Why I Voted Republican—and Why Civility Still Matters

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.orgSaturday (October 24, 2026), I voted early in North Carolina's midterm elections. I was alone, but before I even reached the polling place, I had an unexpected and memorable encounter. As I walked toward the entrance, I met a United...

Who Encourages the Encourager?

Part Two of a Two-Part Series for Pastor Appreciation Monthby Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.org October is Pastor Appreciation Month, a time when churches express gratitude for those who faithfully preach God's Word and shepherd His people. In my previous article, I...

Living for a World That Is Not Yet, But Ought to Be

by Rev. Mark CreechRevMarkCreech.orgIn the Lord's Prayer, Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). What a magnificent petition! When we pray this prayer, we pray for a world where...
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.
Now is the Time to Stand Courageously for Truth

Now is the Time to Stand Courageously for Truth

by Mitch ProsserGuest ColumnistNorth Carolina Family Policy Council This past Wednesday, along with millions across the country, you and I watched the flurry of social media posts and network news surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. At just 31 years old,...

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…