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

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

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...
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.
Puerto Rico’s Quiet but Consequential Step for Unborn Human Life

Puerto Rico’s Quiet but Consequential Step for Unborn Human Life

by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org In the very same news cycle that saw wall-to-wall coverage of pop star Bad Bunny’s headline-grabbing cultural moment, a development of profound moral and legal significance in Puerto Rico received comparatively little sustained...

Questions that Warrant Clear Answers

Questions that Warrant Clear Answers

By Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return AmericaRevMarkCreech.org Recent reporting has drawn renewed attention to a Kentucky distillery tour involving North Carolina lawmakers and lobbyists - a trip now under investigation by the State Bureau of...

Lessons from a Sleeping Dog

Lessons from a Sleeping Dog

by Michelle Lonaberger, Guest Columnist RevMarkCreeech.org 3:40 AM — CRASH. I came out of a dead sleep, fully convinced someone had just executed a Chuck Norris–style kick through one of the original five-foot bedroom windows in my 1880s farmhouse. Nope. Instead, a...

Righteousness, not Redistribution

Righteousness, not Redistribution

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z college students in America now hold a neutral or positive view of socialism. That finding, reported by SMG News Wire on January 29, 2026, draws from multiple polling sources. An Axios–Generation Lab...

American Girl’s Quest to Squelch the History That Birthed It

American Girl’s Quest to Squelch the History That Birthed It

By Annie Holmquist Guest Columnist RevMarkCreech.org Want to make a millennial woman feel old? Tell her that American Girl is turning 40. Alas, such anniversaries, while sparking fun memories, can also bring great disappointment. Such was the case when American Girl’s...

Outlawing Slavery, Licensing Bondage

Outlawing Slavery, Licensing Bondage

How Vice Profits from the Erosion of Freedom By Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org America rightly congratulates itself on having abolished slavery. With the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865, the nation declared that neither slavery nor involuntary...

Rev. Barber’s March and the Redefinition of Christian Morality

Rev. Barber’s March and the Redefinition of Christian Morality

By Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America In February, a highly publicized march will begin in Wilson, North Carolina, and head toward Raleigh, culminating in rallies and demonstrations timed to coincide with the start of early voting. Led by...