The Promise, the Reality, and the Lie

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.orgIt was around this time of year, twenty-one years ago, that North Carolina came within a single vote of rejecting a state-operated lottery. I thought about that recently and remember it quite well. On August 30, 2005, I left my home...

The Socialist Threat Is No Longer on the Fringe

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org Democratic socialism is having a moment in American politics. That does not mean America is about to become a socialist nation or that the Democratic Party as a whole has embraced socialism. However, developments over the past year...

You Have Been Warned

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org It is said that what stirred William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, to become such a fiery evangelist was the challenging indictment of a lecturer known for attacking the Christian faith. The lecturer said: “If I believed...
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.
Are Election Safeguards Really “Anti-Voter”?

Are Election Safeguards Really “Anti-Voter”?

by Dr. Mark CreechDirector of Government RelationsReturn America On August 17, Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 958 - Election Law Changes, a wide-ranging measure approved by the General Assembly to tighten several of North Carolina’s election procedures. The bill...

You Cannot Put the Wind in a Bag

You Cannot Put the Wind in a Bag

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.orgIn Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus received an extraordinary gift.Aeolus, keeper of the winds, confined the dangerous winds in a leather bag and gave it to Odysseus, while allowing a favorable wind to carry his ship toward home. For days,...

Abortion and the Day They Will Say, ‘Blessed are the Barren’

Abortion and the Day They Will Say, ‘Blessed are the Barren’

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org A haunting moment on the road to Calvary is easy to overlook. As Jesus made His way toward crucifixion, a great multitude followed Him. Among them were women who mourned and lamented what was happening to Him. Jesus turned and...

Second Coming Signs: Look at the Larger Picture

Second Coming Signs: Look at the Larger Picture

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org There has been a kind of “last-days madness” in some Christian circles regarding the interpretation of Bible prophecy. Gary DeMar used that phrase as the title of one of his books. I do not agree with all of DeMar’s eschatological...

The Anvil of God’s Word

The Anvil of God’s Word

Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org There are many arguments that can be made in defense of the Bible. We could speak of its remarkable unity—many authors, many books, written over many centuries yet presenting one great message. We could speak of its historical...

When Delay Becomes a Decision on Intoxicating Hemp

When Delay Becomes a Decision on Intoxicating Hemp

by Dr. Mark CreechDirector of Government RelationsReturn America On Tuesday, the North Carolina House left House Bill 328, Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumables, in the Rules Committee and off the calendar. The Senate adopted the conference report 37-6 on July 2, but the...

Bloodless Martyrdom: When the State Seeks to Destroy a Ministry

Bloodless Martyrdom: When the State Seeks to Destroy a Ministry

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org “Thou shalt not kill” forbids the deliberate and unjust taking of innocent human life. Yet Christ teaches that the evil addressed by this commandment begins before blood is shed. Anger, contempt, hatred, and the desire to remove...

When Suffering Comes: How the Christian Should Respond

When Suffering Comes: How the Christian Should Respond

This is the fourth and final installment in a series examining suffering, earthly restoration, and the hope God has actually promised His people. by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org The previous articles in this series argued that God has not promised every believer...