Defending Homeschooling

Defending Homeschooling

David Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Family Institute speaks out on HB 2827 on Fox News.  Watch the passionate interview here!

Defending Families

Defending Families

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”

~Phil. 2:4

Equipping The Body of Christ

Equipping The Body of Christ

“You are the light of the world… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

~Matt. 5:14-16

Religious Liberty

Religious Liberty

An individual’s civil rights of religious liberty and freedom of conscience should be affirmed and free from government interference.

Prayer Bulletin for October 2026
Whatever November’s election brings, Christ’s Kingdom cannot fail. Let’s fulfill our civic duty by voting with discernment and praying for honest elections, righteous leaders, God’s mercy, and spiritual revival. Join us in prayer for our state and nation!
By Thomas Hampson   |   02.26.26
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Jacob’s Side of the Table
Churches: Don’t trade a ministry opportunity for rent checks. Running your own Christian preschool means keeping Christ at the center, choosing who teaches, and reaching children AND their parents with the gospel. Empty classrooms could become a mission field.
By Thomas Hampson   |   10.24.26
Abandon Hope, All Ye Who Enter Here!
“If socialists understood economics, they wouldn’t be socialists.” Socialism promises a classless utopia but has a long record of delivering tyranny and poverty. Don’t trade your God-given liberty for promises of “free” stuff.
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   10.23.26
Are you Offended by Page 15 in the Voter Guide?
The "unthinkable" hasn't just become thinkable—it’s been celebrated. We’ve watched as our society drifts away from God and disintegrates. There are serious consequences to Christian apathy. But we don't have to keep heading down this road...
By Kathy Valente   |   10.22.26
Faith, Family, and Community Boost Fertility Rates
Faith, family, and community matter! New research links active faith and supportive relationships to higher birth rates. Children are blessings from God. Let’s celebrate new life, encourage young families, and build a culture that welcomes children.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.22.26
IFI Voter Guides: Essential Tools for the Faithful Voter
Help IFI equip Christians to vote wisely! Printing and shipping costs have climbed, but we’re not scaling back our Voter Guides. Your gift of $25, $50, or $100 will help put these resources into more hands. Will you help carry the cost?
By David E. Smith   |   10.21.26
Illinois District 128 Continues to Violate the Constitution and Title IX
Illinois District 128 is forcing biological girls to share overnight accommodations with biological males and keeping parents in the dark on "secret gender transitions." This is a direct assault on parental rights, privacy, and student safety. Good on the Liberty Justice Center for holding them to the fire.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.21.26
Forever Young
This month, by God’s grace, I will turn 75. Truth be told, I never expected to live this long. My dad—who passed away at 55—and several of his brothers did not make it to 75. So I’m blessed. I think.
One Law for Everyone
LaSalle County’s anti-Sharia resolution misses the mark. We need enforceable laws that uphold the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions and protect everyone’s rights to due process and equal protection from foreign or religious tribunals.
By Thomas Hampson   |   10.20.26
A Nationwide Offensive Against Waste, Fraud, and Bureaucratic Abuse
Taxpayer dollars belong to the public, not scammers and criminal cartels. The White House’s fraud crackdown and Rep. Mary Miller’s Stop Child Care Scams Act push toward overdue accountability. Protecting the public purse is a moral duty. Congress must follow through.
By IFI Staff Reports   |   10.19.26
No Neutral Ground: Christians and the Duty to Vote
Christians: self-government is a gift from God. Don’t squander it by sitting out elections. Loving our neighbors includes voting to protect life, families, and religious liberty. Be salt and light. Pray, get informed, and VOTE!
By David E. Smith   |   10.17.26
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