By Dr. Mark H. Creech One father relates that when his brother and his wife were considering adopting some children, they first took two little boys into their home as foster children to see how they would relate to one another before moving into adoption. He was explaining this situation to his twelve-year-old daughter, who […]
Rev. Creech's Commentary
Should Christians Vote for Romney?
By Dr. Mark H. Creech An aspiring politician gave his best shot at a campaign speech. He felt that it was a stirring, fact filled speech. Then the candidate looked out on his audience and asked, “Are there any questions?” That’s when someone in the back row called out, “Who else is running?” That’s exactly […]
NC Lawmakers about to significantly expand inherently immoral enterprise
By Dr. Mark H. Creech One day a man approached an acquaintance in a gambling casino and said, “Joe, can you give me $1,000. My wife is dying and needs a specialized medicine that can save her. Without it she’ll be dead by morning.” Joe said, “Sid, I’d give you the money right away, but […]
Memorial Day and the Rights of God
By Dr. Mark H. Creech Have you ever forgotten something? Traditionally, we attribute forgetfulness to absentminded professors and their kind. But truthfully, forgetfulness is an experience with which we all are familiar. Even preachers forget. One young pastor was talking with an older minister about the challenges he would face in the ministry. Something that […]
North Carolina’s Useless Lucky Charm
By Dr. Mark H. Creech Milton Berle used to tell the following story: “The casinos wiped him out completely. Except for a single 1975 half-dollar, he was broke as the day he was born. Walking toward the highway, he kept tossing his coin in the air. His attention was diverted by an approaching car for a […]
Love and Bridging the Gap
By Dr. Mark H. Creech In one of the earlier editions of the TV show “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” there was a segment from Japan showing a brother and sister coming to a break in the sidewalk. It was a long step across, and the gap was about two feet deep. The boy made it […]
Praying for a new revolution of freedom
By Dr. Mark H. Creech You may have heard that old story about the minister who died and found himself standing in line waiting to be judged. While waiting he asked the man in front of him about himself. “I’m a taxi driver from Noo Yawk Cidy,” the fellow replied. Suddenly the angel standing at […]
God’s People Cannot Disengage
By Dr. Mark H. Creech A surgeon, an engineer, and a politician were debating which of their professions was the oldest. The surgeon said, “Eve was made from Adam’s rib, and that, of course, was a surgical procedure. Obviously, surgery is the oldest profession.” The engineer countered with, “Yes, but before that, order was created […]
Convincing Proof of Hell
By Dr. Mark H. Creech One story has it that a young woman returned home early from a date with a long look on her face. Her mother than asked her what was bothering her. The girl said, “My boyfriend just proposed marriage.” Her mother replied, “What’s so bad about that?” The girl answered, “He […]
‘Hoya! Hoya! Hoya!’
By Dr. Mark H. Creech It is said during election time, a certain politician decided to visit the local reservation to gather support from the Native Americans. They were all assembled in the Council Hall to hear his speech. The politician had worked up to his finale, and the crowd was getting more and more […]