By David E. Smith
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10.26.26
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
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10.24.26
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 Alyssa Sonnenburg
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10.22.26
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 Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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10.21.26
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.
By Thomas Hampson
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10.20.26
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 David E. Smith
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10.17.26
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 Alyssa Sonnenburg
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10.15.26
Tearing down Columbus statues is easy. Understanding history takes work. IFI examines the explorer’s Christian faith and challenges today’s popular narrative. Before accepting the slogans, take a closer look.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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10.09.26
A prayer meeting in your home shouldn’t require government permission. Ohio officials accused Daniel Grand of running an illegal synagogue after he invited friends to pray. Religious liberty is at stake. Pray for the U.S. Supreme Court to protect this fundamental freedom.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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10.08.26
Write Now America is urging Christians to vote by means of a simple letter writing campaign – and it’s working!
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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10.01.26
New data from the Institute for Family Studies supports what we’ve long known: faith strengthens marriages. It is wise to invest in your marriage by seeking God together and nurturing your faith.
By David E. Smith
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09.28.26
Prayer isn't just a practice; it is our primary weapon. We are called to confess our sins, turn to Him in humility and pray without ceasing—for strength, wisdom, our leaders, the needy, and even our enemies. In every battle, let our first response be to seek the face of Almighty God. (1 Thess 5:16; Phil 4:6)
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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09.16.26
Certain words when they are mispronounced, overused, misused or applied carelessly drive my wife Rhonda a bit crazy.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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09.10.26
Virtually all American citizens (and many around the world) will remember September 11th, 2001. We usually just refer to it as “9/11.” That is the day when foreign born haters of our nation used our own commercial jet aircraft to take down the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. And heavily damaged the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
By David E. Smith
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09.08.26
Should Christians vote? Engage in politics? What about the role of church leaders? How do we guide our children to think biblically about these questions? Dr. Rob Rienow, from Visionary Family Ministries applies key Scriptures and theological principles to these questions.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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09.05.26
We pay athletes $50M+ to throw a football while taking for granted the surgeons, soldiers, and first responders who save lives daily. But the greatest gift of all costs nothing: the eternal life and forgiveness offered to us through Jesus Christ. Set your priorities on what lasts.
