The Gamble Behind the Gamble
Online sports gambling has been around for a while, but it has really put the pedal to the floor over the last…
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IFI Prayer Team: February 2024
One of my favorite Bluegrass Gospel renditions is sung by a group known as Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. The song is titled,…
Por David E. Smith
Evangelize or Else: Defending Christian Culture
Would you like a government that reflects your Christian beliefs? If so then congratulations, you’re a threat to democracy! Or so says…
Por Oliver Perry
Christians, Stop Living Like You’re Lost!
“Amazing grace! how sweet the sound-that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found. . . .”…
Illinois Youth Survey Warrants Caution
Every school has to know at least a little bit about the students it is teaching, and every school has to provide…
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The Mistake by the Lake: Alistair Begg, Public Sins, and the Decay of Evangelicalism
In a recent American Reformer article detailing the decay of doctrine among Evangelicals, the point that generated the most attention by far…
Por Brandon Myers
Love Story
February has some interesting distinctives. Back in the olden days (when I was growing up), we celebrated TWO presidential birthdays this month:…
Por Mark Elfstrand
Solving Manufactured Problems?
Does it ever seem if the cultural left's calls to action are often aimed at problems that seem—at least somewhat—manufactured? Does it…
Por Ecce Verum
“Illinois is Failing Children of Color?”
A recent news story by Chicago’s WGN9 is titled “Illinois is Failing Children of Color.” It examines “Race for Results” –a report…
Por Kathy Athearn
Local Focus
Why are local elections so uninteresting to voters? Local elections in Illinois generally draw about 16% of registered voters. This is compared…
Por Thomas Hampson
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,…
Por Mark Elfstrand
What to do with Generation Z
Much of Generation Z is heading into adulthood, and we’re realizing that being an adult is hard, a bit scary, and often…
Por Kenna Rose
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Religious Speech and Hate Crimes
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Procedure for Rescinding Membership
Model by-law language for how and when membership may be rescinded, by the church or the member. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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Model Membership Agreement
A model agreement members sign to affirm the church's statement of faith and standards of conduct. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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The Importance of a Membership Policy
How a clear membership policy in your by-laws protects your church when it practices church discipline. From Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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