American Girl’s Quest to Squelch the History That Birthed It

by Rev. Mark Creech | Feb 20, 2026 | Women

By Annie Holmquist Guest Columnist RevMarkCreech.org Want to make a millennial woman feel old? Tell her that American Girl is turning 40. Alas, such anniversaries, while sparking fun memories, can also bring great disappointment. Such was the case when American Girl’s...

Return America Hosts ‘Get to Know the Candidates’ Forum in Thomasville, Blending Faith, Leadership, and Civic Responsibility

by Rev. Mark Creech | Feb 12, 2026 | Candidates, Elections

Blending Faith, Leadership, and Civic Responsibility Return America RevMarkCreech.org THOMASVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 7, 2026) — Return America hosted a “Get to Know the Candidates” forum Saturday at Finch Auditorium in Thomasville, drawing pastors, elected officials,...

Outlawing Slavery, Licensing Bondage

by Rev. Mark Creech | Feb 12, 2026 | Alcohol, Gambling, Marijuana, Tobacco

How Vice Profits from the Erosion of Freedom By Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org America rightly congratulates itself on having abolished slavery. With the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865, the nation declared that neither slavery nor involuntary...

Even the New York Times Now Admits It: America Has a Marijuana Problem

by Rev. Mark Creech | Feb 12, 2026 | Marijuana

by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org When The New York Times admits it was wrong, the nation should pay attention. For years, the Times served as one of the loudest institutional cheerleaders for marijuana legalization. In 2014, its editorial board declared federal...

Rev. Barber’s March and the Redefinition of Christian Morality

by Rev. Mark Creech | Feb 6, 2026 | Christian America, Gospel

By Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America In February, a highly publicized march will begin in Wilson, North Carolina, and head toward Raleigh, culminating in rallies and demonstrations timed to coincide with the start of early voting. Led by...