Background checks are a tool, not a shield. As the statistics show, relying solely on them gives organizations a false sense of security while predators—who often have clean records—gain access to children. We must re-establish the character standard and diligently watch for patterns of behavior, not just clear records

Most Americans think child trafficking is done by strangers in vans or overseas labor rings. The horrifying reality in our own country is that it often begins at home. Family members facilitate 44% to 60% of identified child sex trafficking cases in the U.S., with addiction frequently driving the abuse. We have to shatter the false stereotypes if we are ever going to protect the most vulnerable.

When God’s Word is rejected as the source of truth, people are easily swept away by lies, confusion, and darkness. Feelings change. Culture shifts. But God’s truth remains firm, trustworthy, and eternal. What is your foundation?

Few parents are aware of “Italian Brainrot”—AI-generated content exposing young children to sensory overload and dark themes. It’s vital to stay aware of what’s shaping youth culture, monitor what your kids watch online, and learn how to respond biblically.

A woman in my own congregation spends her Saturday mornings carrying groceries to families who, for one reason or another, cannot come to our food pantry. Her motive is simple and idealistic: she sees people she believes are hungry and responds to the perceived need.

Every abortion statistic represents a precious human life created in the image of God. Behind the numbers are babies who never had the chance to take their first steps, laugh, or be held by their families. The heartbreaking story of baby Clementine is another reminder of why we must defend the most vulnerable among us.

When government systems begin treating innocent children as numbers, referrals, and funding opportunities, something has gone terribly wrong. Children are NOT commodities to be managed. We should be deeply grieved and outraged by the federal government's failure to protect vulnerable immigrant children.

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.

More than 330,000 unaccompanied migrant children have reportedly gone missing after being released through the federal system — despite billions in taxpayer funding meant to protect them. Bureaucratic failures, NGO stonewalling, and a lack of accountability have fueled what may be one of the greatest child exploitation scandals in modern American history.

For the past half century, I have watched the federal government, state governments, and local governments throughout this country - including here in Illinois - systematically squeeze parents out of their children's care and replace them with agents of the state.

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.

Illinois lawmakers are considering changes that reduce restrictions on convicted child sex offenders—cutting buffer zones near schools and easing reporting requirements. This isn’t reform. It’s a step backward for child safety. Protecting children should be non-negotiable.

When the state limits what can be said in therapy, it’s no longer about healing—it’s about controlling the narrative. That should concern everyone.

SB 3138 may come up for a vote next week. If it passes, most people won't notice. There will be no dramatic headlines. Springfield will call it a routine update to an existing children's mental health law. This is the intent—stay low-key; the less noticeable, the better.

Illinois lawmakers are pushing more “mental health” mandates in government schools—but is this really about helping kids… or shaping their beliefs? Parents and grandparents should be very concerned. This goes far beyond education—it’s about influence.