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.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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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.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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05.09.26
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.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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05.04.26
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.
By Rev. Thorin Anderson
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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.
By David E. Smith
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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.
By David E. Smith
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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.
By David E. Smith
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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.
By Rev. Thorin Anderson
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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.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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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.
By David E. Smith
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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.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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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.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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04.21.26
HB 4372 just passed the Illnois House: mandating “Latine studies” in every public school. More identity-based mandates. More bureaucracy. Same failing outcomes. They’re not requiring schools to teach real history—just to check identity boxes. Meanwhile, students keep falling behind in math, science, and reading.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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04.17.26
We talk about “human flourishing” like it’s a formula. But Scripture already gave us the answer: Fear God. Keep His commandments. That’s the foundation—everything else is vanity.
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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04.14.26
The state of Illinois is number one! We are number one in terms of unfunded pension liabilities now at $144,000,000,000. You might think that this should be the major focus of our legislators in Springfield. But believe it or not, they have other priorities including human composting.
