When History Cools the Anger: Will Trump Be Judged Differently Someday?

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.orgHistory sometimes views a president differently than the people who lived through his presidency. Abraham Lincoln certainly knew what it meant to be despised. During the 1864 campaign, he was called a despot, liar, buffoon, usurper,...

Did You Know Voters Will Decide on Three Changes to NC’s Constitution This Election?

by Dr. Mark CreechDirector of Government RelationsReturn America When North Carolinians vote this November, most people will naturally focus on the candidates. They will vote for members of Congress, state lawmakers, judges, county officials, school board members, and...

What J.D. Greear Gets Right, and What His Christian Nationalism Argument Misses

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org J.D. Greear recently wrote an article for The Gospel Coalition titled “Why I’m Not a Christian Nationalist.” I think Christians will agree with many points in the article. The government should not decide who is a genuine...
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.
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...

The Old Temperance Pledge Christians Need to Read Again

The Old Temperance Pledge Christians Need to Read Again

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org Recently, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across a video of a prominent pastor with a national following. Displayed on the platform beside him were various alcoholic beverages—beer, wine, and liquor. His message was...

The Real Jesus in an Age of Reinvention

The Real Jesus in an Age of Reinvention

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org Sandy Bottom Baptist Church is a small congregation on the outskirts of Kinston, North Carolina, in Lenoir County. The quaint, white-framed building where they worship is beautiful and picturesque. More importantly, the people who...