Voting with Purpose: Pastors Speak on Faith and Elections

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

With the election soon approaching, it is more important than ever for Christians to engage the culture with their vote. Unfortunately, statistics show that less than half of Christians participate in elections.

1. Voting is a Stewardship (Matthew 25:14-30).
2. Voting is the Best Way to Love Your Neighbor (Galatians 5:14).
3. Voting Allows Believers to Be Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16).
4. Voting Allows Believers to Seek the Welfare of the City God Has Place Them in (Jeremiah 29:7).

“Election Fraud and Christian Patience” (Illinois Family Spotlight #224)

Written by David E. Smith

A week has passed since the general election and still, questions loom – among them, who and why? Election fraud has left the outcome of the presidential race (as well as other national and state contests) up in the air, and serious doubts remain as to the integrity of the voting and tabulating process. Many Christians are also wondering why God has allowed such confusion to happen and where is He in the midst of this political mess.… Continue Reading

How Regressive Legislation Forms Cultural Norms About Key Issues (Illinois Family Spotlight #160)

During this edition of Illinois Family Spotlight, Calvin Lindstrom joins Dave Smith and Monte Larrick at the IFA home studio to discuss the advent of legal pot and what communities can do about it county-wide, Christian influence in areas other than legislative battles, the nuts and bolts of LGBTQ+ history in schools, the importance of Christian private schools, and starting and maintaining Christian schools.

Pastor Calvin Lindstrom is the principal at Christian Liberty Academy and the Church of Christian Liberty in Arlington Heights and is also an IFA board member.… Continue Reading