Written by Annascott Cross
If you’ve driven anywhere in the last week or so, turned on a tv or radio, or gone to the mailbox, then you are probably well aware that the 2024 election season has officially begun. Campaign signs are on every street corner, political ads are airing on tv, debates are being held, and campaign mailers are hitting mailboxes. Over the last decade, politics have felt increasingly tense, so how should we navigate the election season as Christians?… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
This episode of Illinois Family Spotlight features Dr. Karl Benzio, a Christian Psychiatrist who serves with the AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors). He is s the co-founder of Honey Lake Clinic, a board certified Christian mental health treatment facility located in Greenville, Florida.
In this interview, Dr. Benzio focuses on how God designed the mind to work and how we can properly steward our mind in our decision-making process.
This is an amazing interview you don’t want to miss.… Continue Reading
Tags: AACC, counseling, Dr. Karl Benzion, Honey Lake Clinic, Psychiatrist, psychiatry, Spotlight
Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions, Faith & Religion, Gambling, Marriage, Family & Culture, Mental Health | Alyssa Sonnenburg |
February 22, 2024 5:00 AM |
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Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In this episode of Spotlight, IFI’s Executive Director, David Smith, sits down with Darren Bailey.
Darren Bailey is a former state representative for the 109th district in Southern Illinois, and is now running for U.S. Congress for the purpose of fighting for Southern families, defending the Second Amendment, Protecting the Sanctity of Life, Demanding Border Security, and much more.
In this conversation, David Smith focuses on the issue of border security and asks Bailey what he would do to ensure the safety of the southern border.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
Recently revealed federal data shows that in December we saw 302,000 migrant encounters at the border, shattering the previous record of 269,000 back in September. That is twice the population size of Joliet and three times the population of Peoria — in a single month. Among those who came in were 19 individuals on the Terror Watch List.
While the Biden Administration has ignored this ongoing crisis over the past three years, former State Senator Darren Bailey and 12th District Congressional candidate says that “the border crisis is the number one threat to our nation.”… Continue Reading
Written by Nancy Hayes
Illinois Republican candidate Adam Niemerg was removed from the ballot for the upcoming March primary due to failure to “properly notarize his statement of candidacy.”
This was ruled a failure on Niemerg’s part to fulfill his obligation under the Illinois Notary Act.
Recently, two citizens asked the Illinois State Board of Elections to follow these same statutes for Joe Biden for President. It appears that like Niemerg, Biden is also in violation of the Illinois Notary Act for failure to “properly notarize his statement of candidacy.”… Continue Reading
Tags: Adam Niemerg, Black Lives Matter, David Herman, DeFabio vs. Gummersheimer, Election integrity, Exposing Deep State Corruption – Illinois State Board of Elections Outed?, Hunter Biden, Illinois elections, Illinois Notary Act, Ja Rule, Joe Biden, Leona Helmsley, Pete Rose, Peter Navarro, Steve Bannon, Wesley Snipes
Executive Branch, Federal Issues, Illinois Politics, Political, Voter Integrity, Voter Integrity, Voter Integrity | Alyssa Sonnenburg |
February 1, 2024 5:00 AM |
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Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
This episode of Spotlight the IFI Forum for pastors & leaders, hosted by the Spirit of Liberty Church of God in Markham, IL.
In the first segment of this episode, IFI’s Executive Director, David Smith, explains why Christians should be active in politics, public policies, and the 40 Days for Life campaigns that operate outside of abortion facilities. In his speech, David Smith emphasizes the first three words of the Constitution: “We the people…”
We have lots of opportunities as American citizens.
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Tags: 40 Days for Life, David Smith, IFI, politics
Faith & Religion, Federal Issues, Illinois Politics, Marriage, Family & Culture, Political, Sanctity of Life | Alyssa Sonnenburg |
January 25, 2024 5:00 AM |
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Written by Suzanne Rickman
If you read the article from a few months ago about how to remove yourself or a family member from the voter rolls, you learned that there is a form that makes self-removal pretty easy here in Illinois.
After reading that article you may have asked some obvious questions like these:
- Is my deceased neighbor, grandparent, or friend still registered to vote?
- Is my neighbor’s son who moved out of state 15 years ago still registered at his former Illinois address?
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Tags: candidates, elected officials, Election integrity, Elections, government, Illinois, voter rolls
Federal Elections, Federal Issues, Illinois Politics, Marriage, Family & Culture, Political, Voter Integrity, Voter Integrity, Voter Integrity | Alyssa Sonnenburg |
January 18, 2024 5:00 AM |
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Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
In this edition of Spotlight, David Curtin, IFI’s Illinois General Assembly Lobbyist, gives insight into the coming legislative session.
One piece of legislation that is likely coming to Illinois is Assisted Suicide. Medical Aid in Dying, or Assisted Suicide, is authorized in states such as Oregon, Washington, Montana, Vermont, California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Hawaii, New Jersey, Main, and New Mexico.
According to the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine,
Excellent medical care, including state-of-the art palliative care, can address and help alleviate many sources of suffering.
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Tags: A Springfield Update with David Curtin, assisted suicide, David Curtin, IFI, Illinois family spotlight, Lobbying, Lobbyist, physician assisted suicide, Spotlight, Springfield
Faith & Religion, Illinois Politics, Political | Alyssa Sonnenburg |
January 10, 2024 5:00 AM |
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Written by Nancy Hayes
According to a recent report from WBEZ Chicago, there were unprecedented record numbers of illegals apprehended at the southwest border in the last week of December 2023. In fact, it was reported in the last five days of December alone that over 50,000 illegals crossed our southwest border.
One might ask: when did we decide it would be good for the U.S. to become the number one WELFARE COUNTRY in the world?… Continue Reading
Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg
The first segment of this episode of Spotlight features remarks made by IFI’s Executive Director David Smith at the annual banquet. The second segment features a Q & A time with Eric Metaxas. You will love how he answers some pressing questions from notable Illinois pastors.
Though our present situation in Illinois celebrates radical abortion policies, an “untenable” immigration crisis, foolish gender confusion and sex-education in our government schools, Dave has encouraging words for his audience:
“Be encouraged.
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Tags: banquet, Banquet Bonus, David Smith, education, Eric Metaxas, Faith, Family & Freedom Banquet, gender, Great Commission, immigration, Sexuality, Spotlight
Faith & Religion, Illinois Politics, Marriage, Family & Culture, next gen | Alyssa Sonnenburg |
November 29, 2023 5:00 AM |
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