By James M. Odom
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11.23.24
After the signing of the Constitution in September 1787, Elizabeth Willing Powel asked Benjamin Franklin, “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” Franklin responded, “A republic, if you can keep it.”
11.09.24
As you know, Lincoln was our first Republican president and served during the entire course of the Civil War. The war ended on April 9, 1865. Lincoln fell to an assassin’s bullet in Ford’s Theatre 5 days later.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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11.08.24
I didn’t like any of the three non-binding advisory questions on the ballot here in Illinois. The “Millionaire Tax” serves as a “gotcha” move by those who live with envy. And the Assisted Reproductive Healthcare Advisory Question is laden with controversy.
By Ecce Verum
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10.24.24
Have you ever encountered someone who criticized you for letting your Christian beliefs determine how you vote? “Politics shouldn’t be about religion. Stop imposing your morality on others.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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10.19.24
In this exciting episode, Jenna and Alyssa sit down with Jeremy Chong, a member of the Jim Elliot Fellowship when he studied at Wheaton College. Back in 2019, Jeremy Chong along with the Jim Elliot Fellowship sued the City of Chicago for hampering their freedom of speech as they were preaching the gospel in Millennium Park:
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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10.17.24
Should a Christian attend a same-sex “wedding?” Should I use preferred pronouns? Is IVF ethical? Questions like these pervade every inch of our society. Not only our society but also our churches.
10.11.24
Last month, the theology editor at Christianity Today Stefani McDade published a piece defending her choice to eventually send her young daughter, currently a mere toddler, to a local government school. The back-to-school season prompted her to examine how we think about education, discipleship, and the faithfulness of God.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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10.04.24
I can’t recall who first added a wonderful challenge to the old adage about “two things we should never talk about…religion and politics.”
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
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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.
By Brandon Myers
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09.24.24
Dear Christians in Illinois—let us humbly pray to God Almighty for our nation and our state.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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09.14.24
“We are Christian and we are German. Therefore, we are responsible for Germany.” ~ Sophie Scholl
In January of 1933, Hitler’s Third Reich rose to power in Germany. Being a good citizen of Germany, Sophie Scholl, along with her siblings, was excited to be a follower of the National Socialist cult of youth.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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09.13.24
Because of the dramatic skills demonstrated at every Olympics, it is hard not to cheer on our champions. I love the display of American flags and the playing of our national anthem when medals are being placed around the winners' necks.
By Rev. Thorin Anderson
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08.30.24
Many years ago, a disguised Mafia “hitman” was interviewed on national TV. He was asked a variety of questions but the one that stood out in my mind was how he dealt with his conscience. His laconic response was, “What’s a conscience?”
By Alyssa Sonnenburg
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08.16.24
“Honor your body by living in accord with the Creator’s design.” - Nancy Pearcey. In this special episode of Self Evident, Kenna Rose and Jenna sit down with Nancy Pearcey to discuss masculinity and gender identity.
By Mark Elfstrand, Cultural Affairs Writer
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08.15.24
Dr. Larry Poland was laid to rest in Wheaton, Illinois at the age of 83 in April of last year. He passed at his home in nearby Carol Stream having retired several years earlier. Larry had a remarkable Hollywood career. If you’ve never heard of him, I would not be surprised.
