Articles by David E. Smith
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.
By David E. Smith
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01.01.25
As we begin 2024, we come to you with an overwhelming heart of appreciation. Building upon the work that was done in 2023, we hope and pray that God will use us to have an even bigger impact on the state - for His glory and honor.
By David E. Smith
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12.23.24
With the focus on flying drones, the temporary funding bills proposed in the U.S. House, the role of DOGE in killing the first omnibus bill, and the criminal activities by the Tren de Aragua, even conservative pundits neglected to highlight what amounts to an admission of indoctrination.
By David E. Smith
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12.10.24
Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard arguments in a significant case regarding transgender abuse of children, specifically challenging Tennessee's ban on so-called "gender-affirming care" for minors. Activists on both sides of the the issue gather outside the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C. to demonstrate for and against the ban.
By David E. Smith
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12.07.24
We regret to inform you that the Illinois General Assembly will continue to pursue the legalization of physician-assisted suicide (PAS) in our state through SB 3499. This despite opposition from the Illinois State Medical Society, the Catholic Conference of Illinois, and the American Psychiatric Association.
By David E. Smith
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12.07.24
The changes in our cultural worldview over the past several decades have been profound. It isn’t hard to see how thoughts and attitudes in our nation have become decidedly more secular and far less biblical.
By David E. Smith
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12.03.24
On this #GivingTuesday, we not only want to invite you to make a donation to our efforts in the fight for faith, family, and freedom in the Land of Lincoln - but we also have an important prayer request regarding a SCOTUS case that will be heard tomorrow in Washington D.C.
By David E. Smith
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11.27.24
This is a sincere and heartfelt thank you to everyone continues to pray for, support and encourages the IFI team. We try to respond personally to each individual who supports us, but we will never know this side of heaven who support us in prayer.
By David E. Smith
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11.22.24
Dr. Voddie Baucham is a husband, father to nine children, former pastor, church planter, and professor. He currently serves as Dean of the School of Divinity at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia. The video interview below is a fantastic and highly recommended episode of "The Sunday Special" from Ben Shapiro and The Daily Wire featuring Dr. Baucham.
By David E. Smith
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11.20.24
Low fertility is a growing topic of concern both in our nation and around the world. Newsweek published an article in early November reporting that “One in three Gen Zers and millennials do not have and do not want to have children…”
