.26
God has blessed America with the gift of self-government -- a "government of the people, by the people, and for the people." Voting is a privilege that millions of people in other parts of the world are denied.
But this unique blessing also comes with a tremendous responsibility. In Romans 13, we are told that all authorities are appointed by God. Who is the authority in America?
By David E. Smith
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01.05.26
In a culture drowning in confusion and lies, God is calling His people back to truth, clarity, and courage. If we desire to be mature, fruitful, and spiritually discerning Christians, we must devote ourselves to the regular reading and meditation of Scripture.
By David E. Smith
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01.01.26
God has placed this ministry here for such a time as this. As we step into a new year, IFI remains committed to standing for truth, life, family, and freedom—no matter the challenges ahead.
By David E. Smith
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12.19.25
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new steps to curb irreversible “sex-rejecting” procedures on children—citing evidence of lasting medical harm. Federal funding may soon be cut off to hospitals that continue putting radical so-called "gender" ideology ahead of the welfare of children.
By David E. Smith
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12.18.25
Roe v. Wade may be gone, but the abortion crisis is not. Abortions are rising—and the reason goes deeper than law or policy. Scripture tells us why the human heart remains the real battlefield.
By David E. Smith
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12.17.25
If God has entrusted you with an RMD this year, please prayerfully consider using it to strengthen faith and family in Illinois. Every gift to IFI will be doubled through December 31—amplifying your faithful stewardship.
By David E. Smith
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12.13.25
Big news! Several generous donors have stepped forward with a $150,000 matching challenge for IFI. That means every gift you make before December 31 will have double the impact on our mission in 2025.
By David E. Smith
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12.10.25
In this final session, Pastor Paul Blair traces America’s long, often overlooked history of conflict with Islamic powers and explains how modern Islamist movements operate inside the United States.
By David E. Smith
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12.09.25
Biblical truth is under assault, and the American church is drifting. Dr. George Barna’s latest research reveals just how serious the crisis has become. Join us March 7 to get equipped with the clarity, courage, and worldview strength every Christian family needs right now.
By David E. Smith
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12.06.25
New research from Florida Atlantic University exposes a troubling trend: marijuana use and addiction are rising, daily use now outpaces alcohol, nearly 18 million Americans use cannabis every day, and only a fraction of teens or adults ever seek treatment. We are drifting into a major drug crisis. Is anyone paying attention?
By David E. Smith
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12.05.25
The vaccine narrative is cracking. Even the CDC now admits it can’t rule out a link between childhood vaccines and autism. Dr. Andrew Wakefield joins Alex Newman to discuss decades of suppression, shifting public opinion, and why the truth is finally breaking through.
By David E. Smith
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12.01.25
Scripture commands us to rescue those “being led away to death.” Assisted-suicide laws do the opposite—they legitimize despair and fuel the deadly Werther effect of suicide contagion. Please pray and act to oppose this destructive agenda.
By David E. Smith
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11.29.25
Most Americans have been sold a false history of Israel and “Palestine.” This session cuts through the propaganda and walks you through the biblical, historical, and political truth—exposing the myths universities and the media won’t touch.
By David E. Smith
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11.27.25
Gratitude isn’t naïve—it’s obedience. In a year marked by turmoil and rising hostility, Christians are called to give thanks with confidence in the God who holds the future.
