By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League April 11, 2024 April is Alcohol Awareness Month. In recognition, the following article is part one of a two-part series addressing two popular arguments made in favor of social drinking. The late comedian, Milton Berle, humorously recounted a friend’s misinterpretation of the Bible, suggesting it condoned intoxication because […]
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Revelation Chapter 22: Yearning at Life’s Window, Awaiting the Savior’s Return
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League March 29, 2024 More than a half-century ago my mother had a career in country music. She did quite well, having recorded a country version of the song, “The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down.” She was extraordinarily talented and had an amazing stage presence that made her […]
Revelation Chapter 21: Renewal, Restoration, and a Solemn Warning
By Dr. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 16, 2024 Urban revitalization projects are not something new, but they certainly deserve credit for making all things new in various cities worldwide. Perhaps one of the most notable examples is the revitalization of the South Bronx in New York City during the late 20th century. The […]
Revelation Chapter 19: The Ominous Shadow of Armageddon
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League January 6, 2024 Read or hear the word, Armageddon, and most people are struck with a sense of fear, dread, and anxiety. This is primarily due to its association with the apocalyptic imagery in the Book of Revelation. Additionally, popular culture and movies have contributed to the intense […]
A White Christmas
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “A white Christmas is a reminder that purity and renewal are at the heart of the holiday season. Just as fresh-fallen snow blankets the world in white, symbolizing a clean slate, may this season inspire us to embrace the purity of heart and the renewal of spirit that Christ’s […]
Revelation Chapter 19: The Grandeur of Christ’s Return (Part 2)
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League December 15, 2023 Dr. Andrew Bonar recounts an episode from the 16th century when Protestantism seemed to be faltering. It was during these troubled times that John Knox received an invitation from some faithful defenders of the truth in Scotland, and quickly departed from Geneva to answer the […]
Christmas in the Middle East and USA: Finding Its True Meaning
By Guest Columnist, Adam Dooley Christian Action League December 12, 2023 Imagine with me you’re in a new city on business for a few days in the middle of December. Desiring to look around, you move toward the exit of your hotel, noticing a stack of boxes in the shape of a Christmas tree to […]
Christmas Reflections: The Unimaginable World Without Jesus
Guest Columnist, Adam Dooley Christian Action League December 7, 2023 Have you ever wondered what the world would be like had you never been born? Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, grapples with this question through the eyes of a fictional man named George Bailey. When the building and loan banker finds […]
That Guest Speaker at Christmas Time
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Christmas is not just about the presents and decorations; it’s about the birth of Jesus Christ. As we prepare for this holiday, let us remember the true meaning of Christmas and open our hearts to receive the gift of God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.” -Dr. Billy […]
Disciple Test
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “When I was pastoring, I used to complain about the leadership of one of the churches I served. Most of the deacons, the men in that fellowship, were astute and successful businessmen. But I charged they were men of figures and not faith. If an opportunity came our way, […]