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.

Why Witness Slips Matter — And Why You Must Act Now
Witness slips are viewed by everyone. They're so effective, the far-left is trying to find ways to mitigate them. They're the best way to make our voices heard in Springfield.
By Kathy Valente   |   03.31.25
Latest Articles
Suffering for Jesus Christ– Part 3
If someone asked you, would you rather break your nose or be diagnosed with stage IV cancer, you might tell them, that is a rather silly question. You don’t get to choose in matters like this.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   03.23.26
Supporting Single Moms
Being a mom is hard work— even when you have a present and supportive husband, encouraging family, and a church community. I can’t imagine doing it all on my own.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.21.26
The Prayer of the Righteous Has Great Power
From Passover to Pentecost (April 5- May 24), Prayer at the Heart is launching a bold initiative.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.20.26
Deadly Mail-Order Abortion
Under the Biden Administration, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) removed the requirement for in-person dispensing of the abortion drug, mifepristone.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.19.26
HB 5095 – The Wrong Direction for Illinois
Illinois HB 5095 would further enshrine gender ideology into state law by letting people change the sex marker on IDs through self-attestation alone. No proof. No verification. Illinois is moving further from biological reality — and further in the wrong direction.
By Thomas Hampson   |   03.18.26
SB 2805 – Protecting Which of the Vulnerable?
A bill that appears to be moving rapidly through the Illinois legislature—SB 2805—deserves a closer look from anyone who cares about the elderly.
By Thomas Hampson   |   03.17.26
Witness Slips For The Week of March 16, 2026
There's a race to see who goes on to the November election in November and apparently a race to see who can pass the worst piece of legislation.
By Kathy Valente   |   03.16.26
Epstein, Eugenics, Transhumanism & ‘Directed Evolution’
Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes didn’t stop at trafficking minors. He poured millions into elite universities and cultivated relationships with scientists researching gene editing, AI, and “directed evolution.” Evidence suggests a disturbing interest in eugenics and transhumanism. Why is no one talking about this?
By Alex Newman   |   03.14.26
Motherhood– Hard, Beautiful, and Sanctifying
I am just coming out of the 8-9 month sleep regression phase. Any other parents know that the “developmental leaps” that accompany difficulty sleeping are some of the most tiring seasons of parenthood.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.14.26
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
As the awards ceremonies wind down and the statues that Hollyweird worships are given out, it’s time for a little reality check. The “grand finale” of major film awards will again be broadcast on ABC and Hulu on March 15th.
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A Biblical Response to Islam in America