Theological Column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Halloween used to be fun; spooky, mysterious…even exciting and joyful. Now it’s terrifying and demonic. How can Christians continue to celebrate it? A: I’ve been asking this question for two decades. Let me tell you a story: My father was a commercial artist in Cincinnati, Ohio …
Category Archives: Theological Column
Someone called out my name while I was sleeping, and it wasn’t my husband. Who was it?
Theological Column by Adrienne Greene Thank you for asking a question that many people have wondered about. Most of us have had that strange experience as well: we hear our name spoken out loud, but cannot pinpoint the source or owner of the voice. It may be a bit frightening, especially when it happens at …
Grandma’s in love and in a pickle
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, My grandma is shacking up with her boyfriend! She says marriage would revoke her inheritance from my grandfather. How do I respond to this? A: You wouldn’t believe how often this subject is coming up in conversations now. Through medical science and an easier life, generations are …
Which God is the right God?
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I don’t believe there’s only one God. The Bible even says there are many Lords and Gods. A: Yes, the religious journey may be confusing! In India alone, their god-scape includes millions of religious entities to worship. In contrast, the Christian religion and Bible poses a …
Counter Culture and Pastor Adrienne’s last column
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, How is cancel-culture affecting your ministry? A: Thank you for thinking of me. And your question is just in time: after three-hundred and fifteen articles, every week, appearing in over one thousand newspapers and numerous e-news sites around the world (for six straight years), it is …
Continue reading “Counter Culture and Pastor Adrienne’s last column”
Ask Adrienne Greene: Jews are special people
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I’ve heard that Jews are special and we’re supposed to pray for Israel. Why do we have to put them in a special category? A: First off, if you’re in a Christian church, I’m hoping you’ve heard about one special Jew in particular—Jesus Christ, the Savior! …
Continue reading “Ask Adrienne Greene: Jews are special people”
There was a light in the corner of my room…
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Two weeks before my husband died, we both saw a bright light in the corner of our bedroom. It came again the following week and he died soon after. What was that? A: First, I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband. Please know that …
Continue reading “There was a light in the corner of my room…”
Why pray for what God already decided?
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Why does God make me pray for something he already wants to give me? A: I admire your knowledge of the promises of God. Your question reveals to me that you know a few important Bible verses: “ʻFor I know the plans that I have for you,’ …
First-time churchgoers want to know why we love it
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I’m thinking about attending church for the first time. What is your favorite thing about it? A: Most people, in any season of life, will tell you the best thing about Church is the fellowship. That’s a churchy-word for “social life.” And this brings up two …
Continue reading “First-time churchgoers want to know why we love it”
Dangers of seeking angels
Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I sometimes ask archangels like Raphael to guide me; he gives me knowledge and brings healing when I need it. Lately I’m having negative angelic encounters. What’s happening? A: A demonic presence has come through a spiritual door into your life, that’s what’s happening. While I’m sure …