The Nashville 11
By Calvin Lindstrom   |   09.30.24
The final chapter of the book of Hebrews gives an important command to believers... This command has been vital throughout the last two thousand years of church history. Today, ministries like Voice of the Martyrs and Open Doors help equip believers to be aware of the threats and suffering our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world still face.
Your Kids Are Not Public School Missionaries
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.26.24
In a recent episode of her podcast Relatable, Allie Beth Stuckey discussed a Christianity Today article written by Stefani McDade entitled “Public School Can Be a Training Ground for Faith.”
Join Us For Humility and Prayer in South Holland
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall -- and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in South Holland. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in prayer, asking Almighty God for His mercy and healing.
Join Us For Humility and Prayer in Taylorville
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall -- and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in Taylorville. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in prayer, asking Almighty God for His mercy and healing.
“Against Abortion Except for Rape/Incest?” Part 1
By Ecce Verum   |   09.25.24
As I’ve worked in pro-life ministry and talked with many people about abortion, I've noticed that the basic positions on the matter tend to fall into three main groups. On one side, I hear shouts of "my body, my choice!" and "abortion is healthcare!"
Join Us For Humility and Prayer
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall — and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in Markham, Oak Forest, and Monee. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in...
Join Us For Humility and Prayer in Niles
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall -- and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in Niles. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in prayer, asking Almighty God for His mercy and healing.
Join Us For Humility and Prayer in Arlington Heights
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall -- and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in Arlington Heights. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in prayer, asking Almighty God for His mercy and healing.
Join Us For Humility and Prayer in Morris
By David E. Smith   |   09.25.24
We are calling our brothers and sisters to a penitential period of prayer this fall -- and we are starting an intentional effort this Thursday in Morris. Our state and nation need Christians to intercede in prayer, asking Almighty God for His mercy and healing.
Dear Christians in Illinois
By Brandon Myers   |   09.24.24
Dear Christians in Illinois—let us humbly pray to God Almighty for our nation and our state.
Debunking Arguments Against Legal Personhood for the Unborn: Part 3
By Ecce Verum   |   09.24.24
Whether motivated by a concern for public image or other various emasculating considerations, the mainstream pro-life movement has often shied away from endorsing the logical conclusion of its whole position: If the unborn are people, then killing them is murder, and thus those who kill them should receive legal repercussions.
Should a Christian Be on Welfare?
By Israel Wayne   |   09.21.24
There is a Biblical theology of charity for the poor, just as there is a Biblical theology of everything.
Just in Case You Missed It…
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.21.24
Illinois Family Institute’s 2024 Faith, Family and Freedom Banquet featuring special keynote, Allie Beth Stuckey, was a huge success and an evening to remember. IFI is so blessed to have the support of so many faithful event attendees, donors, sponsors, and monthly givers.
Debunking Arguments Against Legal Personhood for the Unborn: Part 2
By Ecce Verum   |   09.20.24
Fetal personhood laws could also impact contraception access, given that some members of the anti-abortion movement argue that IUDs and the emergency contraception Plan B can prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg and violate personhood, explains Mary Ziegler, an abortion law historian at the University of California, Davis, School of Law.
The Rise of a Sad Demographic: How Christians Should Respond to the So-Called DINKWADs
By Brandon Myers   |   09.18.24
DINKs are couples who have “taken over social media,” according to Christian podcast host and 2024 Illinois Family Institute banquet speaker Allie Beth Stuckey. Other thoughtful commentators like Steve Deace recently analyzed the DINK group and went so far as to ask if this group would be the death of the U.S.! Increasingly we are hearing of and learning more about this present and deeply disturbing demographic challenge of childless adults. How ought Christians think of and respond to this trend?
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