Articles by David E. Smith
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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12.31.25
If we are called to be the salt and light of our nation — if we are to overcome evil with good — then we cannot stand by while the noxious lies of our culture go unchallenged. As the year comes to a close, we urge you to support the work of Illinois Family Institute by taking advantage of the Matching Challenge that expires at midnight tonight.
By David E. Smith
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12.30.25
We’re over 80% of the way to unlocking a $150,000 year-end match—with less than 24 hours left. Every gift right now helps equip Christians, defend families, and shape Illinois in 2026. Help us cross the finish line before midnight.
By David E. Smith
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12.30.25
Christian families across Illinois are standing with IFI — and right now your support goes twice as far. Every gift is doubled through December 31. Help defend faith, family, and freedom in Illinois.
By David E. Smith
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12.27.25
The lies of Satan are intensifying — but your support today can make a powerful difference. Give now and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar.
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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12.15.25
President Trump is considering a major shift in federal drug policy—downgrading marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. While not full legalization, the move would further normalize a drug whose risks and unintended consequences—especially for young people—are becoming harder to ignore.
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
Illinois is on the brink of legalizing assisted suicide — and we are sounding the alarm. Activists label it “medical aid in dying,” but there is nothing compassionate about prescribing death. Suicide is neither ethical nor moral as medical care. Gov. Pritzker now has SB 1950 on his desk, and the stakes could not be higher.
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.
