By Dr. Mark H. Creech Most people know the story of Damocles sword, or at least they’ve heard the expression. Damocles, a courtier of King Dionysius, was enamored with the great fortune of his king. Surrounded by every luxury, high fashion, delicacies, and court flatterers, Damocles spoke often about the king’s abundance and power. So […]
Rev. Creech's Commentary
What if Mary Had Known About Abortion?
Dr. Mark Creech Recently I saw a t-shirt that said, “The Virgin Mary was an Unwed Teenage Mother.” That’s true and it reminded me of an interruption that took place at a Quebec pro-life conference back in October of this year. LifeSiteNews.com says about a dozen pro-choice protestors descended upon an evangelical church where the […]
A Nest of Them: A Soul-Winning Story
By Dr. Mark Creech Archie Ratliff, currently the pastor of Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in Kinston, North Carolina has rightly said, “David Paramore is one of the greatest leaders that the Free Will Baptist denomination has ever known…” In my estimation, Ratliff understates the case. Paramore, who previously pastored Bethel before retiring and has […]
Two Faces of the Lottery
By Dr. Mark H. Creech It was once an activity that was outlawed for decades. Today, however, it’s officially sanctioned, easily accessible, popular, and has gained a strong foothold in American culture. Just this week, a half billion dollar Powerball jackpot has been the stuff of everyday conversation, with people talking about what they would […]
National ‘Gripe Day’?
By Dr. Mark H. Creech In 1921, Dr. J.C. Fitzpatrick noticed an interesting document being auctioned off at an art gallery in New York. What Fitzpatrick bought for the Library of Congress at the price of $300 turned out to be George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, dating back to 1789. The document had been lost and […]
Musings on the Patraeus Affair
By Dr. Mark H. Creech You may have heard that story about how the whole world dies and an endless line waits to get into heaven. Suddenly there’s a loud roar from the front of the line. A man in the rear calls out, “Why are they cheering?” Somebody in front yells back, “They’re not […]
The Blue Jay and the Hawk
By Dr. Mark H. Creech Sometimes I sit and work for hours on end at my desk in Raleigh, North Carolina. So a couple of years ago, I placed a number of bird feeders directly in front of my office window. Birds of every kind, numerous birds, would come and enjoy the rich variety of […]
When a Critic Plays ‘the Pharisee Card’
By Dr. Mark H. Creech Most people have heard the expression, “playing the race card.” The concept has been bandied about in the media for several years. It typically refers to someone falsely alleging another person is racist in order to gain some political advantage or to draw their credibility into question. There is a […]
Won’t Vote for the Lesser of Two Evils?
Dr. Mark H. Creech As we rapidly approach Election Day, I’ve heard a number of my friends say that they just can’t vote for the lesser of two evils. They will neither support Obama or Romney for president; instead they’ll support a third party candidate or they won’t vote. I have a tremendous respect for […]
Noble’s Remarks, Not So Noble
Dr. Mark H. Creech Perry Noble is a choice servant of Christ, passionate for the souls of men. He is the founder and senior pastor of NewSpring Church in South Carolina – a fellowship that averages 16,000 people in attendance during services at a number of campuses throughout the state. If you’re a devout follower […]