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Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Why do I need to go back to church? These online services are meeting my spiritual needs. A: Your question is on the minds of many believers these days, clergy and laity alike. The Devil’s attack on the world through Covid-19 produced a sensible closure of most …
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Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, The Bible says God talked face to face with Moses. A few verses later it says we die if we see God’s face. Which is it? A: Great question! First, let’s get a couple of those scriptures out in front so we may review what the …
A theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, God said it is not good to be alone. Do this means I don’t have to marry but I can still be with someone? A: Your question is a good one. I relate to it because I’ve been single almost all of my adult life. There …
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A Theological Column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, During the apocalypse, God puts his stamp of approval on a few people. Why would God seal some people and not others? A: It’s far more than a stamp of approval, yet it is surely a mark. Yes, in Revelation 7:1-8, the Bible discusses a special …
By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I need something positive in my life so badly, I decided to put up my Christmas tree. Am I terrible person to pre-empt Thanksgiving? A: Not at all. Whatever it takes to bring a ray of sunshine into our gloomy world, let’s do it! Last year about this …
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By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I’ve been accused of something at my church that isn’t true. If I defend myself, I look guilty. What do I do? A: I’m sorry this has happened to you. Sadly, churches are no different in many ways, than being in a family or small business. Political maneuvering, …
A column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I did something I would never do: I took the Abortion Pill. Now I cannot live with the guilt and fear that I will go to hell. Am I going to hell? A: I realize it took a lot of courage to contact me and I’m thankful …