Unsingling Summer 2026
By Jenna Smith   |   05.15.26
Tired of dating apps and dead-end swiping? Christian singles across Chicagoland are finding something better: real fellowship, intentional connections, and a Christ-centered path toward marriage. Maybe it’s time to try “Unsingling.”
Homeschool Freedom Directory
05.14.26
Parents are waking up to the failures and ideological indoctrination happening in government schools. Homeschooling continues to grow because moms and dads want truth, safety, academic excellence, and a biblical worldview for their children.
When Science Tries to Disprove God—and Fails
By Noah Li   |   05.12.26
Modern physics keeps running into the same unavoidable truth: the universe had a beginning. Einstein, Hawking, and others tried explaining reality without God, yet their discoveries increasingly pointed toward intelligent design and creation.
Pithy Prayers
05.12.26
The most common nickname for Chicago is The Windy City. I used to think it referred to the weather. But Chicago is not even in the top one hundred cities for wind velocity. The nickname actually derives from gasbag politicians. Chicago has a long history of hosting political conventions—infamous for interminable speeches.
My First Mother’s Day
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.09.26
In a culture that often devalues marriage, children, and family, Christian mothers are shaping souls, building homes, and leaving an eternal legacy. We cannot underestimate the importance of faithful motherhood. It is one of God’s greatest gifts and callings.
Why Worship Matters to Christian Moms
Christian mothers play a powerful role in shaping the spiritual foundation of the home. Worship, prayer, and faithfully pointing children to Christ are not small things — they are kingdom work with eternal impact.
A Wrinkle in Time
May is Older Americans Month—a time to honor the generations who understood that marriage isn’t disposable. It takes faithfulness, sacrifice, and commitment rooted in truth. When culture redefines it, families suffer. It’s time to restore God’s design.
Playing By the Rules
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   05.02.26
God calls us to live by His rules—not the world’s. When we compromise truth for convenience, we lose our witness and weaken our walk. Faithfulness isn’t easy—but it’s always right.
Join Us for a Time of Prayer in Springfield
By David E. Smith   |   05.01.26
Our state doesn’t need more politics—it needs prayer. Stand with believers across Illinois on May 20 to intercede for our leaders, families, and future.
“The Rainbow Belongs to God”: A Message Springfield Needs to See
By David E. Smith   |   04.30.26
We’re praying God will use a simple message to turn hearts back to Him: “The Rainbow Belongs to God.” Help us keep this billboard up in Springfield this summer. Please prayerfully consider supporting this billboard campaign.
Prayer Bulletin for April 2026
By David E. Smith   |   04.27.26
This is more than political tension. We’re seeing rising hostility and violence—hatred of our fellow man. We are reaping the seeds of rebellion and unrighteous anger. The response is clear: humble ourselves, pray, repent, and seek God’s mercy. Then, and only then, cry out for revival.
Hiding in Plain View
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   04.24.26
Easter has come and gone—along with the Bunny, egg hunts, and family traditions. But are we ignoring the most important truth? Christ calls us to repent and believe.
Finland’s Psychiatric Study Proves That “Gender-Affirming Care” Makes Kids Worse
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.24.26
A major Finnish psychiatric study is raising serious concerns about so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors. Mental health struggles remain even after intervention. We should be helping kids, not experimenting on them. Truth and compassion demand better.
VIDEOS: IFI’s 2026 Worldview Conference
By David E. Smith   |   04.23.26
Drawing on four decades of research and 30 years of worldview analysis, Dr. George Barna offers a sobering, data-driven assessment of where the church stands—and why Christians can no longer afford complacency. His message is reinforced by Dr. Mark Zumhagen and Rev. Ceasar LeFlore.
Join the Movement to Overturn Obergefell
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.23.26
When Obergefell was originally passed, it was championed as this win for “adult equality.” After all, it was marketed as homosexual couples just wanting the same legal benefits as heterosexual couples, such as tax breaks.
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