Articles by David E. Smith
By David E. Smith
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10.05.25
Don’t be fooled: Banned Books Week isn’t about free speech—it’s about pushing an agenda. Behind the slogans of “intellectual freedom,” activists highlight sexually explicit and progressive titles while sidelining books that uphold faith, family, and traditional values. It’s time for parents and communities to push back, ask hard questions, and make sure the books that matter don’t get silenced.
By David E. Smith
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09.17.25
Today is Constitution Day, marking 238 years since the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Some seek to replace liberty and limited government with failed schemes of coercion and control. We cannot squander God’s amazing gift of self-government.
By David E. Smith
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09.12.25
Assassinations. Murders in our streets. From Charlie Kirk’s killing to 310+ homicides in Chicago this year—America is reaping what it has sown. But chaos is only the symptom. The deeper problem is spiritual. Christians, it’s time to see with biblical eyes and fall to our knees in prayer for mercy and revival.
By David E. Smith
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09.11.25
The cowardly assassination of Charlie Kirk is a sobering reminder of the darkness in our world—and the hope we have in Christ. As we grieve his loss, we pray for his family and honor his unwavering legacy of faith, truth, and courage.
By David E. Smith
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09.10.25
From Washington’s battlefield prayer to FDR’s D-Day prayer, America has always turned to God in times of trial. Now, ahead of our 250th anniversary, President Trump is calling us to pray again.
By David E. Smith
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09.05.25
The Declaration of Independence says our human rights are “endowed by our Creator.” U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) calls that “troubling.” Which vision do you trust—the Founders or today’s politicians? If human rights come only from government, they’re not rights at all—they’re privileges that can be erased at any moment.
By David E. Smith
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09.01.25
A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) warns that smartphones and streaming services may be fueling a sharp decline in responsibility and reliability among young adults.
By David E. Smith
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08.23.25
The vast majority of Americans want secure, honest elections. As stewards of this republic, we must back every effort to protect integrity and accountability. President Trump has announced his plan to reform our broken federal election system.
By David E. Smith
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08.21.25
Dr. Albert Mohler is sounding the alarm on Canada’s “Medical Assistance in Dying” program—so extreme it now resembles a “death cult.” His warning: don’t believe the lie that assisted suicide laws stay limited. This is exactly what we’re fighting in the Illinois General Assembly.
By David E. Smith
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08.19.25
Since May, thousands of Illinoisans—including many of our state lawmakers—have driven past IFI’s Springfield billboard declaring a timeless truth:
“The Rainbow Belongs to God.” And during the State Fair, countless families saw it as well. Your support makes this work possible!
By David E. Smith
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08.14.25
From graphic sex-ed and gender ideology to invasive mental health screenings, today’s classrooms are pushing agendas that undermine Christian values. But parents are not powerless. Learn how you can opt out—and take a stand to protect your child’s heart, mind, and innocence.
By David E. Smith
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08.14.25
President Trump is weighing a major shift in federal drug policy—downgrading marijuana from Schedule I to the less restrictive Schedule III. It’s not legalization, but the risks and unintended consequences—especially for young people—remain very real.
By David E. Smith
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08.11.25
How often do we pray for cabinet officials and agency leaders? Their decisions shape policies that affect every area of American life. As Christians, we must be vigilant—asking God to work in them and through them, guiding them toward wisdom, integrity, and truth.
By David E. Smith
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08.06.25
Biblical truth is desperately needed in the public square—now more than ever. Imagine the impact if more Christians stood with IFI in the battle for truth, life, and freedom. Will you stand with us as we strive to overcome evil with good?
By David E. Smith
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07.21.25
Over the past several weeks, elected members of the 117th Congress in Washington DC took their oaths of office on January 3rd, and elected members of the 104th General Assembly were sworn in Springfield were sworn in on January 8th. Today, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States...
