Forever Young
This month, by God’s grace, I will turn 75. Truth be told, I never expected to live this long. My dad—who passed…
Mark Elfstrand
Cultural Affairs Writer
Writing for IFI since 2023 128 articles
About Mark Elfstrand
Mark Elfstrand is a Christian husband, father and grandfather. A 40-year radio veteran, Mark has been a drive time air personality in Sacramento, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and Chicago, including WMBI and WYLL. He has also served in various ministry leadership positions. His current endeavors can be found at elfstrandgroup.com.
Articles by Mark Elfstrand
Reasons for Sidelining the WNBA
Cheap shots, racial resentment, and confusion over what defines a woman. The WNBA needs a course correction. Women’s basketball should celebrate skill,…
Manifesting Destiny
Certain words when they are mispronounced, overused, misused or applied carelessly drive my wife Rhonda a bit crazy.
America At Risk
Virtually all American citizens (and many around the world) will remember September 11th, 2001. We usually just refer to it as “9/11.”…
Baker Mayfield and Our Worth
We pay athletes $50M+ to throw a football while taking for granted the surgeons, soldiers, and first responders who save lives daily.…
The Burning Truth
As Burning Man 2026 kicks off in Nevada, the media highlights the art and spectacle—but rarely the spiritual reality. Former "Burner" Nicole…
Well Stocked
In case you had not heard, Social Security funds (or Social IN-Security as I like to call it) will likely run dry…
Whistle While You Work
Is your work just a job, or a divine assignment? How we approach our daily work matters to God. Scripture reminds us…
Gimme’ a Break!
My father-in-law was a pastor. For several years, his congregation was small. And so was his paycheck. Small enough that it eventually…
Playing the Fair-Way
In golf, a single fraction of a minute can cost you the tournament. A two-stroke penalty for being late to the tee…
America 250
As America marks 250 years of independence, let's remember that our liberties were not self-sustaining—they were built on biblical truth, moral courage,…
An Unfamiliar Ring
I can’t say I’m totally shocked. But almost. In scanning through my Apple News stories a few weeks back, I stumbled across…