In a show of strength, approximately 4000 homeschoolers descended on the Illinois Capitol Tuesday morning to demonstrate their opposition to State Senator Ed Maloney's proposal to mandate the registration of homeschool students with state bureaucrats (SB 136). ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB4qhdcnsh4

Today, as our world is gripped by uncertainty and fear, we could all benefit from some encouragement, hope, and laughter. The Rev. Dr. Erwin Lutzer masterfully delivers on all three counts. In his presentation “When the State Becomes God,” Pastor Lutzer asks a crucial question – “Who plays the role of God in your life?” Drawing from the Book of Daniel, he encourages us to be prepared, to stand firm in our faith, and to refuse to bow. To conclude his address, Pastor Lutzer fields audience questions on a variety of topics including civil disobedience, immigration, religious freedom, persecution, “tolerance,” and more. Dr. Erwin Lutzer is pastor emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago and a prolific author. His legacy book, The Church in Babylon, is a must-read, filled with biblical insight and wisdom that shines God’s light on our ever-darkening culture. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnzCT-OXNiQ

Illinois Family Institute is hosting an important informational breakfast at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, on Tuesday, March 12th, starting at 8 AM to Noon. There will be a special for showing of the movie, Unplanned. Unplanned, which is set to release in theaters on March 29th, is the true story of Abby Johnson’s journey from a Planned Parenthood director to a pro-life champion and the power of prayer. The Pro-Life/nonprofit organization, 40 Days for Life, produced this movie and they are raising funds to help launch the movie into additional theaters. Shawn Carney, President of 40 Days for Life, is flying in for this event and will be personally doing a Q&A afterwards. You are welcome to bring anyone else whom you feel may have a heart to give to this very important movie but we do need you to RSVP. Call the IFI office during normal business hours before Friday: (708) 781-9328 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pGpp3BGZRY

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