‘I’ll Tell You About It This One Time:’ A Memorial Day Reflection
As a teenager, I learned that my step-grandfather had fought in World War II. Shrapnel had fused his spine, leaving him unable to turn his head to the right or left. One day, I asked him about his combat experience. He looked at me solemnly and said, …
Theology of a Broken Shoulder: Admonishment and Advice for Church Leaders
In ministry, wounds can run deeper than the physical. Recently, I endured a painful injury, a broken shoulder, that not only required replacement surgery but also left me rather contemplative. As I reflected on that experience and its relation to a couple of other significant trials within a short span of eight months,
Pray: Return America’s Watchlist After Crossover
Wednesday of this week marked the end of “crossover” in the North Carolina General Assembly. “Crossover” is a critical legislative deadline by which bills must pass out of one chamber – either the House or the Senate – to remain eligible for consideration during the rest of the legislative biennium (a two-year session).
After a Decade of Advocacy, Return America’s School Safety Push Gaining Ground
Your Voice is Needed: Call Your State Senator Return AmericaMay 2, 2025 RALEIGH—Two bills advancing in the North Carolina General Assembly would give private schools the option to allow trained employees, volunteers, and even visitors with concealed handgun permits to...
Evil Brings a Gun. Why Can’t the Good
Evil walked through the front door of The Covenant School in Nashville, Tenn.
Not metaphorical evil. Not theoretical evil. But real, malevolent, deliberate evil — armed and armored, stalking the halls of a Christian school with calculated fury. The shooter shattered glass, fired round after round, and turned innocent lives into casualties. Three precious 9-year-olds. Three staff members. All murdered in the span of minutes.
From My Heart: Unanswered Questions, Unwavering Faith
In recent years, my life has been marked by a series of trials that have left me questioning, “What is going on?” These challenges have come one after another in a way that sometimes feels overwhelming. In 2021, I came dangerously close to death during a severe battle with COVID-19. A few years later, in 2024, the Christian Action League, a ministry I spent 25 years sacrificially serving, was dissolved – an event that profoundly impacted my heart and ministry. And if that wasn’t enough, my marriage, a relationship I deeply cherished, is now in the throes of separation and is not likely to survive, leaving me to navigate the painful loss of a 45-year bond that I expected would last a lifetime.
North Carolina House Passes Bill to Display ‘In God We Trust’ in Legislative Chambers
The North Carolina House of Representatives has approved HB 16, a bill requiring the display of the national motto, “In God We Trust,” in both the House and Senate chambers. The legislation, which has cleared the Judiciary, State and Local Government, and Rules committees, now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Pray NC Unites Believers in Statewide Prayer Gathering at North Carolina Legislature
Pray NC, a grassroots movement dedicated to spiritual
awakening through collective prayer, held a powerful gathering at the North
Carolina State Legislature on March 25, bringing together lawmakers, pastors, and
believers from across the state.
What’s Happening at the NCGA: The Good, The Bad, and The Dangerous!
As the legislative Long Session continues, several key measures are under consideration that will shape our state’s values, religious freedoms, and moral foundation. From reaffirming our national motto in the General Assembly to protecting churches from undue financial burdens and ensuring private schools can safeguard their students, these bills address matters of great significance.
Moral Challenges in the New Legislative Era: A Report for Return America Supporters
Return America | By Dr. Mark Creech, Legislative Liaison | February 18, 2025 INTRODUCTION. The political and spiritual stakes are high as the North Carolina Legislature convenes for its opening days. For conservative evangelicals, this session will present challenges...