The Bottomless Depths of Scripture

by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org When I was a boy, there was a long, winding creek not far from our home where boys from our little community often swam in the summer. Most of the creek was shallow enough to wade through without difficulty, but there was one...

Could the UFO Craze Be Preparing the World for a Great Deception?

by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org In recent years, governments around the world, including the United States government, have changed how they talk about UFOs. Officials now often call them UAPs, or “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena.” Congress has held hearings, and...

HB 921 Would Dramatically Expand Alcohol and Normalize Gambling in North Carolina

By Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America Some weeks at the General Assembly are more discouraging than others, and this was one of them. On Tuesday, I appeared before the House Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee to speak against House Bill...
RevMarkCreech.org: A Trusted Voice
For over 45 years of ministry and more than 25 years in the public arena, Rev. Mark Creech has been a man of faith, truth, and courage. He writes eloquently from a strong, trusted Christian worldview on our time’s pressing moral and legislative issues. His editorials, articles, and news updates have been read nationwide by those seeking biblical clarity in an increasingly complex world. Here, faith is not silent, truth is not negotiable, and courage still matters.
Lawmakers Return to Raleigh: A Week of Signals and Substance

Lawmakers Return to Raleigh: A Week of Signals and Substance

by Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America The North Carolina General Assembly returned to Raleigh last week to resume the people’s business. From the outset, it was clear that this session would be marked by urgency and uncertainty. With the...

When Loyalty and Conviction Collide

When Loyalty and Conviction Collide

by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org The contrasting responses of Riley Gaines and Franklin Graham to a recent controversy involving former President Donald Trump offer more than a passing moment of disagreement. They provide a revealing window into a deeper struggle...

The Real Divide in American Politics Isn’t What You Might Think

The Real Divide in American Politics Isn’t What You Might Think

The choice that will determine far more than any election. by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org Have you ever heard someone ask, “How did we become so polarized in this country?” or “Why can’t Congress work together anymore?” Maybe you’ve wondered the same. There was...

NC General Assembly to Reconvene: What Can We Expect?

NC General Assembly to Reconvene: What Can We Expect?

Starting Tuesday, High-Stakes Issues Take Center Stage by Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America The North Carolina General Assembly will return to Raleigh for its short session on Tuesday, April 21, with the primary goal of addressing...

A Lesson North Carolina Cannot Afford to Miss

A Lesson North Carolina Cannot Afford to Miss

What the Gambling Debate Reveals About Power, Influence, and the Public Good by Rev. Mark Creech This editorial first appeared in the Greensboro News and Record. You will find the link here:...

Leadership or Surrender: The Marijuana Question

Leadership or Surrender: The Marijuana Question

This article first appeared in the Charlotte Observer. The link is here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article315377742.html by Mark Creech A state advisory council appointed by Governor Josh Stein is urging North Carolina lawmakers to legalize...

Prepared to Lead: Answering the Case for Marijuana Legalization

Prepared to Lead: Answering the Case for Marijuana Legalization

by Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America As North Carolina approaches another legislative session, supporters of marijuana legalization are preparing an aggressive campaign to persuade lawmakers. Backed by a multibillion-dollar industry,...

Carried by a Faith Not Our Own

Carried by a Faith Not Our Own

Rediscovering the necessity and beauty of gathered worship among the people of God. by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org Psalm 132 is not the easiest of the Psalms to follow. It reaches back into Israel’s history, reflects on God’s covenant with David, and points...

The Dangerous Idea of the Ten Commandments in the Public Square

The Dangerous Idea of the Ten Commandments in the Public Square

What a court ruling reveals about morality, history, and constitutional tradition. by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org A federal judge has ruled that a Ten Commandments monument must be removed from the Arkansas State Capitol grounds because it is, in the court’s...

If Eternal Hell Seems Unfair, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question

If Eternal Hell Seems Unfair, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question

by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org There has been considerable discussion recently in Christian circles after Kirk Cameron expressed discomfort with the traditional doctrine of hell. His concern is neither new nor insincere. It is, in fact, the very question many...