By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League October 27, 2023 Recently I came across a compelling illustration of the kingdom of God, shared by John Hess-Yoder. Hess-Yoder had served as a missionary in Laos. Providing some history of where he served, Hess-Yoder said that before the colonists drew national boundaries, the kings of Laos and […]
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Revelation Chapter 18: Babylon and the Consequences of Moral Decay
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League October 20, 2023 It was July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when representatives of thirteen American colonies gathered to declare their independence from British rule. The famous opening statement of the Declaration of Independence announced the big picture. It read: “When in the Course of human events, it […]
Revelation Chapter 17: Imitation, Deception, and the Ultimate Triumph
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League October 13, 2023 Han Van Meegeren, a Dutch artist and art forger, is said to have duped buyers out of as much as $30 million. He gained notoriety for his forgeries during and after World War II. When the war ended, Van Meegeren was arrested for selling cultural […]
Revelation Chapter 17: The Seductive Harlot, False Religion, and the Worldly Stage
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League October 6, 2023 Imagine that you are seated in a grand theatre where the stage is set for an epoch drama. The actors are preparing to take their places. You watch as the spectacle unfolds with two pivotal characters: one representing the imperishable truth of unadulterated Christianity, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Revelation Chapter 16: When the Great River Runs Dry
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League September 15, 2023 Rivers, great moving bodies of water, serve us in so many ways. They supply humanity and wildlife with water necessary for drinking, and habitat, without which neither could survive. They help us with transportation and a source of energy. Rivers provide us with fish of […]
Revelation Chapter 16: The Antichrist’s Throne, Darkness and the Inevitable Downfall
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League September 8, 2023 Author, political activist, and lecturer, Helen Keller once said, “I have often been asked, ‘Do you believe in the supernatural?’ I have said firmly that I do not. But I do believe in atmospheres. An inexplicable chill envelopes me when darkness falls.” Coming from someone […]
Revelation Chapter 16: When It Becomes Hotter on Earth Than Ever Before
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League August 26, 2023 It’s certainly been hot lately – so hot even air conditioners are feeling intimidated. According to data provided by the National Centers for Environmental Prediction, July 3rd of this year marked the highest world temperature on record. The world’s average temperature runs between 53.6 degrees […]
Revelation Chapter 16: Death and Judgment Upon the Waters
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League August 18, 2023 Sarah was a hardworking college student who received an email from her professor informing her that her final project was due on Friday. The message read, “Be sure to bring you’re A-game; failure is not an option!” However, Sarah took the professor’s statement figuratively. She […]