Here Come Da Judge!
The seemingly never ending efforts to keep Donald Trump from regaining a return to his temporary residence at the White House got…
Mark Elfstrand
Cultural Affairs Writer
Writing for IFI since 2023 128 articles
Articles by Mark Elfstrand
Leap of Faith
It’s here. Leap Day. A good thing if you need a day to catch up on things. Not as good if it…
Grumpy Old Men
Movie buffs will recognize the title of this article as also being the title of a movie from 1993 starring Jack Lemmon…
Worth the Gamble?
It was 1995 and I was hosting an afternoon talk show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A buzz had formed around an announcement that…
A Convenient Dodge
Jesus forgave the sinner. He didn’t accommodate the sin. We read about this in John, Chapter 8 — often referred to as…
Love Story
February has some interesting distinctives. Back in the olden days (when I was growing up), we celebrated TWO presidential birthdays this month:…
His Will Be Done
Being the Speaker of the House of Representatives puts you into the credibility circle. This important role, as with any political leader,…
Life on the Line
Perhaps you’ve never heard of Allie Phillips. She is one to keep your eye on. Her story may help determine the fate…
Resolute for Life
The New Year brings the annual tradition of resolutions. In February of last year, the Fisher College of Business reported that “only…
The Missing Peace
Even the most secular of Christmas season greeting cards can be found promoting the idea of peace. Often seemingly quoting the angels…
When Compromising Means Losing
It may not be a proverbial “dirty word,” but I believe the word “compromise" often comes very close. Not always, but often…
Strangers at Thanksgiving
Perhaps like me, you’ve wondered… “What would the Pilgrims think of our modern day celebration of Thanksgiving?” Or, maybe that’s never crossed…