Truth for our times: Glory to come, Lumbee reject casino, Usha Vance Frugal Fashion | Eastern NC Now

The Shape of the Soul and the Glory to Come
This is the third installment in a series examining suffering, earthly restoration, and the hope God has actually promised His people.
by Rev. Mark Creech
RevMarkCreech.org

In the previous article, I argued that who we are becoming in this life matters for eternity. That statement needs qualification. No believer will enter heaven still stained by bitterness, pride, resentment, unbelief, or worldliness. At death, those in Christ will be made perfect in holiness, and at the resurrection, even their bodies will be raised in glory. Glorification will remove every remaining trace of sin.

But this final perfection will not render our earthly formation meaningless. It will end our fallen, sinful condition forever, yet the humility, faith, endurance, love, obedience, and holiness God works in His people will remain, be completed and purified, and be carried into eternity.

Lumbee Voters Rejected a Casino — and They Were Right
by Dr. Mark Creech
Director of Government Relations
Return America

The Lumbee people have spoken, and they have done so with remarkable clarity.

In a historic tribal vote, Lumbee voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have allowed casino gambling and a major gaming development in Robeson County. The vote was not close. Reports indicate the amendment failed by a wide margin, with “no” votes prevailing in every precinct.

Usha Vance and the Wisdom of Frugal Fashion
By Annie Holmquist, Guest Columnist
RevMarkCreech.org

What famous people wear is always the talk of the town, a fact Second Lady Usha Vance is likely beginning to learn. As she recently noted on X, the New York Times published an entire article on the political significance of the coral-colored dress she wore while filming a Father’s Day reading session with her husband Vice President JD Vance.

But Usha Vance went a step further, showing her savvy shopping skills by also dropping a photo of her receipt for the outfit on X. Not only was the dress from the average, middle-America store Old Navy, a place where those on a budget can easily shop, but it was also on sale, reduced to $12.49 from an original price of $50.

Rev. Mark Creech is a longtime pastor and former executive director of the Christian Action League of North Carolina. He now writes and speaks on issues of faith and culture and serves as Director of Government Relations for Return America.