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 […]
W. Phillip Keller
The Ostrich Church Consultant
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Because of the soft, insipid teaching so current in the church and Christian circles, many of God’s people will go to almost any length to find some easy accommodation with their families. They will not take a bold stand in loyalty to Christ. They are afraid of a confrontation […]
Revelation Chapter 13: The Rise of the False Prophet
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League June 2, 2023 Ethel Merman and Ray Middleton first performed the song “Anything You Can Do” in the Broadway production of “Annie Get Your Gun” in May of 1946. The lyrics say: “Anything you can do, I can do better.I can do anything better than you.Anything you can […]
Revelation Chapter 11: The Two Witnesses, Faithful Ministry Protected by God
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League March 31, 2023 Perhaps one of the most treasured books in my library was written by W. Phillip Keller, titled, Predators in Our Pulpits. In one chapter, Keller talks about the necessity of preaching repentance. He writes: “When John the Baptist, the greatest man born of a woman, […]
The Poultry Pulpit
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “The minister’s role is not to make people feel comfortable in the padded pews. He is not there to pander to the petty preferences of the parishioners. He is there to proclaim the whole counsel of God. He is there to declare eternal truth. He is there to call […]
CNN’s Don Lemon Said ‘Jesus Wasn’t Perfect.’ Really?
By Rev. Mark CreechChristian Action LeagueAugust 21, 2020 CNN’s Don Lemon may have been raised a Baptist and attended a Catholic School, but after the statement he made nearly two weeks ago, one can only wonder if he learned anything about the Christian religion at all. During a recent episode of CNN Tonight, Lemon was […]
Courageous Preachers Serve as the Nation’s Conscience
By Rev. Mark H. Creech Christian Action League February 21, 2020 More than thirty years ago, Christian author, W. Phillip Keller, in his book, Predators in our Pulpits, wrote an indictment of most preachers today. He declared: “Pastors, ministers, evangelists, and teachers are so eager to be liked by their congregation, so keen to be […]