By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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06.18.26
I can’t say I’m totally shocked. But almost. In scanning through my Apple News stories a few weeks back, I stumbled across this article from Vogue (kindly pardon the obvious inference). “‘I Wear It on My Middle Finger’: Inside the Booming Market for Divorce Rings.”
By Thomas Hampson
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06.17.26
On June 11, 2026, three federal officials stood before a room full of journalists in Washington, described a crime scene the size of a city, and revealed that the government itself was responsible for it.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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06.13.26
Some in our culture now openly talk about children as obstacles to personal freedom and fulfillment. Scripture offers a much different view: “Children are a heritage from the LORD…” — Psalm 127:3 How we view God and the value of human life will shape how we view parenting. Children are not burdens. They are blessings. Love them. Teach them. Treasure them.
By David E. Smith
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06.06.26
Our laws teach the next generation what is right and wrong. When government redefines marriage, parenthood, and the family, culture follows. The Them Before Us scorecard is an important reminder: children need leaders who prioritize their rights and well-being over adult desires.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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06.05.26
Our culture increasingly tells young people that marriage and children are obstacles to personal freedom and happiness. But God’s design for the family is not a burden. Marriage and children are amazing blessings.
By Rev. Thorin Anderson
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06.03.26
“Free” is one of the most expensive words in politics. Free programs. Free services. Free benefits. Someone always pays. Politicians who promise everything from government often deliver higher taxes, less freedom, and greater dependency.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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06.01.26
If April showers bring May flowers then what does June bring? Unfortunately, it turns our focus to the sin of pride, amplified in many colorful and distorted ways by what is promoted as “Pride Month.”
By Dr. Rob Rienow
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05.29.26
Families rarely drift apart overnight. Pride, anger, avoidance, hypocrisy, and misplaced priorities quietly damage relationships over time. The good news? God can heal what sin and selfishness have broken — if we are willing to repent, forgive, and change.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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05.28.26
Instead of celebrating sexual confusion and moral rebellion, let's use June to celebrate God's design for the family. Strong marriages, faithful parents, and thriving children are worth defending. June is a great time to honor, strengthen, and celebrate the natural family.
By Thomas Hampson
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05.27.26
Equality Illinois held a news conference in Springfield on May 21, 2026, to kick off the public phase of its legislative advocacy day. Six speakers took the microphone for over twenty-four minutes, each delivering a piece of a coordinated policy package.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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05.22.26
America desperately needs to become more family-friendly and child-friendly again. Government websites and incentives may help at the margins, but the deeper issue is cultural: marriage is delayed, children are often viewed as burdens, and God’s design for family has been abandoned.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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05.19.26
Marriage and home ownership have something important in common: both require commitment, sacrifice, long-term thinking, and a willingness to build something bigger than yourself. Strong families create strong communities; and strong communities build a stronger nation.
By Bethany Bachman
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05.18.26
Families and communities once cared for new mothers. Now government wants to take their place. Illinois HB 4606 would send state home-visiting programs into homes with newborns. Parents, family, and close friends — not bureaucrats — should guide those first precious months.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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05.16.26
Want to help Make Speech Clean Again? In a culture drowning in profanity, insults, gossip, and verbal filth, Christians should speak differently. Our words matter — and they should reflect truth, grace, wisdom, and the character of Christ.
By Jenna Smith
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05.15.26
Tired of dating apps and dead-end swiping? Christian singles across Chicagoland are finding something better: real fellowship, intentional connections, and a Christ-centered path toward marriage. Maybe it’s time to try “Unsingling.”
