By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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08.19.26
On August 11, 2026, the Thomas More Society, a Chicago non-profit law firm, issued a press release announcing a formal lawsuit against the State of Illinois on behalf of Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, the Lutheran Care Center, and four Illinois physicians.
By David E. Smith
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08.14.26
We are in an intense spiritual battle, but we serve an all-powerful God (Eph 3:20). Like the men of Issachar, let's understand the times and get on our knees in prayer. We implore you to join us in praying for God's help for our families, state and nation. Use this August 2026 Prayer Bulletin as a guide.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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08.07.26
When a 36-year-old woman asked internet commenters if she would regret staying childfree, the responses revealed a disturbing cultural shift: even mothers were warning her not to have kids. Selfishness is never the path to true joy.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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08.06.26
Is "DIY Religion" replacing biblical Christianity? New data shows 9 in 10 Americans hold a homemade, piecemeal worldview—even while overwhelmingly identifying as Christian. Decades of humanistic teaching and falling theological standards have taken their toll.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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08.01.26
Is your work just a job, or a divine assignment? How we approach our daily work matters to God. Scripture reminds us to work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. A great reminder on finding joy, purpose, and Christian witness in our daily labor.
By Thomas Hampson
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07.29.26
Long before radical ideologies captured public schools, stealth insiders were quietly hollowing out trusted Christian institutions from the inside. History reminds us that the greatest threats to the Church often come from compromise within, not persecution from without. An eye-opening look at how trusted gatekeepers replace institutional mission with their own agenda.
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.
