By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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07.24.26
Science and Scripture agree: life begins at fertilization. It’s time for federal law to recognize equal protection under the 14th Amendment for preborn babies. Read more about S. 3667 & H.R. 722 and send a message urging your federal lawmakers to vote YES.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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07.23.26
History in the making! Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance have welcomed baby boy Alec Neel Vance—making him the first child born to a sitting U.S. Vice President in over 150 years.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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07.22.26
The world glorifies busyness. Scripture calls us to faithfulness. We all need a break—not to escape our responsibilities, but to be refreshed for them. Take time to rest, pray, worship, and remember that God is in control.
By Kenna Rose
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07.21.26
A new federal lawsuit by disability rights advocates seeks to block Illinois' End-of-Life Options Act before it takes effect on September 12. Assisted suicide laws don't protect the vulnerable—they abandon them. True compassion surrounds those facing suffering with love, care, and dignity—not giving up on them.
By Thomas Hampson
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07.18.26
A woman in my own congregation spends her Saturday mornings carrying groceries to families who, for one reason or another, cannot come to our food pantry. Her motive is simple and idealistic: she sees people she believes are hungry and responds to the perceived need.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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07.15.26
In golf, a single fraction of a minute can cost you the tournament. A two-stroke penalty for being late to the tee cost PGA golfer Garrick Higgo the cut. In life, the margins are just as thin. What lessons from the green can we learn about etiquette, patience, honesty—and the ultimate scorecard?
By Thomas Hampson
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07.14.26
What is the Church trading away for the sake of convenience? Esau exchanged his birthright for a bowl of stew. Today, too many churches risk outsourcing their God-given mission for efficiency, funding, and comfort. It's a sobering challenge to consider.
By Fran Eaton
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07.11.26
Young Washington reminds us that greatness is forged through failure, perseverance, and trust in God. In a culture that has lost sight of honor, sacrifice, and commitment, George Washington is the kind of role model our children desperately need. Take your teens to see it.
By Rev. Thorin Anderson
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07.10.26
There is quite a ruckus in the Southern Baptist Convention and the media over the issue of whether women should hold the position of pastor in a local church. The fact that such even needs discussion reveals a lack of biblical understanding on the part of many. It appears that the spirit of the age, “no one is going to tell me what to do,” has infected the church.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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07.10.26
As someone who has lived in Illinois for my entire life, I understand the frustration and discouragement that has intensified over the past decade regarding Illinois living.
By David E. Smith
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07.09.26
Abortion. Assisted suicide. Marijuana. Gambling. The symptoms of spiritual decay are everywhere. Don't lose heart. God still reigns. Pray without ceasing, trusting Him to save sinners, strengthen His Church, and accomplish His will. And remember, the Lord reigns. (Ps 99:1)
By David E. Smith
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07.06.26
Politics alone won't heal what is spiritually broken. America doesn't just need better policies—we need God's people to humble themselves, pray, and seek His face. Join the IFI Prayer Team as we pray for Illinois, our leaders, and our nation. "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." (James 5:16)
By David E. Smith
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07.04.26
As America celebrates 250 years of independence, let's remember the Source of our liberty. Our Founders declared that our rights come from our Creator—not government. A free nation depends on faith, virtue, and moral courage.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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07.03.26
As America marks 250 years of independence, let's remember that our liberties were not self-sustaining—they were built on biblical truth, moral courage, and God's providence. Freedom survives only when each generation is willing to defend it. May we recommit ourselves to faith, truth, and liberty.
By Israel Wayne
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06.30.26
The Bible doesn’t speak to the issue of Ai with specificity because it is obviously a new issue, so we need to be careful we don’t try to create Biblical mandates where there are none. The Bible does, however, speak to some of the macro issues.
