The Invisible Pot of Gold
Like all addictions, gambling can begin in seemingly innocent ways. Slot machines. Card games. Lotteries. Sports betting. Satan never reveals his hook…
Mark Elfstrand
Cultural Affairs Writer
Writing for IFI since 2023 128 articles
Articles by Mark Elfstrand
Rich and Foolhardy
“What a Bunch of Hooey!” I thought it best to look up that term to make sure my usage of it to describe…
Love God. Hate Sin.
Hater’ is the Left’s go-to label—but often the real hate lies within. Scripture calls us to something better: love God, hate sin.
What’s the Buzz?
Trying to keep up with the terminology of the times is a never-ending exercise. New words or phrases seemingly appear out of…
The Risks of Interfaith Dialogue
Voters in New York City just nominated a socialist candidate with deep Islamic ties for mayor—raising serious concerns about the city’s future.…
How Do I Get To Heaven?
From ‘Last Kiss’ to President Trump’s comments, pop culture and politics alike often push a dangerous lie—that good deeds can earn heaven.…
And No Lines!
As tourist hotspots around the globe push back against mass tourism, maybe it’s time to rediscover the wonders of home—like Chicago’s museums,…
Not So Popular … Way, Truth, and Life
As the Christian Reformed Church holds the line on sexuality and gender, pressure from academia, media, and even reality TV is mounting.…
The Pathetic Patriot
Fireworks and cookouts light up the Fourth, but are we missing the heart of the American Revolution? We cheer heroes like George…
Stand Up!
Football fans come to know, and often despise, the term “interference.” It usually results in a penalty against the defensive or even…
Greatness in the Workplace – Part Two with John Blumberg
This second article on this topic takes us deeper into the story of John Blumberg. John is a national speaker, thought leader on…
The Zodiac Killer
Hey…what’s your sign? I’m a Libra. You know what THAT means…? Absolutely nothing!