The Ice Bucket Challenge is Not as Harmless as It Seems
By Jenna Smith   |   05.03.25
My social media feed has recently been flooded with friends and celebrities participating in the ice bucket challenge. As the trend was taken on by those in my close friend circles, like any sane person, I began to pray nobody would pick me to endure such frigid torture.
National Day of Prayer
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   05.01.25
Every year since 1952, the first Thursday in May is dedicated to prayer. As Christians, prayer should not just be a spiritual discipline that we exercise on the National Day of Prayer. Rather, prayer should be characteristic of our everyday life.
Secular Invocation Replaces Prayer at Illinois Capitol
By David E. Smith   |   04.30.25
Illinois State Representative Grasse was called upon today to give the opening prayer in that chamber. Instead of taking a few minutes to thank God for His goodness and then humbly ask for His help, wisdom and direction for their work, she decided to lead the assembled officials in a moment of utter irreverence.
Will Trump’s “Baby Boom” Plan Fix the Birth Rate?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.30.25
President Trump, along with his advisors, are currently in the process of debating government programs to incentivize families to have children and thereby fight the declining birth rate.
Why Pastors Should Talk About Politics
By Ecce Verum   |   04.26.25
In today’s weird world, we treat religion and politics like two combustible chemicals. They must be kept in separate sealed containers and never allowed to mix with each other. 
Politics Matters to Christ
By Ecce Verum   |   04.24.25
Imagine a world where two of the most important spheres of life refuse to interact. That world is your world. 
Be Careful What You Wish For!
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   04.23.25
If you are from another planet, you may not know that Christianity is under siege in America.
A Passover Ruse
One of the more unusual forms of “work” in our world is that of an evangelist. 
King of Kings: Is it Worth the Watch?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.17.25
King of Kings, an animated film meant for children, was officially released on April 11th by Angel Studios. Like all animated movies such as Moana and Frozen, children naturally gravitate toward this type of content, and parents often find these types of movies enjoyable as well for movie night.
Sign Up for IFI’s Gideon’s Army
By David E. Smith   |   04.17.25
Christian conservatives could have a greater influence on our culture and the political process if only more of us were willing to engage in prayer and activism. Scripture exhorts us to do both: Pray for our leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-7), and live out our faith (James 1:22). If every conservative Christian did this, our state and nation would not be submerged in the cesspool in which we currently find ourselves.
Jesus Christ. Savior, Not Superstar
We’ve come to what is often referred to as “Holy Week.” Bar none, it brings us to the most significant of all Christian events in history.
Self Evident: Promoting a Culture of Life with Sarah Gabel Seifert
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.15.25
Sarah Gabel Seifert is the Founder and President of EveryLife Diaper Company, the only pro-life diaper company on the market today as all other major brands like Pampers, Huggies, Luvs, and Honest either support Planned Parenthood vocally or financially.
Elon Says Humanity is Dying
By Ecce Verum   |   04.09.25
In a recent interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, Baier asked Musk what the biggest thing was that keeps him up at night. 
Prayer Bulletin for April 2025
By David E. Smith   |   04.07.25
George Barna's latest research, which was primarily conducted through the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, provides a detailed examination of the state of biblical worldview among American Christians as of early 2025.
Is Motherhood Awful?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.04.25
Chappell Roan, the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter known for her drag queen makeup aesthetic and pro-lesbian lyrics, shocked the internet with her recent appearance on Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper, the most listened-to podcast by women in America today.
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