By Peyton Majors Christian Action League October 6, 2023 A new study on marijuana use out of Canada could impact the debate over its legalization in the United States. The study, published in the medical journal Addiction, found that marijuana users who have a so-called cannabis use disorder have a 60 percent increased risk of […]
Rev. Mark Creech
Moses Parts the Bath Water?
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew As the congregation was filing out of the sanctuary after the sermon, a man was confronted by the pastor. The pastor said to him, “Friend, you need to join the army of the Lord!” The man replied, “I’m already in the army of the Lord, pastor.” The pastor asked, […]
Revelation Chapter 17: Babylon Revealed – A Warning for Today
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League September 29, 2023 There’s a small diner downtown where I live. They make the best hot dogs. I bellied up to the bar in front of the grill, waiting for my order while the short-order cook slaved away. A gentile elderly lady arrived and sat on the stool […]
Elon’s Thirst for Social Districts: Economic Gains vs. Long-Term Costs
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League September 29, 2023 Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile! That seems to be the theme for alcohol proponents in the town of Elon. Having launched a social district in April, the town expanded it in August to include land owned by a church and more recently […]
Cracker Barrel’s Loss of Customers: A Consequence of Value Shifts?
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 29, 2023 The country-styled restaurant Cracker Barrel has lost customers for two consecutive quarters, and a leader within the pro-family movement says the company’s abandonment of conservative values is partially to blame. Cracker Barrel president and CEO Sandy Cochran said this month that foot traffic in its stores […]
Seven Lessons on How Christ Satisfies by Providing for Our Every Need
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League September 29, 2023 CAL Staff Note: One of the joys of Christian service for Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League, is each opportunity he gets to teach Sunday School at his home church, Mt. Nelson Baptist Church in Eureka, N.C. “I am away from […]
Stay in the Light
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Staying in the light of God is not just a religious duty; it’s a source of guidance, strength, and spiritual growth. In the light of God, we find truth, purpose, and the path to righteousness. It’s where we discover God’s love, grace, and forgiveness, and it’s through our faith […]
Revelation Chapter 16: A World Shaken and Pummeled to the Ground
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League September 22, 2023 Within the sacred pages of Revelation chapter 16, the reader encounters a compelling portrayal of God’s incomparable power, the gravity of human defiance, the somber consequences of rebellion, and God’s unswerving commitment to truth and holiness. As seven angels pour out seven bowls, the narrative […]
Social Conservatives Score a Major Victory as North Carolina Halts Casino Expansion
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 22, 2023 Churches and social conservative groups won a major political victory in North Carolina this week when Republican state leaders said they would not vote on casino expansion this year, either in the budget or in a stand-alone bill. Opponents of casinos, though, said the fight against […]
Leftist Group Targets Christian Bookstore at Fort Liberty, N.C., and Wants it Removed
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 22, 2023 A Christian bookstore located within a military base in North Carolina has become the target of a left-leaning group that wants it booted due to the so-called “separation of church and state.” The bookstore, Faith2Soar, is located in an exchange mini-mall on Fort Liberty (formerly Fort […]