Articles by David E. Smith
By David E. Smith
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03.03.25
Before Nehemiah rebuilt walls, he bowed in prayer. Before we cast ballots, we must do the same. Join believers across Illinois in fervent prayer leading up to March 17th — because the battle belongs to the Lord.
By David E. Smith
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02.20.25
Now more than ever, Christians must contend for the institutions of marriage and family. Forecasts that 1 in 3 young adults in the U.S. today will never marry signify a closing of the “American heart.” Please join IFI for our annual Worldview Conference on Saturday, March 8th in Downers Grove as we examine this issue through a biblical lens.
By David E. Smith
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02.15.25
Over the years, we have loved being able to tell people that Illinois was among the best states with homeschooling freedoms. That is thanks, in part to a 1950 case (People v. Levisen) in which the Illinois Supreme Court determined that the term "private school" included instruction given to a child at home, as long as the instruction was adequate.
By David E. Smith
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02.11.25
Back in May 2024, we warned our readers in an email alert about the fact that some state lawmakers were preparing to push legislation to legalize prostitution in the Land of Lincoln. Equality Illinois, the state's largest LGBTQ+ lobbying organization based in Chicago, is one of those groups who hopes not only to pass this proposal...
By David E. Smith
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02.04.25
Keen observers have noticed an important phrase tucked into one of Donald Trump's pro-life executive order: “From conception.” It proclaims that “’Female’ means a person belonging, at conception, to the sex that produces the large reproductive cell” and ‘Male’ means a person belonging, at conception, to the sex that produces the small reproductive cell.”
By David E. Smith
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01.30.25
We don't have to tell you: Both marriage and family are under a withering attack. How should Christians respond to these cultural trends? Join us on March 8th in Downers Grove for our next annual IFI Worldview Conference featuring Dr. Brad Wilcox and our good friend Scott Phelps.
By David E. Smith
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01.29.25
On Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order to ban all federal support for so-called "gender-affirming" medical experiments on children and teenagers under the age of 19. These sex change "treatments" are nothing short of child abuse.
By David E. Smith
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01.21.25
Perhaps one of the more important edicts President Donald J. Trump signed was an order to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (DEI) in the federal government.
By David E. Smith
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01.21.25
A few hours after taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order officially requiring federal agencies to recognize that there are only two sexes, male and female...
By David E. Smith
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01.18.25
On November 22, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced Pastor Scott Turner as his choice for Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Turner is a former NFL player, Texas state representative, and associate pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas.
By David E. Smith
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01.15.25
The new session of Congress is off and running, and we are thrilled to report that yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, by a vote of 218-206 (with 2 not voting). This legislation would protect women’s sports by affirming that allowing males to compete on women’s teams violates Title IX for federally funded schools and colleges.
By David E. Smith
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01.11.25
According to a 2021 Statista report, only 11 percent percentage of Americans read the Bible daily, while 50 percent read it on their own at least three or four times a year. We need to do better...
By David E. Smith
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01.09.25
Women's sports are under attack by left-wing fanatics who's ultimate goal is the eradication of any and all distinctions between male and female. Our daughters, granddaughters, and nieces work hard to become competitive athletes - they shouldn't have to worry about unfair contests from confused biological men.
By David E. Smith
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01.07.25
We realize that 2025 will be an important year for our state and nation. New challenges and opportunities await us. As always, IFI will be advocating for pro-family policies that uphold the sanctity of human life, parental rights, religious freedom, education choice - while at the same time - exposing and opposing the agendas that sabotage our families, corrupt our thinking and divide our communities. Please stand with us.
By David E. Smith
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01.01.25
As you have undoubtedly noticed, auto insurance rates have increased significantly in recent years. According to the latest data, auto insurance rates have jumped by nearly 26% for full coverage since the start of the pandemic, and the trend is expected to continue into 2025.
