Rev. Mark H. Creech

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  Jul 12, 2018

  NC State Senator Gives Extraordinary Farewell Speech

  The day before the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned last month, lawmakers who had either decided not to run again or had failed to win re-election were formally saying goodbye to their colleagues on their respective chamber's floor. Among the many speeches given, one stood out and proved extraoridnary.

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  Jul 3, 2018

  A Deficit in Honesty Equals a Deficit in Peace

  Proverbs 11:3 tells us how critical integrity is. It says, "The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them." Lying seems to be the modus operandi of our politics. Some would argue it's always been that way, but it seems worse than ever nowadays.

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  Jun 25, 2018

  What Would You Say to Someone on the Ledge?

  Suicide has certainly been in the headlines lately. First was the death of American fashion designer and businesswoman, Kate Spade. Quickly on the heels of her death came that of Anthony Bourdain, the celebrity chef, author and travel documentarian, who took his own life.

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  Jun 17, 2018

  The Heart of God, the Father

  Jesus showed us that God is personal, like a wise, loving, tender, and watchful father. Jesus always used this form of address when praying.

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  Jun 12, 2018

  'Reclaiming Jesus,' Deceitful and Disparaging of Patriotism

  After carefully reading the Reclaiming Jesus statement, I am struck with how seemingly sweet it sounds, but it's only saccharine sweet. It's appealing to the undiscerning, but it's really just a white-washed tomb full of dead men's bones. It's merely socialism with a religious veneer.

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  Jun 5, 2018

  The Child Playing in the High Window

  These are dark days we are living in and are seemingly getting darker by the minute. Lives are at great risk. This is no time for Christians to be silent in word or good deeds. People desperately need to know Christ.

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  May 28, 2018

  Reflections on Memorial Day: The Chasm in the Middle of the Forum

  Through the decades, more than 650,000 American airmen, soldiers, and sailors have given in battle what Abraham Lincoln referred to as that "last full measure of devotion." Memorial Day isn't about barbeques, picnics, parades, political speeches or a day off from work.

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  May 13, 2018

  A Mother\'s Apron String

  Pastor and radio Bible teacher, Chuck Swindoll, once shared a story about a good friend who was raised by a godly pastor's wife.

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  May 8, 2018

  Karl Marx, the Devil, and a Socialist America

  Socialistic and Communistic principles are the doctrines of devils masquerading as hope and help for the proletariat – the marginalized or working class people. It is an evil system to be feared, deeply rooted in deception, promising a "people's government," but delivering despotism.

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  May 1, 2018

  More States Toasting New Laws Allowing for Sunday Alcohol Sales

  More and more states are now toasting new laws that allow for alcohol sales on Sundays. Many would argue allowing alcohol sales on Sundays shouldn't do anything to hurt the ministry of churches. But the evidence demonstrates otherwise.