By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League January 29, 2021 Recently I came across a fascinating story about Norma Jean Mortenson, as told by Father John Powell, a Jesuit priest, and author. “Norma Jean Mortenson. Remember that name? Norma Jean’s mother, Mrs. Gladys Baker, was periodically committed to a mental institution, and Norma Jean spent […]
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‘Churches Should Suspend Services During Pandemic.’ I Respectfully Dissent!
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League December 4, 2020 For the last few months, I’ve been on the telephone with hundreds of pastors, asking them how their churches are navigating the Coronavirus Crisis. The stories of low attendance are disturbing, despite churches employing health protocols to keep people as safe as possible. Many are […]
Mental Health Data during COVID 19 Alarming, But There Can Be Peace
By Rev. Mark CreechChristian Action LeagueAugust 27, 2020 According to recent data, the coronavirus crisis is taking a tremendous toll on people’s mental health. That’s certainly to be expected in an environment of draconian lockdown orders, failing businesses, high unemployment rates, drops in the stock market, people having to play additional roles with which they […]
What’s Driving America’s Suicide Problem?
By Annie Holmquist Guest Columnist Christian Action League January 3, 2020 “Why Is America So Depressed?” was one of the first headlines I saw as I jumped back into work after the holidays. “Well, there’s a cheery way to start the New Year,” I thought to myself as I read through the New York Times […]