Rev. Mark H. Creech

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  Jan 24, 2021

  A prayer for the president, vice president of the United States and their administration

  Sovereign Lord, we earnestly pray for our new President, Joseph R. Biden Jr., and Vice President, Kamala Harris, and their administration. Your Providence removes rulers and sets up rulers,

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  Jan 12, 2021

  Civil War era preacher admonishes Christians to work for peace

  How should Christians seek the good of their country in this current environment of unrest? The question is reflective of a sermon preached on November 1, 1860, only a few months before the Civil War would begin.

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  Jan 5, 2021

  The way grace and forgiveness can provide a new start

  "And what I have concluded about life, when all is said and done, we must forgive each other, and redeem each other, and move on.”

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  Dec 23, 2020

  To Virginia governor: No gov't should diminish what God's economy freely affords

  The church sanctuary's purpose is to provide a place where the atmosphere is conducive for inspiring one to worship, not always an easy task for earth-bound, fleshly entities, as ourselves.

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  Dec 8, 2020

  'Churches should suspend services during pandemic.' I respectfully dissent

  Years ago, I heard an old faithful preacher advising a woman who said she could go to church just as well by radio and television as she could by attending church services. He wisely responded, "Lady, going to church via television is about like kissing your boyfriend over the telephone. It just ain't the same."

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  Oct 17, 2020

  Sexual impurity should still matter in politics

  Nevertheless, this does not mean sexual immorality is a non-issue. It may not be the only one by which the electorate decides on a candidate for public office, but sexual impurity matters!

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  Oct 5, 2020

  Embarrassed by Trump’s debate performance? Don’t be!

  Although the President’s performance made me feel uncomfortable at times, I’m convinced, like many others, it’s because I’m not used to it in an age of pacifistic Christianity.

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  Sep 22, 2020

  Has the nation gone crazy?

  Do you ever think America has gone crazy – that too many now have bats in their belfry – that much of our leadership has lost its way with no true north to guide them?

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  Sep 8, 2020

  The false hope of socialism: Why it can never succeed

  Since he was elected Mayor of New York in 2014, Bill DeBlasio has kept hope alive for socialists. In a recent radio interview, DeBlasio, a socialist himself, made an earnest appeal to his audience.

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  Aug 10, 2020

  Burning Bibles in Portland: What if the Holy Book didn't exist?

  Over and again, throughout the centuries, there have been efforts to get rid of the Bible.