Surrendering to the Culture
Over the last fifty years, there has been very little change in the approach to protect children from child sexual predators, which is either to lock them up or treat them and hope they become cured. Neither approach works.
By Thomas Hampson   |   04.08.25
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Legislative Update for the Week of April 7, 2025
While emails have some effect, personal visits are the most effective, followed by handwritten letters and phone calls. Next week all state reps are in their district offices. It's a great time to make an appointment with them now! We urge you to make calls and email them also.
By Kathy Valente   |   04.07.25
Prayer Bulletin for April 2025
George Barna's latest research, which was primarily conducted through the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, provides a detailed examination of the state of biblical worldview among American Christians as of early 2025.
By David E. Smith   |   04.07.25
Illinois Bureaucrats Are Disqualified to Oversee Homeschoolers
In various media interviews, State Representative Terra Costa Howard (D-Lombard) has repeatedly claimed that there are no regulations in Illinois for homeschoolers. This is not true. Moreover, she has repeatedly suggested that state lawmakers “have to do something to make sure that kids are receiving an education,” yet year after year public school systems miss the academic mark for a majority of their students.
By David E. Smith   |   04.05.25
Is Motherhood Awful?
Chappell Roan, the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter known for her drag queen makeup aesthetic and pro-lesbian lyrics, shocked the internet with her recent appearance on Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper, the most listened-to podcast by women in America today.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.04.25
Abortion is Never “Safe”
A horrifically botched late-term abortion performed by an Illinois abortionist once again highlights the inhumane practice of abortion.   
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.03.25
Not Your Body, Not Your Choice: A Response to Assisted Suicide
Illinois is considering a bill to legalize assisted suicide. Now, the surface-level reason for so-called "death with dignity" is that those who suffer from very painful, terminal conditions should be allowed to skip the pain if they are going to die anyway. 
By Ecce Verum   |   04.02.25
No Fool Like an Old Fool
It seems appropriate today to consider the nature of a “fool.” After all, it is “April Fools Day.” We view the day as an annual game of mostly harmless, practical jokes played on others. Any potential embarrassment is supposed to be softened when the prankster states, “April Fools!!”
Legislative Update for the Week of March 31, 2025
The Illinois Senate will be back in Springfield on Tuesday, April 1st. But the Illinois House will not be back until April 7th. All this week state representatives will be in their district offices so it is a good time to gather a few like-minded friends and schedule a visit with them. They need to hear from us!
By Kathy Valente   |   03.31.25
Be a Voice for the Voiceless
Illinois has the dubious distinction of being home to some of the most radical legislation in the entire country, and this year’s legislative session is no exception.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.28.25
Dr. George Barna: Only 37% of Pastors in U.S. Have Biblical Worldview
Dr. George Barna's recent study reveals that only 37% of Christian pastors in the U.S. possess a biblical worldview. This finding comes from the American Worldview Inventory, which surveyed about 1,000 pastors across various roles and denominations. This statistic suggests a significant shift in the theological foundations of church leadership...
By Alex Newman   |   03.27.25
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