By Dr. Mark Creech “Fundamentalists and evangelicals (both of whom have been traditionally committed to an infallible or inerrant Scripture) have long been noted for their propagation and defense of an infallible Bible. But more recently, among those who call themselves evangelicals, there has been a marked departure from the viewpoint held by them for […]
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Wanted: True Friends of Religious Liberty
By Dr. Mark Creech William Penn once said, “A true friend freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably.” People of faith that have sincere religious objections to same-sex marriage have every reason to question whether they have a friend in the Governor’s office, and, perhaps […]
The Stone in the Road
By Dr. Mark Creech There is a story of yesteryear about a great and wise king who was always looking for effective ways to teach his people about good citizenship. He once said, “Nothing good can come to a nation where people constantly complain and expect others to solve their problems. God gives the good […]
An Open Letter to the National Rifle Association (NRA)
By Dr. Mark Creech Dear National Rifle Association, I want to begin this correspondence by saying that I believe very much in what you’ve stood for over the years. Your organization has worked tirelessly to defend our nation’s Second Amendment. Although I never took the time to join the NRA, I am a fan and […]
The Blessings of Religious Liberty and the Positives of Persecution
By Dr. Mark Creech I once knew a pastor who has since passed away, who was always concerned his parishioners understood and appreciated the privileges of religious liberty. One Sunday, during the celebration of a July 4th weekend, he totally surprised his congregation with a living illustration. During his sermon, two Sheriff’s Deputies suddenly appeared […]
Mother: Bearer and Giver of Light
By Dr. Mark Creech Someone once said of Jesus, “When he came – there was no light; when he left – there was no darkness.” Good mothers are a lot like the Lord who gave them their indispensable role in life – they provide light unto their children – a light that directs them, which […]
Sunday Hunting: Weakening the Value of the ‘Lord’s Day’
By Dr. Mark H. Creech The origin of the statement is unknown; nevertheless, someone once said that our great grandfathers called it the holy Sabbath. Our grandfathers called it the Sabbath. Our fathers called it Sunday. We refer to it as the weekend and it’s been getting weaker ever since. [1] A few days ago, lawmakers […]
Newborn Infants are ‘Morally Irrelevant’
By Dr. Mark Creech This week in North Carolina, legislation passed in the state House that extends the waiting period for a woman to have an abortion from 24 – 72 hours, except in a medical emergency. Countless are the testimonies today of women who regret their abortions. The measure simply allows a woman more […]
Without Self-Government, Liberty Perishes
By Dr. Mark Creech When most people think of government, they think of civil government with its various laws and controls. But in the most basic of terms, there are essentially two kinds of government – internal and external. Internal government, or self-government, is the most important and always shapes the nature of external government. […]
Its Dreaded Tax Time
By Dr. Mark Creech Its tax time again and most people are dreading it. Back in the 1980s, I was an associate minister in charge of the children’s ministry at a church in upstate New York – not far from Buffalo. The church had a children’s worship that met on Sunday mornings separate from the […]