When Suffering Comes: How the Christian Should Respond

This is the fourth and final installment in a series examining suffering, earthly restoration, and the hope God has actually promised His people. by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org The previous articles in this series argued that God has not promised every believer...

The Candy, the Gas-Station Drug, and a Bill North Carolina Cannot Ignore

By Dr. Mark CreechDirector of Government RelationsReturn America Jyquante Spruill was only 14 years old when his family received the call every parent and grandparent dreads. According to WRAL, Jyquante had passed out during gym class at Hope Middle School in Pitt...

The Old Temperance Pledge Christians Need to Read Again

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org Recently, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across a video of a prominent pastor with a national following. Displayed on the platform beside him were various alcoholic beverages—beer, wine, and liquor. His message 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.
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…

Recovering a Forgotten Key to National Renewal

Recovering a Forgotten Key to National Renewal

By Rev. Mark CreechRevmarkcreech.org One of the most foundational, but increasingly forgotten principles in Scripture is God’s command to honor the Sabbath: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy…” (Exodus 20:8). While Christians recognize that Christ fulfilled...

Prayers Answered: HB 193 Crosses the Finish Line in Victory

Prayers Answered: HB 193 Crosses the Finish Line in Victory

Today, I am overjoyed to share nothing short of historic news. After twelve long years of persistent effort, unwavering prayer, and faithful advocacy, House Bill 193 – Firearm Law Revisions will now become law. Its effective date is …

Grace for the Days I Don’t Want to Pray

Grace for the Days I Don’t Want to Pray

For as long as I’ve been a Christian, and even as a minister of the Gospel, I have struggled with maintaining a consistent daily Quiet Time with God. I’m speaking of that set-apart time for reading the Bible, praying, and communing with the Lord. Although it has provided the richest blessings of my spiritual life, I still often resist it. Not always because I’m too busy, sometimes it’s because, quite frankly, I don’t want to. It’s something that has troubled me through the years.