America at 250: Faith, Freedom, and the Future
As America celebrates 250 years of independence, let's remember the Source of our liberty. Our Founders declared that our rights come from…
Articles by David E. Smith
Christians Can Use Social Media Tools to Share Biblical Truth
For too long, Christians have watched as Hollywood, academia, and legacy media use their platforms to shape culture with worldviews increasingly hostile…
Government Schools Are Failing Students and Betraying Parents
Public school students are struggling in reading & math, enrollment is declining, and taxpayers are spending billions. Yet school officials have time…
The SPLC’s War on Biblical Values
According to the SPLC, believing historic biblical teaching on marriage and sexuality earns you a spot on their “hate group” list. Funny…
Prayer Bulletin for June 2026
The antidote to pride is humility. 1 Peter 5:5 is clear: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” In…
Them Before Us Releases State Scorecard
Our laws teach the next generation what is right and wrong. When government redefines marriage, parenthood, and the family, culture follows. The…
When Truth Is Under Attack, Stand Firm
The cultural battles around us are real, but so is the power and faithfulness of God. Christians cannot retreat into silence while…
Prayer Bulletin for May 2026
We are in a spiritual battle. Families are under attack. Truth is under attack. Children are under attack. The answer isn't apathy;…
Illinois Expands Gambling, Then Treats the Disorder
More than 1 in 3 boys have gambled. Over half of adults have too. This isn’t “harmless fun”—it’s addictive. The house always…
Registration is Now Open for IFI’s Annual Banquet!
Registration is NOW OPEN for the annual IFI Banquet featuring nationally renowned pro-life speaker Seth Gruber! Join conservatives from across Illinois for…
“Highest Property Taxes in the Country”: Illinois Lawmakers Push for Relief
Illinois families are drowning in rising costs—gasoline, food, insurance, utilities. And now Springfield risks driving property taxes even higher? Enough is enough.…
By David E. Smith and David Curtin
Join Us for a Time of Prayer in Springfield
Our state doesn’t need more politics—it needs prayer. Stand with believers across Illinois on May 20 to intercede for our leaders, families,…