Lawmakers Return to Raleigh: A Week of Signals and Substance

by Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America The North Carolina General Assembly returned to Raleigh last week to resume the people’s business. From the outset, it was clear that this session would be marked by urgency and uncertainty. With the...

When Loyalty and Conviction Collide

by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org The contrasting responses of Riley Gaines and Franklin Graham to a recent controversy involving former President Donald Trump offer more than a passing moment of disagreement. They provide a revealing window into a deeper struggle...

The Real Divide in American Politics Isn’t What You Might Think

The choice that will determine far more than any election. by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org Have you ever heard someone ask, “How did we become so polarized in this country?” or “Why can’t Congress work together anymore?” Maybe you’ve wondered the same. There was...
RevMarkCreech.org: A Trusted Voice
For over 45 years of ministry and more than 25 years in the public arena, Rev. Mark Creech has been a man of faith, truth, and courage. He writes eloquently from a strong, trusted Christian worldview on our time’s pressing moral and legislative issues. His editorials, articles, and news updates have been read nationwide by those seeking biblical clarity in an increasingly complex world. Here, faith is not silent, truth is not negotiable, and courage still matters.
Bleeding Under the Blade of Lawlessness

Bleeding Under the Blade of Lawlessness

by Rev. Mark CreechReturn America The recent murder of a young Ukrainian woman on a commuter train in Charlotte is more than another tragic headline. It is a grim reminder that evil is not a theory but a terrible reality prowling our cities. When evil takes on flesh...

Charlie Kirk: A Martyr for Faith and Freedom

Charlie Kirk: A Martyr for Faith and Freedom

By Rev. Mark CreechReturn AmericaThe assassination of Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves through the nation, especially among conservative Christians. For many of us, his death is more than a political tragedy; it is the silencing of a voice that spoke boldly for Christ...

Climate Fears Are Robbing Our Youth of Hope

Climate Fears Are Robbing Our Youth of Hope

By Rev. Mark Creechrevmarkcreech.org According to E. Calvin Beisner, president and founder of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation, a sobering number of young Americans are allowing fears of climate change to shape their lives in dramatic ways....

Obergefell Could Fall: What This Would Mean for Marriage in North Carolina

Obergefell Could Fall: What This Would Mean for Marriage in North Carolina

When Kentucky clerk Kim Davis refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, she was mocked, jailed, and thrust into the national spotlight. Nearly a decade later, her case, Ermold v. Davis, is inching closer to the Supreme Court. The Court is…

North Carolina Should Not Follow the Marijuana Legalization Trend

North Carolina Should Not Follow the Marijuana Legalization Trend

Governor Josh Stein has made it clear he wants to legalize marijuana in North Carolina, not just for medical use, but for recreational use as well. He’s created a 24-member “North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis” to pave the way, claiming it’s about

Historic Override of Eight Vetoes: What Were They About?

Historic Override of Eight Vetoes: What Were They About?

July 28, 2025, will go down as a historic and electrifying day in North Carolina’s legislative history. In a rare and record-setting session, the General Assembly overrode eight of Governor Josh Stein’s vetoes, more than ever in a single day. The energy…