Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell.
Some in our culture now openly talk about children as obstacles to personal freedom and fulfillment. Scripture offers a much different view:…
Mark Elfstrand
Cultural Affairs Writer
Writing for IFI since 2023 128 articles
Articles by Mark Elfstrand
The LORD Rains
If April showers bring May flowers then what does June bring? Unfortunately, it turns our focus to the sin of pride, amplified…
An Unpayable Debt
As we approach the upcoming holiday, it’s time to remind everyone not to go around saying, “Happy Memorial Day.” Nice thought on…
Why Worship Matters to Christian Moms
Christian mothers play a powerful role in shaping the spiritual foundation of the home. Worship, prayer, and faithfully pointing children to Christ…
A Wrinkle in Time
May is Older Americans Month—a time to honor the generations who understood that marriage isn’t disposable. It takes faithfulness, sacrifice, and commitment…
Tiger Woods, Puka Nacua, YOU, and Human Flourishing
We talk about “human flourishing” like it’s a formula. But Scripture already gave us the answer: Fear God. Keep His commandments. That’s…
Habits for Abiding (Part Two)
Recently, in reading an article titled, “The Challenges of Discipleship in an Age of Distraction,” I resonated with these observations:
Habits for Abiding (Part One)
We don’t drift into a strong walk with our Creator and Savior. Abiding in Christ requires daily discipline—time in the Word, obedience,…
Going Back for the Future
First, let’s agree there is no such thing as a crystal ball. Back in the day, friends would buy one of those…
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
As the awards ceremonies wind down and the statues that Hollyweird worships are given out, it’s time for a little reality check.…
There’s No Escape!
I can recall the days of the late 1960s and early ’70s when the military draft sent notices to young men telling…
Cheaters on the Fly
I used to love to fly. It began with my first jet ride in 1969 out of Bismarck, North Dakota. I don’t…