By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew There is a great old story about two ladies who were walking around a somewhat overcrowded cemetery and they came upon a tombstone on which was the inscription: Here lies John Smith, a politician and an honest man. “Good heavens,” said one lady to the other, “evidently they had […]
Rev. Mark Creech
Revelation Chapter 20: The Golden Era and a Final Test
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League January 27, 2024 Imagine a homeless person living on the streets, struggling daily to survive with no shelter, food, or support. One day, an incredibly generous and compassionate stranger notices his plight and decides to help him. This benefactor provides the homeless man with a marvelous house, groceries, […]
N.C. School Board Defies State Law, Approves LGBTQ Instruction for K-4 Grades
By Peyton Major Christian Action League January 26, 2024 A prominent North Carolina school board voted Jan. 18 not to comply with major components of a landmark new state law known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” and immediately faced pushback as well as warnings of potential legal action. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board voted […]
Over-the-Counter Birth Control: A Complex Issue in North Carolina
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League January 26, 2024 Within the next few months, North Carolina women and even young girls will be able to buy birth control pills without a prescription at local stores. At least that’s the expectation of Perrigo, the company that makes Opill, a progestin-only daily contraceptive approved by the FDA […]
The Rising Concern Over ‘Gas Station Heroin’: Warn Your Children
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League January 26, 2024 If it’s not already on your radar, add tianeptine — also known as “gas station heroin” — to your list of things to avoid, and importantly, things to warn your kids about. Sold as a powder, pill or liquid, often under the names “Neptune’s Fix,” “ZaZa […]
Facing Your Giants
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “You have heard the old adage, ‘A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.’ When Goliath assailed God’s people, the Israelite army trembled and said, ‘He’s too big!’ But with faith in the Lord and a spirit of optimism, young David […]
Revelation Chapter 20: Resurrected and Ruling with Christ
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League January 19, 2024 Although now long out of print, “The Sunday School Times” once published an interesting story about a Christian woman who was talking with a Christian man about their future in Christ. She said to him with excitement, “I have taken a single ticket to Glory, […]
Five Things Churches Can Do to Support Life During Sanctity of Human Life Emphasis
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League January 19, 2024 It’s been 40 years since President Ronald Reagan issued a presidential proclamation designating the third Sunday of January (Jan. 21 this year) as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Organizations across the United States use the day to shine a light on abortion and other atrocities. […]
Medical Marijuana or Medical Misnomer? Understanding the Heart and Brain Risks
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League January 16, 2024 You can smoke pot and call it medicine, but your heart and brain will know otherwise. That’s the upshot of new research showing the risks associated with so-called “medical marijuana,” research that the Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League, says should serve […]
The Rise of ‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ Americans Should Spark Change in the Church, Leaders Say
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League January 19, 2024 New data showing that between one-fourth and one-third of Americans identify as “spiritual but not religious” should lead churches to examine their own practices and then reach out to the surrounding community, say two faith leaders. A Pew Research Center survey from December found that 22 […]