The Battle for Life in Michigan—and Across America
By Israel Wayne   |   03.07.26
The Dobbs decision that ended Roe v. Wade did not end the abortion battle; it simply moved the frontline. In Michigan there is a troubling push on the part of the Democrat leadership (specifically Governor and Attorney General) to force pro-life organizations to hire pro-abortion employees.
Not Voting Promises Illinois Will Get Worse
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.05.26
The Institute for Family Studies recently reported that more and more young families are leaving blue states (like Illinois) in favor of red states due to growth opportunities and affordable living.
It’s a Matter of Life & Death
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   02.28.26
Pregnancy Care Centers are on the front lines every day in the fight for life. Each day, these centers are faced with the reality of life and death.
YouTube Kids is R-Rated
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   02.19.26
Would you be shocked to know that YouTube Kids features R-rated content? Graphic violence. Suicide. Torture. Abuse. Pornography. Yes. All of these things are depicted in the “kid-friendly” version of YouTube.
The Smallest Humans, the Biggest Question of Justice
By David E. Smith   |   02.18.26
If “equal protection” excludes some human beings… is it really equal? SB 3572 would recognize every living human — born & preborn — as a person under Illinois law. Justice cannot depend on size, age, or location. Illinois must decide: Principle… or slogan?
Pastor Durbin’s Call to the Capitol – February 17th
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   02.12.26
In 1867, Illinois law protected preborn life. Today we average 10 abortions every hour. SB 3572 would restore equal protection for all human beings. Please pray and work to overcome evil with good. Contact your state senator today. “Deliver those being led away to death…” — Prov. 24:11
A Hard Pill to Swallow: Mifepristone and the Dangers of Chemical Abortion
By Bethany Bachman   |   02.10.26
Abortion advocates once promised “safe, legal, and rare.” Today, it’s abortion by mail, minimal oversight, and silenced dissent. This is what happens when convenience replaces compassion—and science bows to ideology.
Equal Protection for Our Preborn Neighbors
By David E. Smith   |   02.07.26
Nearly one million babies have been aborted in Illinois over the past two decades. The bloodshed is staggering. True justice demands equal protection under the 14th Amendment for every life created in the image of Almighty God—including, and especially, preborn children.
Pritzker’s Ever-Growing Passion
By Bethany Bachman   |   02.03.26
When it comes to abortion, Governor J.B. Pritzker has only one goal: expand. In Illinois, he has consistently removed commonsense barriers to abortion.
E Pluribus Plures
By Thomas Hampson   |   02.02.26
The United States is not collapsing from invasion or economic ruin, but from a far deeper crisis—a severing from reality itself. Our shared national identity is fracturing, objective moral truth is eroding, and even basic truths about law, human nature, and justice are being redefined by power rather than principle.
A Pro-Life Win for Science
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   01.28.26
On Thursday, January 22nd, the NIH announced a huge pro-life win. For decades, the government (aka your tax dollars) has funded scientific research involving fetal tissue from aborted babies.
Mifepristone and the Need for Transparency
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   01.26.26
The abortion drug is touted as “safe” and “effective” by abortion giants like Planned Parenthood and even the FDA when “used as approved and directed.” The truth is the opposite.
The Price of Life: What Is a Human Soul Worth?
By David E. Smith   |   01.23.26
In this compelling Sanctity of Life message, Pastor Jim Scudder exposes how our culture devalues life—and why Scripture declares every human being priceless. Watch, listen and be challenged to defend life, extend grace, and stand for truth.
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
By David E. Smith   |   01.16.26
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a call to prayer, compassion, and faithful action. Discover practical, Christ-centered ways you and your church can help build a culture that honors every human life.
Illinois’ Deepening Dance With Death
By Bethany Bachman   |   01.07.26
It was a series of moves that showed a cynical disregard for morality and the will of the people. Introduced as the “Sanitary Food Preparation Act” in February of 2025, Illinois Senate Bill 1950 was then radically amended in May, with all text replaced and the bill renamed the “End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act.”
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